Posts for Making Me a Millionaire


Income Disparities Between You And Your Friends

From Making Me a Millionaire
October 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Back in the good old college days we were all on the same playing field.  We were all dirt poor and very happy people.  After graduation, most of us got full time jobs and started ... (more)

Do You Have Enough In Your Emergency Fund?

From Making Me a Millionaire
October 26, 2009 at 6:43 pm
We recently heard gossip that my husband’s group will be laying off some folks.  Boy are we glad we put his bonus into our emergency fund.  Even though we have about $15,000, ... (more)

Don’t Pay Taxes If You Don’t Have To

From Making Me a Millionaire
October 22, 2009 at 10:06 am
Sure, most taxes are unavoidable.  They leave you feeling powerless and maybe even robbed.  But not all taxes are equal.  The consumption tax surely isn’t.  Because when ... (more)

Why I Love My Costco Membership

From Making Me a Millionaire
October 17, 2009 at 10:03 am
A few years ago, Costco came to my neighborhood and planted itself within 5 minutes from my house.  So after hearing all the rave reviews about the great deals and excellent customer ... (more)

What To Do With A Bonus

From Making Me a Millionaire
October 15, 2009 at 10:00 am
Today is a very long awaited day for us.  My husband is receiving the second portion of his retention package!  So about a year ago, while his company was undergoing some changes, ... (more)

The True Cost of Eating Out

From Making Me a Millionaire
October 14, 2009 at 9:55 am
My husband and I are both foodies.  We had grand plans to travel the world and eat at every 3 star Michelin restaurant.  We did…until after eating at Le Bernardin in New ... (more)

Where I’m At

From Making Me a Millionaire
October 13, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Here’s my starting point.  This is where I’m at in October of 2000. It’s not a bad starting point.  But considering this is what we’ve accumulated as ... (more)