Posts for The Zen Capitalist


Personal Finance: It’s More Than Managing Money

From The Zen Capitalist
December 26, 2010 at 2:21 am
Personal finance is much bigger than your ability to manage money.  Yes, at its roots it’s the application of financial principles where individuals and households ... (more)

How I used eBay to pay for college

From The Zen Capitalist
December 25, 2010 at 11:00 am
Buy entire collections and parse them out into single collections. Positives consistent 20% ROI I controlled my success often controlled the market price Negatives time ... (more)

How to read the wall Street journal with time limitations

From The Zen Capitalist
December 25, 2010 at 11:00 am
1) Read the columns on the front page 2) do research on the most important sections of the wall street journal DO RESEARCH No related posts. This post is a loner =( ... (more)

Maintain Your Skill Set While Laid Off

From The Zen Capitalist
December 18, 2010 at 5:04 am
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Have an iPhone? Then you need PING

From The Zen Capitalist
December 18, 2010 at 5:04 am
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Decrease Your Technical Analyses to 2 Minutes or Less

From The Zen Capitalist
January 15, 2010 at 11:00 am
There are literally thousands of stocks out there and there is absolutely no way you can go through all of them before you make your final decision on one and you want ... (more)

Creme Brulee Theory; The Dynamics of Sharing Food

From The Zen Capitalist
January 11, 2010 at 11:00 am
I like to call this my “Creme Brulee Theory“.  This theory answers one question: Are 2 guys able to share a Creme Brulee dessert at a restaurant? Below, ... (more)

Brand New Paint Job; How To Buy a Car Off of Craigslist

From The Zen Capitalist
January 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm
A good friend of mine recently got in a car accident and totaled her car.  Fortunately, she and her passengers emerged from the wreckage unscathed.   After her insurance ... (more)

Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start

From The Zen Capitalist
January 6, 2010 at 11:00 am
I’m sure many of you recognize that code from the popular 1988 NES game call “Contra”.  It gave you access to 30 lives to battle the evil….. umm…. what ... (more)

Stock Market Contest Winner – 247MOM

From The Zen Capitalist
January 4, 2010 at 10:00 pm
And the winner is: 247Mom Congratulations to 247Mom for winning our first official stock market contest.  She chose DECK aka Deckers Outdoor Corp, maker of Teva and UGG ... (more)

New Years Resolution: Do You Even Bother?

From The Zen Capitalist
January 1, 2010 at 3:01 am
It’s New Years Day, the day that millions of people around the world make promises to themselves to do something in particular moving forward.  Most folks call ... (more)

Seven Cheap Dates Worth Trying Out

From The Zen Capitalist
December 30, 2009 at 11:00 am
1.  Classic Movies Many of you, especially if you’re around my age or younger, have not had the opportunity to enjoy some of the greatest movies of all time….. ... (more)

The Creativity Journal of Awesomeness

From The Zen Capitalist
December 28, 2009 at 11:00 am
I am not quite sure why, but I have been in the mood of admissions recently.  Maybe it’s the holiday season creeping up on me or maybe it’s because of my new found ... (more)

The Secret Society of Bargain Hunters

From The Zen Capitalist
December 26, 2009 at 3:24 am
This may be a complete shock to most of you bargain hunting fanatics, but the best cyber deals out there you will NEVER see.  Just because you frequent the likes of ... (more)

Zen’s Personal Christmas TO DO and NOT TO DO List

From The Zen Capitalist
December 25, 2009 at 11:00 am
Christmas is my favorite holiday hands down with a high five!  It’s the only time of year when I’m okay to go into the RED in terms of my monthly budget to ... (more)

The Most Effective Ways to Waste Time

From The Zen Capitalist
December 23, 2009 at 1:00 pm
There is a fine line between leisure/entertainment and wasting time.  It’s different for everyone but the context is the same for all situations.  When your leisure/entertainment ... (more)

Seven Reasons Why I CrossFit

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December 18, 2009 at 11:00 am

I did mention before that I made the switch from conventional workout routines to CrossFit.  My life has changed dramatically since then.  I don’t give it all

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The Annoying Coworker – Are You That Person?

From The Zen Capitalist
December 16, 2009 at 11:00 am
If you do any of these things below, you need to step back and reevaluate your situation.  You may be the office ugly duckling.  Lucky for you, there is still time to ... (more)

12 Budget Home DIY Projects You Need To Do

From The Zen Capitalist
December 14, 2009 at 11:00 am
Everyone that knows me understands that I am a huge DIYer.  DIYing allows you to get your hands dirty, gives you a sense of accomplishment upon completion, and saves ... (more)

Technical Analysis is a Hokey Religion!

From The Zen Capitalist
December 11, 2009 at 11:00 am
Technical Analysis (TA for short) is one of the three major forms of investment analyses.  Here’s what it is: Technical analysis is a major school of investment ... (more)

How to Be the ULTIMATE Coffee Shop Barnacle

From The Zen Capitalist
December 9, 2009 at 11:00 am
If you’re thinking about those rock-like parasites that attach themselves to whales and boats, I’m not talking about those.  I’m talking about the barnacles ... (more)

21 Geeky Hipster Christmas Gifts Under $20

From The Zen Capitalist
December 7, 2009 at 11:00 am
This guest post comes from Dessert Lover at Will Work For Dessert, a blog about a young woman’s career changing journey from finance to culinary arts. With 21 shopping ... (more)

Elfster – Secret Santa Exchange on Easy Mode

From The Zen Capitalist
December 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I want to share with you a website that will make planning your Secret Santa event so much easier this year.  The site is called Elfster.com.  If you have ever put together ... (more)

The Battle For Your Retirement Dollar; Roth 401(k) vs Traditional 401(k)

From The Zen Capitalist
December 2, 2009 at 1:00 pm
So your company offers a traditional 401(k) AND a Roth 401(k) and your wondering which one is more advantageous?  There’s many scenarios that can sway your position ... (more)

Saving Your Jean’s Life

From The Zen Capitalist
November 30, 2009 at 11:00 am
Behind all wardrobes there are great pairs of jeans that anchor them.  I should actually say “most” because for my uncle Sam, he will wear nothing but corduroy. ... (more)