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Musings on personal finance and more. Not written with AI since 2012.

How to handle unstructured time (when you finally get it)

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  Busy.  That’s one word that seems to always follow us around.  How are you doing?  “Busy.”  What have you been up to?  “Man, I’ve been really busy.”  How come I don’t hear from you anymore?  “Sorry, I’ve just been … Read More … Read More

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Your credit card company thanks you for your generous donation

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  Dearest cardholder, On behalf of everyone here, we want to thank you for your support and donations this year. While the recession has produced a drop in giving over the past few years after its peak in 2007, your … Read More … Read More

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Bookshelf: Doris #15 DIY Antidepression Guide

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  Here at Unlikely Radical HQ, we’re always looking for new and creative ways on how to live a more authentic and radical life.  When this wisdom comes from unexpected places, so much the better. Today I want to talk … Read More … Read More

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Send out more demos, or how to make things happen

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  Some years ago, I engaged in a lengthy interview/fanboy email correspondence with Pete Fijalkowski, singer of the enormously under-appreciated 90’s-era British band Adorable.  This being before the days of social media ubiquity, it was a rarity to be able … Read More … Read More

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Why renting is better than owning

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  I was taught that everyone should eventually own a home.  Actually, like so many of these cultural imperatives, I didn’t so much learn this as much it was absorbed into my head through some kind of osmosis.  Owning is … Read More … Read More

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Why not to say “should”

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  Our word choice is very important.  Words, tone, and body language are pretty much all we have to use to communicate, and the words are the vessel in which your thoughts are conveyed.  I’ve learned to be wary of … Read More … Read More

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Which lasts longer, a Thing or an Experience?

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  I used to try to avoid going out to eat. It’s not that I didn’t like restaurants, it’s just that I found it hard to rationalize them on a tight budget. More than that, though, the idea of its … Read More … Read More

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How to survive the holiday travel season

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  Frantic trips to the airport, layovers due to blizzards, crowds, plus an overwhelming sense of family obligation.  Yup, it must be the holiday season. … Read More

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Why I offer financial counseling

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  Some astute readers may have noticed that while I talked about self-employment (and specifically my lack of experience) when asking who is responsible for your income, I also have links to a site where I offer financial counseling.  That’s … Read More … Read More

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Who is responsible for your income?

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  I have some unhappy news:  Your job could go away at any time. I think we all know this, but it’s in a vague or distant way, like how we all know that we are going to die, but … Read More … Read More

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