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On “Living For Today” or “Living Each Day Like It’s Your Last”

Published Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

For a long time, I found myself frustrated by the sentiment of “living for today” or “living each day like it was your last.” If today was my last day on earth, I’d eat my favorite meals and spend pure leisure time with the core people that I love the most. […]

How to Invest in Yourself without Significant Financial Risk

Published Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

Let’s start off by clarifying exactly what I mean by “investing in yourself,” because it is a term that has somewhat nebulous meaning that can vary a little from place to place. For the purposes of this article, investing in yourself means applying resources you have to improving personal traits and skills and improving your resume. […]

How to Invest in Yourself without Significant Financial Risk

Published Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

Let’s start off by clarifying exactly what I mean by “investing in yourself,” because it is a term that has somewhat nebulous meaning that can vary a little from place to place. For the purposes of this article, investing in yourself means applying resources you have to improving personal traits and skills and improving your resume. […]

Questions About Basil, Kiplinger’s Magazine, Castile Soap, Recessions, and More!

Published Monday, September 9, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. State retirement plan question 2. Working all my life 3. End whole life policy? 4. Thoughts on Kiplinger’s? 5. Getting value from used books 6. Salary negotiation 7. Way too much basil! 8. Recession worries 9. […]

Questions About Basil, Kiplinger’s Magazine, Castile Soap, Recessions, and More!

Published Monday, September 9, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. State retirement plan question 2. Working all my life 3. End whole life policy? 4. Thoughts on Kiplinger’s? 5. Getting value from used books 6. Salary negotiation 7. Way too much basil! 8. Recession worries 9. […]

Inspiration from Mario Quintana, Natalie Fratto, Mark Twain, Pan Pizza, and More!

Published Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

Once a month (or so), I share a dozen things that have inspired me to greater personal, professional, and financial success in my life. I hope they bring similar success to your life. Please enjoy the archives of earlier collections of inspirational things. 1. Mario Quintana on chasing butterflies “Don’t waste your time chasing butterflies. […]

Finding Your Tribe Without Emptying Your Wallet

Published Friday, September 6, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

One of the most powerful books I’ve ever read was Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. […]

Finding Your Tribe Without Emptying Your Wallet

Published Friday, September 6, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

One of the most powerful books I’ve ever read was Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. […]

Fifteen Expenses I Cut from My Life (and Never Looked Back) After Becoming More Frugal

Published Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

Over the years, there have been certain types of products that I once faithfully bought that gradually slid out of my usual rotation of purchases, either because they were directly replaced by something else or because I simply realized I didn’t need that expense in my life any more. I tried assembling a list of these products and, while the list wound up being pretty long, I found that many of th […]

Fifteen Expenses I Cut from My Life (and Never Looked Back) After Becoming More Frugal

Published Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 10:00 by The Simple Dollar

Over the years, there have been certain types of products that I once faithfully bought that gradually slid out of my usual rotation of purchases, either because they were directly replaced by something else or because I simply realized I didn’t need that expense in my life any more. I tried assembling a list of these products and, while the list wound up being pretty long, I found that many of th […]