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Full 2007 Goal Review: How Well Did I Meet My Goals?

by Flexo

On December 30, 2006 I officially announced my financial goals for 2007. Before I set new goals for 2008, I should take a look at my progress this year. Below, I’ll cite the goals I set a year ago and evaluate my progress. Income: Generate $40,000 in revenue outside of my day job. I think ... Continue reading this article…

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Small-Time Philanthropy: The Charitable Gift Fund

by Flexo

Last week, I mentioned I met my goal for charitable giving for 2007. The modest goal, which I set for myself at the end of last year, was to provide $1,000 in support of an organization meaningful to me. This year, I decided to separate myself further from the organization I normally support, which also ... Continue reading this article…

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Ignore the Inflation Rate

by Flexo

Forget what the government tells you about the inflation rate, known to economists as the CPI. The CPI may come into play when dealing with economical issues, but don’t expect your real expenses to increase at a rate nearly as low as the rate quoted by officials. First of all, the CPI doesn’t include food ... Continue reading this article…

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Christmas Kittens: Not A Bargain

by Sasha

In the course of my holiday shopping, I happened into my local pet shop for some supplies and a catnip-filled stocking or two. While there, I couldn’t help but wander towards the wall full of wriggling puppies, each more adorable than the last. As usual, there were a few display tanks full of kittens, generally ... Continue reading this article…

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Teaching Children Practical Money Lessons: Entrepreneurship

by Flexo

It’s important to impart a financial education to younger generations, just like the Rogersons who are teaching their children about investing. When you invest, you are relying on other companies before you can make any money. The companies in which you invest must perform well and brokerages must stand between those companies, their profits, and ... Continue reading this article…

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UPS Stealth Delivery

by Flexo

Last week, I ordered some new high definition audio/video cables and an HDMI powered switch to prepare for the Blu-Ray player I’ll be receiving as I spend Christmas with my girlfriend’s family. I placed the order with MonoPrice.com, and I expected the delivery yesterday. As I normally do, often without thinking, I directed the cables ... Continue reading this article…

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Teaching Children Practical Money Lessons: Investing

by Flexo

Last week, I wrote about a family that has a hard time saying no to the children when it comes to fulfilling the kids’ material desires. There were a number of suggestions in the article and the discussion on Consumerism Commentary with thoughts about how such a family could impart healthier financial values. A recent ... Continue reading this article…

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Compact Fluorescent to Become Mainstream

by Flexo

Congress will likely pass a bill this week that will have a positive effect on global warming. The bill requires requires light bulb manufacturers to create products that consume 25 percent to 30 percent less energy than the typical incandescent bulbs on the market today by 2012 to 2014. The goal doesn’t end there; by 2020, light ... Continue reading this article…

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