Monthly Archives: January 2009

$7,500 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Posted on January 13, 2009 by

I got an e-mail about this and wanted to share some thoughts. This is very topical considering yesterday afternoon I just signed the papers to put a contract on my first house.  The Kakaras family is very excited but I … Continue reading →

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The Chihuhua Credit Crisis

Posted on January 8, 2009 by

I want everyone to think of me as a friend first, a financial influence second, and then probably a comedian, would be the third thing that I am.  If you didn’t pick up on it I was just joking…one of … Continue reading →

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Test Drive, Ca-Ching

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

A couple weeks back I posted a promotion where you can test drive a car and receive a free target gift card. I used to go after these things but lately I have not so I always appreciate when I … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an Early Workout

Posted on January 6, 2009 by

Today was my first day in the gym with a personal trainer.  It was different than any workout I have done on my own.  I wish I could say I did great but that isn’t the case.  However, I learned … Continue reading →

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New Year

Posted on January 5, 2009 by

I am not sure if I have ever been a big fan of new years resolutions.  I think people use them to put healthy changes in their life but I do not know of many cases where they have stuck … Continue reading →

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