One day Grandfather made a "Little Kite that Could."
About a half-century ago, the local Jaycees put on a kite building and flying contest.
On the day of the event there was practically no wind and ordinary kites wouldn't fly at all.
But ...
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How I Live on Less Than $40,000 Annually: Randy from Missouri
My name is Randy and I recently discovered Len's website and learned about his $40,000 challenge. I've really enjoyed reading the stories of those $40,000 heroes.
I am 44 years old and I'm a mechanical engineer by trade, but I've moved into ...
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How To Decorate Your New Home Without Breaking The Bank
Moving to a new place could be an expensive endeavor. Based on the layout of the new room, you may have to get different furniture to fit all your belongings neatly within the space. Trying to make your new home homey can have you furiously shopping ...
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7 Practical Ways to Start Teaching Your Kids About Finance
Did you know children form most of their attitudes about money before the age of seven? It's true. Which means if you're a new parent, your children are likely watching you and adopting many of your own attitudes surrounding greenbacks -- whether you ...
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Does Birth Order Influence Your Financial Behavior?
Many people believe birth order is responsible for their status in life.
I happen to be a firstborn child, which is why I love to remind my younger sister that scientific studies suggest firstborn kids are smarter than their ...
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5 Things You Need to Know About Your Mortgage When Getting a Divorce
You finally have your dream home, but not your dream marriage; and getting a divorce could mean losing it. What happens with your mortgage during a divorce? Can you keep your home? Do you split the costs? Or should you sell?
Here is everything you ...
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Are You Prepared for Managing Money and Other Responsibilities?
I have an eleven-year-old son who is clamoring for a cell phone. But cell phone aside, my son has been getting an allowance and, quite often, Granny tops off his piggy bank during Christmas and his birthday. I've observed some very interesting things ...
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The 13 Most Important Items Everyone Should Keep in a Fireproof Safe
For some people, it's tough letting go. Of anything.
Take my wife, for instance; she saves everything.
The other day the Honeybee showed me her baseball ticket from our very first date way back on September 24, 1995.
And if I ever feel oddly ...
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22 Home Hacks for Removing Common Stains (Part 2)
Accidents happen, and they can totally put a damper on your otherwise positive demeanor if you don't know how to properly eliminate the stains they cause around the house.
In case you missed it, you can check out the first 11 proven home hacks for ...
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Grandfather Says: A 4th of July to Remember
Grandfather says Grandmother sewed period costumes for the family, which we wore to the nations bicentennial celebration in Washington, DC in 1976.
Grandfather and family traveled to Wolf Trap National Park, where the day was celebrated by a ...
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When Is the Right Time to Buy a House, and What Purchasing Options Do You Have?
Millennials have been slow to enter the home buying world; many carry huge debts from their college education. Others are still recovering from the Great Recession. Their hesitancy has confused the markets for new and previously-owned homes.
The ...
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12 Ways to Splurge on Date Night Without Breaking the Bank
Couples who spend little time nurturing their relationships tend to drift apart; unfortunately, many people lead busier lives than ever.
But what is existence all about, anyway? People weren't put on Earth simply to work, sleep and eat.
Taking ...
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9 Movie Theater Extras That We Could All Do Without
Let me tell you, sometimes this working-for-a-living thing isn't all it's cracked up to be. For the past couple of weeks I've been in one of those high-pressure do-or-die phases that requires me to be at the office from six in the morning to six at ...
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8 Ways to Reduce Divorce Costs
Getting a divorce is emotionally exhausting and usually financially draining; most people have to start their lives over. Some couples spend recklessly on their divorce without thinking about the consequences. With that in mind, here are several tips ...
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Why Do We Honor Kids Who Have Never Missed a Day of School?
The other day my daughter, Nina, got hit with a 24-hour flu bug that had her kneeling over the toilet all morning long. I felt bad for her, and don't know for sure where she picked it up, but that's not important. Right now I'm just waiting with ...
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Good Personal Finance Habits Everyone Should Follow
There are good habits and there are bad habits - and I have a lot of bad habits.
For example, I tend to bite my nails when I get stressed out. I also have a penchant for opening the cupboard to get a drinking glass -- then walking away and leaving ...
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Is It Okay to Eat Foods Past Their Expiration Dates?
This weekend I was pouring a little half-and-half into my cup of coffee (no, not Folgers) when I noticed something extremely disturbing: the creamer was 34 days beyond the expiration date printed on the carton top.
Yes, 34 days. I know.
Of ...
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Online Mortgage Deals: They’re Not Your Parents’ Home Loan
It's a pretty safe bet that when your parents were buying their first house, the only way to get a mortgage was to go directly to a bank -- or search around town for one of only a few mortgage brokers willing to help.
Thankfully, times have ...
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The 10 Best Things I Ever Bought
The other day my son Matthew was extolling the virtues of the laptop computer that he recently bought with his own money. "This is the best thing I ever bought, Dad!"
Of course, after hearing that, the first thought that came to mind was: Well of ...
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How to Raise Your Kids to Be Personal Finance Losers
There are a handful of questions out there that simply defy explanation. For example:
Who built Stonehenge and what was it for?
Why isn't the word "phonetic" spelled the way it sounds?
Why can't women put mascara on with their mouths ...
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