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

How to keep a journal and actually stick with it

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  So let’s say that you’ve already internalized the benefits of journaling, and want to get on board. Chances are, you’ve already tried. And stopped. Like going to the gym and so many other skills out there, this is one … Read More … Read More

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Keep a journal; your future self will thank you

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  I’ve been keeping a journal for more than five years. I wouldn’t say that I’ve written in it every single day, but aside from some seriously busy periods in my life (usually involving travels) I usually can average almost … Read More … Read More

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A better way to combine money and miles when flying

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  With the discussion about using connecting cities to find better award availability when flying, I thought I would highlight another option for maximizing travel options and minimizing cost. I call it the DIY Money and Miles option. … Read More

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How to find better award availability on Alaska Airlines using connecting cities

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  I’m heading to Montreal next month, which is exciting, as I’ve only been there once before, and in December, not exactly an optimal time for visiting a Canadian city. I looked at using (Alaska) miles for the trip, but … Read More … Read More

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Are you actually “directionally challenged?”

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  While thinking about my idea for “Stop Messing Around With Your Phone Day“, I tried to come up with a more nuanced view of what was considered “messing around” versus “legitimate use”. And one of those cases that seemed … Read More … Read More

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Celebrate “Stop Messing Around With Your Phone” Day!

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  When I was in high school, my friends and I invented a holiday. We called it National Bubble Day. Held rather arbitrarily on the third Friday in April, it was an excuse to bring those little bottles of soap … Read More … Read More

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How to be tenacious

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  I’ve already talked about the wisdom of tenacity, that I believe that those who power through will eventually succeed, even when it seems like you’re not getting any traction. But if this isn’t something that comes naturally to you, … Read More … Read More

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The wisdom of tenacity

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  You’re probably tempted to quit right now. I don’t even know what it is you’re trying to do, whether it’s build an audience for your blog, become noticed as a musician, or trying to find a special someone. No … Read More … Read More

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The surprising reason to care about Google’s “mobile-geddon”

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  Back in Februrary, the wizards at Google dropped this small bombshell: Starting April 21 [2015], we will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will … Read More … Read More

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The importance of reconnecting with the joys of flight

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  It seems obvious to the point of banality to complain about air travel these days. From the dehumanizing and pointless security to the dehumanized and surly people (both employees and fellow travelers). The lines. The screaming kids. The delays. … Read More … Read More

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