Over the last few months, I’ve given a small pile of presentations related to The Simple Dollar, my upcoming book, and other topics. Along the way, I’ve learned several things about what constitutes a good presentation and what constitutes a.
Topics: Careers

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Recently, I picked up two Le Creuset 5 1/2 quart French ovens on a special deal. I’ve been slowly upgrading our kitchen implements and I’ve wanted to upgrade our cracked ceramic casseroles with enameled cast iron that can be used over a...
Topics: Getting Started

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Monica writes in:I used to buy my daughter several new outfits before the start of the school year and then a few more items for Christmas. This worked well when she was less picky about her clothes. The last few years, though, she’s wanted...
Topics: Parenting

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The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes.- Marcel ProustThe single most important element of personal finance is patience. Financial independence isn’t built in a single day – it takes many...
Topics: Getting Started

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Recently, several couples in our community started a frozen meal exchange. It’s a really simple idea. On a certain day, everyone in the exchange meets for coffee and brings along a laundry basket full of frozen meals, one for each family, along...
Topics: Food, Frugality

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