The “I deserve it” Mentality
We all have some form of this conversation with ourselves. I ran two miles, I deserve a brownie.I worked hard this week, I deserve to watch tv and drink a…
Would you rent your extra bedroom to work 1-2 less days a month?
So here's the question I asked a new nurse. She lives in a two-bedroom apartment by herself. I asked if she would rent it to a traveling nurse for $500…
Take a Break
I'm reading the book WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink. This book describes how we all have a typical circadian pattern. We are either larks,…
Berkshire Meeting 2019
I should have paid more attention on what my vote meant. I've lived in Omaha my entire life and this is the first time I've gone to the Berkshire Hathaway…
Roth IRA
I may have an unusual outlook on how to divide money into different "buckets." I would like to dive into my explanation on why I feel comfortable putting my "the…
Does the gym improve your quality of life or worsen it?
When trying to decide what costs to cut back on, it's important to evaluate your values. Here are my thoughts on values. I have health as one of my foundational…
Values
I first learned about setting up values from The Minimalist podcast, episode 69. Here is a full list of ideas. It's an important barometer on how to progress through your…
0% Credit Card Transfer
I've had a lot of questions regarding transferring credit card debt to a 0% credit card. I found this video incredibly helpful. Bank Americard has a 0% transfer fee AND…
Love and Money
Single Back when I was single I would proudly declare that I only owed money on my sweet Corolla. I can go into more details about that money choice but…