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You Should Have Always Been Spending As You Are In This Economy


For seemingly the millionth time in the last few years, I heard someone say, “Well, in this economy I’ve got to watch every penny.” I’ve heard so many variants on this thought these past few years. “In this economy, we have to cut our food budget.” “In this economy, I just can’t afford to eat [...]

The Power of Perspective


This year marked the 5 year anniversary of my Grandfather’s passing. When he died, it was like losing my father. In fact, he was the only father figure in my life for my first 8 years until my mother remarried. So it’s no surprise his death affected me as deeply as it did. This past [...]