From Suburban Dollar
August 31, 2010 at 6:22 am
Last week my wife and I decided to make a drastic and radical change in our lives. It was a tough decision but after much thought we decided it was what was really best for both ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
August 12, 2010 at 8:56 am
I know it has been a while since I did an update, well of anything, but this in particular. The last Wealthy Blogger List was in May and it amazed me how most people haven’t ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
July 12, 2010 at 7:30 am
Summer is one of my favorite and one of my least favorite times of the year. It is great to be able to get out, get some sun and enjoy the great weather. It can also be unbearable ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
June 28, 2010 at 7:30 am
I just got back from a week long trip to visit family in upstate New York. Ever since I left the great state of New York people always ask where I am from. My answer is simply, ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
June 18, 2010 at 7:57 am
I have dubbed this the Bloody Friday update. I have been putting off doing the update because I knew what it was going to look like. I know I have supported all of the decisions ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
June 15, 2010 at 9:14 am
Another month has passed in the life of my garden and I am starting to be all but a little disappointed this year. There are certainly some high points so far. Mainly my green ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
June 10, 2010 at 7:30 am
The last fortnight has seen a BP continue the attempt to prevent oil pouring into the sea after their Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on 20th April. Since the rig exploded ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
June 9, 2010 at 7:10 am
Many consumers are finding that there’s power in numbers. Group buying sites, such as Groupon.com, LivingSocial.com, and BuyWithMe.com, offer steep discounts on local services ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 18, 2010 at 7:23 am
For the average investor you can’t, and shouldn’t, think like a day trader. I am a youngish guy. I have a lot of time before I retire so my investing outlook is extremely ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 17, 2010 at 7:30 am
Some of you may remember my first foray into investing. It was an half thought out idea that was, in hindsight, quite stupid. As a result of that I have been working towards a ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 14, 2010 at 7:21 am
As many of you know from some my previous posts, I have started a side job doing web design/programming. A big part of what I am trying to get into includes WordPress support. ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 13, 2010 at 8:11 am
Yesterday I talked about the old ways of selling your car on your own. While occasionally effective they don’t provide the best bang for your buck. With the advent of the ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 12, 2010 at 7:27 am
Let’s face it, you aren’t going to get squat for your car at the dealership so the only way you can maximize your profit is to sell it yourself. When I was getting ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 11, 2010 at 8:01 am
I like to write about money, finance, my life, and typical suburban living. I don’t pretend to be a finance expert. Hell, I am not even close. I don’t pass judgement ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 10, 2010 at 6:57 am
Welcome to the May 2010 update of the wealthy blogger list. Things seem to be plugging right along in the Net Worth arena across the blogosphere. I am sure this past week in the ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 7, 2010 at 8:11 am
Some times it is important in life to concede to your spouse. In this particular case I have given in to the wishes of owning a new (new to her) vehicle. Based on our current income, ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 5, 2010 at 8:00 am
My grand plan for today was to discuss the new account I opened up with Scottrade after reaching my $500 savings goal. Plans are great but life has a tendancy to get in the way. ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 4, 2010 at 7:35 am
It has been just about a month now since I started my garden. I think I have gone wrong in a couple of places but things are moving along pretty well, just not as well as I would ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
May 3, 2010 at 7:30 am
Yesterday was a tough day in the South East. Storms ripped across the state of Tennessee laying waste to many homes and at least 11 lives. Luckily we live in the valley and most ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
April 30, 2010 at 7:20 am
Sometimes I hear a quote that is just too good to pass on. This week I saw one flash across my Facebook wall that I will never forget. “After Monday and Tuesday Even the ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
April 29, 2010 at 7:29 am
Buying the cheapest thing you can find certainly isn’t always a great idea. It is good to be frugal but quality is equally as important as price. I fell game to the cheaper ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
April 28, 2010 at 8:01 am
A while back I wrote about just what a swagbuck is. At the time I hadn’t earned enough bucks to get any Swag out of the deal and to be perfectly honest with you I wasn’t ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
April 27, 2010 at 8:06 am
PBS is poised to run a NOVA special tonight at 8PM ET/PT titled Mind Over Money. The show seeks to explore the differences between conventional economics and behavioral economics. ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
April 23, 2010 at 7:47 am
Last night I watched “The Blind Side” which is the story of how Michael Oher was taken in by a rich white family and given the opportunity to play football in the best ... (
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From Suburban Dollar
April 22, 2010 at 8:01 am
Today is question day, well a day where I ask you a question. What I want to know is what is your greatest financial fear? We are all afraid of something, and all of us are scared ... (
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