Here are the rest of the episodes:    part 2  part 3  part 4  part 5  part 6 Enjoy.  I really loved parts 4 / 5 / 6.  All parts are excellent though.

Thanks for the heads up. Here's the link:  http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/opinion/12dooling.html?_r=1&ref=opinion&oref=slogin  I'm not sure if I really gained any insight from the article. Here's the quote that makes me scratch my head: "As the current financial crisis spreads (like a computer virus) on ...

People are finally waking up to the reality that they having been living a financial lie in the world of easy credit and rent to own.  Back in the 90's I read a lot of great books and watched some excellent videos on how one should prepare for the worst.  Here is one video that is most excellent and should have provided ample warning ...

I disagree with paying 20%+ interest on cash just as a hedge against the fear that the credit cards could be closed or the credit limit decreased.  That is an awfully expensive hedge.  I say find the money elsewhere.  Sell non-essential things on Craigslist / yard sales, work a second job, anything, than borrowing money at 20%+ rate ...

[quote user="latenightleader"] Over 50% of our pay will be going to the mortgage and home equity, and then we have utilities, which are another good size couple of bills.  Downsizing is not an option, we are 9 people in a 4 bedroom, one bath.  Moving into or out of town is more expensive, the city is trendy and expensive, the ...

[quote user="MarthaMFI"] great advice!  my only concern is if you take your whole $1500 and put it towards debt, you won't have any cushion for emergencies.  using $650 to pay off that high interest debt makes sense because you would still have $850 left.  you can add to that to give you a $1000 emergency fund. I ...

I watched this show in the late 90's on PBS, recorded it to VHS but lost the copy.  Thankfully I found it on Youtube again.  http://youtube.com/watch?v=b-dib6hSlcU   If you have never seen this video, you must watch the video ASAP, and apply the principles to your life in these troubled times.  Ideas like co-housing, ...

Americans' charge-it culture is getting an overdue reality check. But will the new discipline stick?   http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_42/b4104054847273.htm?campaign_id=rss_daily

Are you maxing out contributions to IRAs, 401k's, etc?  Those contributions are the best contributions because they reduce your tax burden most effectively.  

[quote user="dmc_2008"] Thank you for those words of wisdom.  This site has helped me learn to be just that type of person since I have joined here.  I am doing all of the above and more.  But old habits die hard and I have had reign myself back in.  I did no more harm though, thank goodness. 5 years is a good ...