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(Yes, I realize that this is a chimpanzee which is an ape rather than a monkey, but I still feel as though this makes for a rather apt self portrait of a self-proclaimed number monkey who writes.) Donna Freedman , one of my favorite personal finance writers...
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Photo courtesy of Brandon.wiggins We have reached the time of year when I most enjoy running. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, flowers are blooming, days are longer, and more people are out and about. It's a very good thing that now is when...
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Photo courtesy of Crazycomputers For my second ever Mother's Day, I requested that the entire Mensch family amble down to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Because nothing says maternal love like showing your toddler the 6-inch razor sharp...
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May is Older Americans Month and the theme for this year is "You're Never Too Old To Play. Welcome to Thrifty Living Today. A special way of life for the Twenty-first Century. My name is Lori Blatzheim and I am your host. Do you know a Senior...
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I love homemade bread - too much, actually, because when I make it, I don't want anything else. A beef or chicken sandwich for dinner, bread and butter and jelly for breakfast, bread and soup for lunch...but when the weather gets hot, there's...
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One of the unanticipated joys of marriage is the money dance. You know what I'm talking about. When you have a great idea for the use of your shared money. Only you need to get spousey on board. For example, J knows that I am already mourning the...
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After serving the Menschkin a pickle, some hummus, and part of a turkey sandwich for breakfast, I realized that part of my dinner (and lunch and breakfast) conundrum this week stemmed from the fact that we were out of all the staples. So, after dropping...
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Summer is all about vacations, but in these tough times, not everybody can afford to jet off for two weeks in the sun. When a vacation costs thousands of dollars and you’re struggling to make ends meet, it means you’re going to have to find a cheaper...
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If you need to make extra money because you’re having trouble making ends meet in a tough economy and you’ve already cut expenses to the bone, here are a few ways you can make some extra money that you can do right now to help get your bills caught up...
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This might sound like nonsensical advice, but I have just discovered that using the internets to order delivery is like going to buy a gallon of milk when you're ready to gnaw off a hand. As you may remember, LO and I are by ourselves this week. LO...
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