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Do record setting temps = record setting bills?

(Jul 27) My electric bill hit an all-time high of $208.61 for the month of June. I should receive my July bill shortly. I'm almost certain that the record heat in North Carolina will cause another record electric bill. Are you feeling the heat too?    Read
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Another Month, Another Record: New Home Sales

(Jul 27) According to a Census Bureau report, New Home Sales in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.374 million vs. market expectations of 1.3 million. May sales were revised up to 1.321 million from 1.271 million. Does this tell us anything?    Read

Stupid Investment: Diamond Rings

(Jul 22) When I purchased the engagement ring back in February, I gave no thought of it as an investment. I hope I never have to sell the thing - I don't want to find out if if appreciates or not. Chuck Jaffe of MarketWatch tackles this topic today.    Read       (2 Comments)

July 2005: pf Dashboard

(Jul 21) I'm late in posting my July dashboard numbers. These are updated on the 15th of every month. My net worth did grow, even though it did not grow by a lot ($800). My MBA tuition for this semseter is due, so that's hurting my numbers for July. My 401K and Roth are progressing nicely in ...    Read       (2 Comments)

National Savings Rate

(Jul 20) Many folks are writing about the National Savings Rate. What are they saying? What is the Natinoal Savings Rate? These questions and others are answered below.    Read       (3 Comments)

No Size Fits All

(Jul 20) What do the following have in common? "Get rich quick" schemes, "retire a millionaire" books, and "do this now" advice from finance blogs .... they're all forms of personal finance education. Although any can change your life and help you on the road to financial success, nothing should be viewed as the silver bullet which ...    Read

End-of-Month Updates

(Jun 29) There's only one day left in the month (and in the sales quarter). This is a big deal to sales folks and is the primary reason why I haven't posted much this week. Here are a few updates:    Read

Wheat Pennies & Morgan Dollars

(Jun 28) I spent the past weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountains. That's where my bride-to-be was born and raised. Unfortunately, the main purpose of this visit was to start working on cleaning up the house she grew up in -- she and her sister will be selling it later this year. I wasn't much help going ...    Read       (2 Comments)

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