Archive for June, 2007
« Previous EntriesMy Thoughts on “The Millionaire Inside: Debt-Free”
Saturday, June 30th, 2007Okay, here’s my report on tonight’s episode of The Millionaire Inside: Debt Free. I missed the first segment of the show because I was outside. Anyway, I turned the TV on to hear Larry Winget talking about how responsible people pay their bills and honor their contracts. I don’t know what that [...]
Tomorrow’s “Millionaire Inside” Should be Humorous
Friday, June 29th, 2007You probably already know that I’m not exactly a fan of CNBC’s “The Millionaire Inside.” So far the show has been a lot of fluff and not much substance. That said, it has also been humorous. Tomorrow night’s show on becoming debt-free shouldn’t be any different. Here’s the five “experts” who [...]
Question of the Day – Retirement Planning
Thursday, June 28th, 2007Here’s a question for everyone:
Is it a good idea to spend down principal during retirement?
I realize that most of my readers probably aren’t retired so this topic may seem a little silly to talk about. However, I ask this question because Jonathan Clements mentioned it in his column yesterday (the same column I talked [...]
Jonathan Clements: A Million No Longer Buys You a Luxe Retirement
Thursday, June 28th, 2007Check out today’s Jonathan Clements’ Getting Going column titled A Cool Million No Longer Buys You a Luxe Retirement. I think most of us already know this. However, it amazes me how many magazines write about becoming a millionaire. I guess it’s because the word “millionaire” still has a nice ring to [...]
What’s Better: A Share Buyback or a Dividend?
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007This morning Best Buy announced that it will buy back as much as $5.5 billion of its stock. Share buybacks are not uncommon but are they a good deal for shareholders? It depends. If the company is really intent on reducing the number of shares of stock outstanding, then it can be [...]
Good Article on Social Security
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007I’m busy today but I wanted to share this article that I found in the June issue of Financial Planning with you. It’s titled The Greatest Benefit and it is about how planners can help people understand and plan for Social Security benefits. It’s a very complex issue (much more complex than it [...]
Dave Ramsey’s Been on the Air for 15 Years!
Monday, June 25th, 2007Chris, a Dave Ramsey employee and blogger from PourOut blog, sent me an email this afternoon regarding an announcement. To celebrate his 15th anniversary of being on the air, Dave Ramsey is giving away an iPod every hour of every show this week. Click on the link to find out the details and [...]
I Need New Garage Doors
Monday, June 25th, 2007I knew this day was coming and now I think it has arrived.
My house was built in 1961 and I’m pretty sure I am still using the original garage doors, which means they are over 45 years old. The wood is rotting and they look really sad.
I have been shopping around for [...]
Yeah, Right…
Sunday, June 24th, 2007From Drudge Report:
I haven’t read the story yet but let’s just say I’m skeptical. If we have to have a Democrat for president, I would rather it be Obama (I think).
Friday’s Winner
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007The four day giveaway spree came to an end yesterday with Friday’s GIVEAWAY. I only had one copy of the Moving.kit to give away. The winner of yesterday’s GIVEAWAY is:
Commenter #17 – dreamy1
Congratulations to her!
There’s more giveaways to come, I promise! Thanks to everyone who participated.