Monthly Archives: January 2009

Mint Shout Out

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

I have been asked to review www.mint.com which is an online money tracking utility. Oh yeah, and it is FREE to use.  This is a great thing but as always there are pros and cons. I have been signed up with Mint … Continue reading →

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The Chihuahua Credit Crisis Update

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

As I said a few weeks back I had fun making a short video and entering it in a contest with a friend of mine.  Well, I have an update. It has made the top 5 videos of the year … Continue reading →

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My Computer

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Just to let you know a little about me, I get very sentimental with “things.”  I do not mean this in a selfish/bad way.  I mean for whatever reason, I will grow a fondness for one or two particilar things … Continue reading →

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Financial Documents Updated (sort of)

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

I have been notified by many that my cash flow plan spreadsheet did not have the formulas inputed. However, I have now updated it with all formulas and formatted it to fit on to one printable sheet, which I perceive … Continue reading →

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Kakaras Family Tax Time

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

I have been asked how am I doing my taxes enough that I figured I ought to right a post on it. First thing is I make a list of all the items I am expecting to receive. What I … Continue reading →

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Self Can’t Help Self (Lessons from a Workout Edition)

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

I have been chewing on something since I heard it earlier this week.  ”Self can’t help self.  Self got you into the mess in the first place.”This is very true.  I know it with my brain but I don’t always … Continue reading →

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It’s Snowing (Lessons from the Snow)

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

In Columbia, SC (and I am sure in other parts of SC) it is snowing right now.  Isn’t that wonderful? Also this brings me to my first post titled (Lessons from the Snow). Columbia kinda shuts down (or tries to … Continue reading →

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Don’t be Trapped

Posted on January 19, 2009 by

Recently I have  been thinking a lot about the other side to money (spiritual and emotional implications).  Most people will agree with the concept “Money won’t buy you happiness.”    And when we see movies with people on their death bed … Continue reading →

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Pushing to the limit

Posted on January 15, 2009 by

Yes, I did work out this morning which is likely why I have titled this blog post appropriately. I wish I could say I really push myself to the limit when I work out but that is not the case. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Mortgage

Posted on January 14, 2009 by

As always I like to use this blog as a tool.  Today I am not going to give you genius financial wisdom, I am just going to give you my experience thus far in the mortgage arena. It has been … Continue reading →

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