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Discovering (and Challenging) Your Financial Values

Published Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from Karawynn, who writes about personal finance at Pocketmint. Karawynn is a potential Staff Writer for Get Rich Slowly. In her first article, she visited the Island of Misfit Foods. Karawynn has been blogging since before “blogging” was a word. My parents taught me nothing about money management. […]

The “Do-I-Have-Enough-For-This?” Effect

Published Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from Baker, who writes about personal finance at Man vs. Debt. Baker is a potential Staff Writer for Get Rich Slowly. His first post described the many advantages of couchsurfing. […]

How to Earn Free Plane Tickets and Cash Back by Shopping Online

Published Friday, August 14, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from April Dykman, an avid GRS reader, and a writer and editor by trade. April is a potential Staff Writer for Get Rich Slowly. In her first article, April described how she discovered freedom from mindless spending. April is an active commenter at this site. When my husband and I went to Italy in 2006, we spent $2500 on plane tickets. […]

A Few Notes About Clotheslines

Published Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 19:00 by Get Rich Slowly

Howdy, folks! Staff writer tryouts still have a few days left, but I jotted a quick post this morning and thought I’d squeeze it in this afternoon just to break things up. I wrote a MAMMOTH post about taxes yesterday, but I don’t know if it’ll ever see the light of day. It’s a sort of tedious subject. See you again on Monday! I had to smile to myself as I walked up to my office this morning. […]

Ask The Readers: What Is Your Appetite for Risk?

Published Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from A.J. Clark, a long-time lurker at Get Rich Slowly. A.J. is a potential Staff Writer for GRS. He is a recent college graduate who writes software in the financial services industry, while trying to find his financial footing in the Real World. In his first post, A.J. […]

How a Haircut Led to a Handy Acronym

Published Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from Lynn, a long-time reader of personal-finance blogs. Lynn is a potential Staff Writer for Get Rich Slowly. In her first post, she explained where to find free activities and events in your area. […]

Peer Pressure and Money: Do You Spend Differently with Friends?

Published Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from Neal Frankle, a Certified Financial Planner and the blogger at The Wealth Pilgrim. Neal is a potential Staff Writer for Get Rich Slowly. His first post explored the benefits of starting a side business. […]

What is the Value of a College Education?

Published Monday, August 10, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from Jason Barr, who writes about personal development at Start Being Your Best. Jason is a potential Staff Writer for Get Rich Slowly. His first post described what he learned from failure. Jason is 32 years old, has been married for seven years, and has a 2-1/2 year old son. […]

Reader Success Story: Debt Free on $2,000 a Month

Published Sunday, August 9, 2009 - 20:00 by Get Rich Slowly

We interrupt this series of Staff Writer auditions to bring you a brief success story from a Get Rich Slowly reader. I receive several of these a month (often several a week), and sometimes wish that I had a place to share them all. Instead, I just make the time to share a handful every year. This morning, Jay wrote to share his own tale of dedication: Hey JD! […]

Beyond Frugality: What I Learned from Failure

Published Sunday, August 9, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from Jason Barr, who writes about personal development at Start Being Your Best. Jason is a potential Staff Writer for Get Rich Slowly. He’s 32 years old, has been married for seven years, and has a 2-1/2 year old son. He’s now a financial analyst, but he spent five years in the army as a Chinese linguist. I’m the son of a man who advises people on retirement planning. […]