Using Debt Responsibly – Loans
That’s as good as money. Those are IOUs.
Category: Budgeting
How to Use the Cost of Living Index
Admittedly, a boring subject. But bear with me – if you ever move or are thinking about a job in a new location this will come in handy.
The Dollar Standard Requires a Trade Deficit
You don’t have to like it, but reality is that the dollar only has value because of our trade deficit.
Using Debt Responsibly- Saving for Retirement
There’s too much at stake to be on autopilot.
Using Debt Responsibly – Cars
One car, two cars, red car, blue car, black car, blue car, old car, new car.
Using Debt Responsibly – Overview
It’s ok if you have a mortgage and a car loan. I promise.
All Debt Isn’t Bad
You can’t do without debt. Unless you’re rich you need debt to buy a home and car. And if you’re rich you need debt to invest in!
Strategic Budget Decisions
What if you happen to have a lot of money leftover each month, or find yourself with a large tax refund, or maybe a bonus you weren’t expecting?
The Standard of Living Isn’t Too Much
The simple fact is that the cost associated with your area’s standard of living incorporates things you have no control over: the value of your home, price of labor, cost of food, cost of utilities, etc.
How I Build a Budget – The Process (Part 1)
I go over the process of re-establishing your budget with humble living in mind.
The Way of Humble Living 