July, 2009

50 Actions You Can Take Right Now to Pay Off Debt

There are many differing opinions about whether you can assign a quality like “good” or “bad” to debt. In general, I tend to believe that if debt is providing access to a necessary asset, like an education, a car, or a house, debt is at the least understandable. With debt, there is always a risk, ...

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For Half Of Virginia Rest Areas, It’s No Go

The state joins Maine, Colorado and Vermont in closing down rest areas. Lawmakers say the roadside rest stops are less necessary than they once were. Many truckers and travelers disagree.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about For Half Of Virginia Rest Areas, It's No Go...

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How We Built An Internet TV Box for $30

I have constructed an Internet TV device that allows us free access to a wide range of TV shows and movies using an old computer and $30 worth of additional hardware. It was very easy to setup and a big improvement over our previous over-the-air offerings. As you know my wife and I canceled cable ...

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End-of-Life Planning Complex For Same-Sex Parents

As a follow-up to a recent Tell Me More conversation focused on ways parents can plan ahead for their children in the event of a tragedy, the program explores the unique sensitivities faced by same-sex couples. Money coach Alvin Hall and attorney Shauntese Curry Trye, a specialist in family law, spell out the complexities and ...

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Four Years of Personal Finance Blogging!

I just realized today's my 4-year blogoversary. It's hard to believe! I started this site on July 6, 2005 and wrote 46 posts that month, and if you count this one, 1,479 total posts to date!What a fun ride it's been. I never thought I could churn out this much writing... and I certainly never ...

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