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Retiree Flushes Small Fortune Down Toilet

April 24th, 2006

The Associated Press reports that a Retiree Flushes Cash Down Toilet. The man apparently did not realize that his money still had value. As opposed to depositing his money in a financial institution where the money would have earned interest and this confusion would have been avoided, he simply transferred his money from his matress […]

When to Start Thinking About Retirement

April 22nd, 2006

A person should think about retirement upon entry into the workforce. Many people cite the lack of money as the primary reason for their inability to start retirement savings. These same people are able to afford items that are not necessary for comfortable living. They usually also purchase items on credit, effectively making the power […]

You’re Not Walking Fast Enough

April 20th, 2006

Six Signs That You Should Run — Not Walk — From Your New Job is an article I easily remember reading once over the last couple of years. Kate Lorenz provides observations that a new employee can use to perform a quick evaluation of a company. These observations can also be useful to seasoned employees. […]

Software Engineering: Best Job in America

April 13th, 2006

MONEY Magazine and salary.com present a list of the Best Jobs in America. Software engineering is at the top of the list. The average annual income of a software engineer is $80,427. Other parts of the site state outsourcing as a worry of software engineers, and neck, wrist, and back pain are recognized as common […]

Becoming Bullish on Internet Savings Accounts

April 13th, 2006

Lately, I’ve been collecting my 1099s from banks for interest income that I received in 2005. The disparity in my income from these banks as reported in my 1099-INT is surprising. I opened my first bank account when I was 14. I was fairly content with the interest income from Coast Federal since my savings […]