Category Archives: Money
And the decision is…
Buying a used car is really an act of faith. It is so hard to get accurate information. And, how do you KNOW who to trust? I made several calls over the weekend to the used car dealer that I am hoping to build … Continue reading
I’ve been down this road before
What is going on? My wife had the day off so I asked her to take our new car to our mechanic to have him thoroughly go through it so I know what maintenance needs to be done. She called … Continue reading
Life in the whirlwind
Things are moving along at a very quick pace. I picked my children from their after school activities like I usually do. However, while I was waiting for them in the lobby, my youngest daughter’s academic adviser walked in and … Continue reading
I asked the right man!
After I printed out the state weight class rankings yesterday morning and saw the caliber of competition, I grew so excited. I wanted to know who was wrestling who so badly that I did something that I have never done: I … Continue reading
We might have scored!
One of the keys to prospering financially is not letting people take your money. I might have had a major long term financial success today! I have been looking for a reliable, economical car for quite awhile. To be honest, it … Continue reading
The house hunt resumes
Having accepted the job offer, I got back to work on finding a house in Blue Springs. When I looked for the house that my wife and I visited, I couldn’t find it when I looked online. I had to drive out there to … Continue reading
I accept
After several e-mails clarifying the offer of employment, I accepted the job in Blue Springs. I will start work on the first Monday of 2009. I have mixed feelings about this. First, the man that I was supposed to replace will … Continue reading
You thought what…?
Something amazing happened tonight. My wife and I came to understand each other a little better. You might say, “What is so amazing about that?” Well, it’s just the way it happened. (This is going to be a long post so … Continue reading
Finally, an offer
I finally received an offer from the company. It was not close to what I was hoping for. On the one hand, we could live on that salary. On the other hand, I could almost make as much working for … Continue reading
Where is that video?
Since my job search isn’t going too well and I have suddenly encountered difficulties in trading stocks, I think that it is time to play the “Glad Game.” The “Glad Game” comes from the movie 1960’s Disney movie “Pollyanna.” Every time … Continue reading
