Recent Personal Finance Posts
Do We Need Earthquake Insurance?
This is a question I’ve struggled with over the years and have posted about in the past. I’ve gone back and forth on whether I should have earthquake insurance. A… Read more »
Illinois tax tidbit: watercraft use tax
I love getting in a boat. It's probably my upbringing in desert West Texas that makes me want to set out on any body of water any chance I get… Read more »
Money To-Do Calendar: March
The great personal finance book Grow Your Money!: 101 Easy Tips to Plan, Save, and Invest ends with a list of what financial steps we should take each month. They… Read more »
States Push for Consumer Protection Ahead of the Feds
Maryland legislators push for new legislation to cut down on dubious tax refund practices.... Read more »
Preparing for a Long Decline
On the conference call I had last night with Vicki Robin, one of the listeners (I believe his name was Crispin) brought up an interesting topic of conversation. In a… Read more »
Lunch Money Just Got Safer
Good news for nerds everywhere: your chances of getting a black eye or having your lunch money stolen are now lower.... Read more »
Money-Making Tips for Baseball Card Collectors
The boxes of baseball cards you so carefully collected are invaluable for the memories they evoke. But do they have any real value?... Read more »
Kids Route Flights at JFK, Dad May Be Fired
An air traffic controller brought his two kids to work and let them direct flights. Probably not the smartest idea...... Read more »
And the new W&M Chair is Sandy Levin
So much for insider info and the Congressional senority system. After "lively discussions" following the initial decision to have Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) serve as acting chairman of the Ways… Read more »
Home Values for Seniors on the Rise
Homes owned by seniors are seeing a rise in value, which is good for boomers and the housing market as a whole.... Read more »
