Monthly Archives: March 2015

Summer Concert Plans

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

Not everything can be about work or saving for the future. Sometimes we have to live in the now. At the moment, I am doing just that. This summer is going to be fabulous as far as the live music … Continue reading →

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The Liebster Award

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

I was nominated for the Liebster Award this past week by ChasingGains.  I feel very happy to be considered for this award. I am in the process of getting the questions answered. Soon I will have things ready to post. … Continue reading →

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A Star is Born

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

Well, next monday, my son and the football team that won the national championship in Gatlinburg last year are going to be extras in a movie starring Brad Pitt and Christian Bale. I am sure that it will be a … Continue reading →

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Being Poor Affects Kids’ Brains: Study

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

http://nbcnews.to/1NA8RjH I have come across more articles regarding money and happiness in the past week than I could ever have imagined. It seems like I keep seeing the topic up close and personal ever since I decided to mention it … Continue reading →

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Article: The Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

The Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things http://www.fastcoexist.com/3043858/world-changing-ideas/the-science-of-why-you-should-spend-your-money-on-experiences-not-thing?partner=rss This article seems to fly in the same direction that I am in regards to money and happiness. As I read the article, my thoughts on … Continue reading →

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Sailing around the world in retirement: How we did it

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

Sailing around the world in retirement: How we did it http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/09/retirement/dream-retirement-sailboat/index.html Now this sounds like the life.! Take note that they switched from the highly speculative stocks to dividend growth stocks. Looks like they not only made the right choices … Continue reading →

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Retirement Saving in Your 40s and 50s – MassMutual

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

https://www.massmutual.com/Individuals/Educational-Articles/Saving-in-Your-40s-and-50s?cm_mmc=mmldig-_-outbrain-_-native-_-sav40 Looking at the amount that the average person sampled has saved is really thought provoking. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard just how important it has been to save for retirement. I guess most of … Continue reading →

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Does Money Buy Happiness?

Posted on March 25, 2015 by

Does having more money actually make you happy? This is a question that has been on my mind since I was teenager. I never really knew what is was like to have lots of money (filthy rich), but I felt … Continue reading →

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Has the Great 401(k) Experiment Failed America?

Posted on March 24, 2015 by

http://nbcnews.to/1FQRx7A I have never been able to participate in a 401k. However, I do have IRA’s. Most of my knowledge has been gleaned from reading and trial and error. I just wrote an article about what I want when I … Continue reading →

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How Do You Plan To Spend Your Retirement

Posted on March 24, 2015 by

I cannot speak for other people, but I sure have some big plans for my retirement days. I do not know if those days will ever truly come, but I want to give it my best shot in case they … Continue reading →

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