LivingAlmostLarge

Normally I don’t write political or social stuff because I’m pretty liberal.  Actually I should say I have mostly socialistic leaning, strangely.  But this is finance related because anyway you cut it, it affects a lot of people. 
Since California’s supreme court ruled that banning same sex unions is unconstitutional.  In MA, the only state to legalize same sex marriages, [...]

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What’s your money personality? This interesting article at MSN talks about different types of personalities. Most people have a little of every personality, but the quiz gives you the top 3 personalities.  The article suggests that that most balanced people are equal parts of all personalities.
I took the quiz and found I was 50% saver, [...]

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Filmmaker Jamie Johnson made a film about what the rich teach their children about money.  He is an heir to Johnson and Johnson.  So his film asked the question, what values do the rich teach their children about money?
90% of ultra-rich parents (multi-millionaires) are working hard to teach their children philanthropy, charity, and experiences.  They [...]

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It seems that many couples have problems with deciding what’s most important financially.  They agree to save for certain goals.  But determining what those goals should be is tough.  How do you determine what should be a financial priority?
 Even for my DH and I, we find it difficult to agree on what our financial goals [...]

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I’ve had a fantastic weekend thus far and will continue to enjoy it. Today is my lazy day. I’ll be back tomorrow with more thoughts.  I am going to go have some fun, so have a happy Memorial Day.  And it’s my birthday this week, so I’ll be enjoying still being in my 20s for [...]

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I just have to add that I had a fantastic night out with DH.  We went to Film Night with the Boston Pops.  We bought the tickets on Craigslist and it was awesome.
I am a huge Indiana Jones Fan and I’m dying to see the movie, probably tomorrow.

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How do you choose a credit card?  Personally I look for one that gives me cash back rewards.  It’s simple and straightforward.  However, 40% of Americans carry a balance monthly on a credit card.  So they need to be concerned about the rates.  Personally if you are carrying a balance on a credit card, stop [...]

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I have a guest post up at Get Rich or Die Trying.  Hope JB is enjoying his new marriage and honeymoon.  Check out my post on “To Prenup or not“.

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I am such a HUGE Sex and the City Fan.  I have no idea why. I know there are many, many financial discrepancies in the show, but I still love it. I can’t wait for the movie to come out.   So what’s real about it and what’s not?
Reality is that Carrie the main character loves [...]

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It appears that if you check any bag on American Airlines it will cost you $15/bag.  This rule will go into effect June 15th of this year.
This comes on the heels of United Airlines announcement that for every second bag checked an extra $25 will be charged.  Other airlines including American and Delta have followed [...]

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