How Does the Laziest Person in the World, Jeffery Lebowski aka “The Dude, Manages His Money?

December 29, 2010

”He was a lazy man, and the Dude was most certainly that. Quite possibly the laziest in Los Angeles County, which would place him high in the running for the laziest in the world.” – The Stranger from the movie The Big Lebowski Laziness has its benefits. Especially in finance. While watching the movie, The [...]

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Two Hidden Benefits of a Large Emergency Fund

December 27, 2010

It’s been an interesting December. . First, my car wouldn’t start. Turns out I needed a new fuel pump. Then, my Macbook had a fatal crash from the top of the refrigerator. (The Jimmy V speech was on at halftime of an Illinois basketball game and I wanted to listen while cooking.) To top things [...]

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My 2011 Goals

December 24, 2010

It’s Christmas Eve. No heavy reading today. Just wanted to let you know what I’m up to for 2011. (Actually, I’m just playing it cool. I’m about to make public some Big Hairy Audacious Goals for 2010. I’m making these public as an incentive to succeed. Even though it’s out of my comfort zone to [...]

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Managing Money Like Time | What Great Time Management Has Reminded Me About Effective Money Management

December 22, 2010

How can you use the limited time available, in the most effective way possible? This question has been the framework for thousands of time management books. It’s the question of time management. After reading a dozen or so of the top time management books, I started to see a lot of parallels between effective time [...]

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How do I start a Roth IRA? (or How to Start a Roth IRA in 20 Minutes)

December 20, 2010

One of the top ten questions I’m asked about money is, “How do I start a Roth IRA.” Just about everyone is surprised, when I explain how easy the process is. Turns out, you can start a Roth IRA in about 20 minutes. Even if you don’t know a thing about investing. The purpose of [...]

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