Archived entries posted in "Emergency fund"

This Is How Rich People Think Differently Than Poor People

Hey, looks like you’re new here! I blog about money. Saving, investing, insuring, getting, and using it! See my “about me” page for more info! To keep up to date, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or get the blog in your email! Thanks for stopping by!I came […]

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Hanks Weekly Hangouts #19 (March 1, 2008)

I churned out the new version of M.I.B. this week and I’ve got to admit, I’m pretty impressed with what Jon was able to cook up. He’s got the design down pat! Love his work and if anyone is looking for someone to help with their design, let me know because I’m happy […]

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Will A Tankless Water Heater Really Save Me Money?

I saw an ad after the Super Bowl (which is about 2.1 million less to run I’d guess than the DURING game ad) about these tankless water heaters. I thought it sounded like a good idea because by the time the wife and kids hit the shower in the morning, there’s nothing left for […]

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Do I Have To Pay Taxes For Stuff I Sell On Ebay?

Hey Hank, I sold about $3,000 worth or my old things on Ebay last year. Do They send a 1099? Do I need to report it? I know the US government wants me to, but do I REALLY need to? - Ed from Kansas
A good question Ed, and let me start […]

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Shifting Your Investing Mindset During A Recession; What Exactly Defines A “Recession”?

What is a recession and has it hit the US?
I have touched on this subject a handful of times in the last few months, but it is something that interests me, and clearly the rest of the blogosphere as these are a high hitting posts that chat about recession. it is on everyone’s mind; and […]

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Hanks Weekly Hangouts #18 (February 23, 2008)

Stumbling the blogosphere this week landed me on a lot of new sites. A lot of them themed around travel. I haven’t planned anything for this year yet, but last year landed me in the “land down under.” Where I will land this year is a mystery for now; for me, my wife, and the […]

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How Can I Battle The Falling Dollar If I Work Overseas For USD?

Hank, I work overseas for a US based company. I earn my money based on USD. But I live in the land of the Euro. Is there anything I can do to balance this out? - Janine in Amsterdam
Ugh, I’ve got some fairly bad news for you Janine. It must be bad because every time […]

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Hanks Weekly Hangouts #17 (February 16, 2008)

Photo by: Aaron WagnerSo I made it through my own personal conspiracy theory this week; got a few inches closer to whipping up the new blog design from Jon @ freelancefolder.com and found myself pleasantly surprised to see my weekly subscriber base climb significantly.  I’d have to say it was a good week for […]

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Monthly net worth update February 10, 2008 (+35.68%)

As odd as it is, housing is dropping like a rock, but my house has actually done very well since last month. The 35.68% rise in my net worth is due 100% to my house value going up on all six sites I check to calculate that facet of my net worth. […]

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Weekly Roundup #16 (February 9, 2008)

Photo by: sleestak66Storms hammered the Pacific Northwest again this week and the US government passed the stimulus plan to brighten everyones day - are you getting any $$$ from it? The reads that caught my eye this week were:
1. MightyBargainHunter reflected on SuperBowl ads -
2. MoneyNing lets us know how to give […]

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