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Although you’d never know it based upon the ways people treat time and money, the former is significantly more valuable than the latter because our life here on earth is finite. Yes, time is free; ironically, it’s also priceless. That’s because we can always make more money — but there’s nothing we can do to buy more time. The bottom line: Treat your time with the same care and consideration you Continue reading 100 Words On: Why Time Is More Valuable Than Money The Internet is a wonderful resource and platform for spreading misinformation at the same time. When it comes to auto insurance, for every great resource or article, there is also a website that posts incorrect and misleading information about insurance. This has led to the rise of many different car insurance myths that some people believe to be true. In some instances, these myths actually hinder people from saving money on Continue reading 3 Myths that Don’t Help You Save on Car Insurance The housing market across the country has been through rough times and recent data seems to indicate that the worst may be over. But is this really the case? There are numerous factors in play in the housing market such as supply and demand, regional economic conditions, unemployment rates, shadow inventory, and mortgage rates. The last two take on special significance in the current housing scenario. Let’s take a closer look Continue reading Housing Market: Shadow Inventory and Mortgage Rates Internationally-known daredevil Karl Wallenda earned his fame by performing acrobatic acts high above the ground — without a safety net. For years, Wallenda had performed his dangerous stunts countless times without incident, but on March 22, 1978, his luck finally ran out. While walking 121 feet above the pavement on a high-wire stretched between two towers of a Puerto Rico hotel, an unfortunate combination of improper rigging and strong wind gusts Continue reading 9 Important Tips for Managing Financial Risk As many guys will tell you, after countless cookouts and parties we tend to get attached to our barbecue grills the same way we get attached to our dogs. Let’s face it, a good barbecue grill, like a good dog, is something to be revered, and as such it’s always tough for their owners to recognize exactly when it’s time to finally say goodbye. It’s a reality that I had to Continue reading Extended Warranties: 4 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Commit Most folks are really good about making sure they have the proper amount of insurance for their home and automobiles. But when it comes to ensuring the survival of their family in rough economic times, well … not so much. I recently explained why I believe an economic collapse is inevitable and what it would look like. If history is any guide, the good news is that economic collapse won’t result in Continue reading Economic Collapse 101: Ten Ways to Prepare for the Unknown It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe… Our new puppy, Jack. Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal finance. Here’s what caught my attention over the past week… Last weekend we picked up our new puppy, Jack. He was just under eight weeks old when we got him. Our other dog, Major, Continue reading Black Coffee: The Economy (and the Fine Line Between Puppy and Dog Breath) There’s no way around it: Investing in stocks is risky business. Given the current economic climate we exist in and the daily, weekly and monthly market rollercoaster rides we’ve recently been part of, it’s no wonder some people are looking for a safer way to invest their money. But when it comes to putting the words ‘investing’ and ‘safe’ together, there really aren’t many options that are too appealing for those Continue reading The Basics of Fixed-Rate Bonds Let’s face it: Home ownership has its share of ups & downs. One minute you’re flying high as you kick back with your feet up on the porch swing and the next minute you’re covered in muck that your dishwasher just spewed all over you in an angry, I’m-done-with-this manner. While it can be a bit unnerving to tackle home repairs yourself, doing so can save you a boatload — Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Do It Yourself Appliance Repair |
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Black Coffee: When Bad Is Good, Down Is Up, and Black Is White
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe…
Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal finance.
I’ve got a busy weekend planned, so let’s get right to it this week.
The Way-Back Machine: Past Posts Of Mine You May Have Missed
From January 2009:
Paying Off Your Mortgage Is A No-Brainer – Sometime between now
Continue reading Black Coffee: When Bad Is Good, Down Is Up, and Black Is White