As I announced on Twitter a few days ago, I recently turned in the manuscript for my upcoming second book. I’m extremely proud of this book, as I conceived of the entire idea myself, spent literally hundreds of hours researching materials and...

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Megan writes in:I’m by far the most financially sensible person in my family. I spend far less than I earn, yet I’m happy with the things I do have. I have my retirement savings in very good shape (even after the mess last year!) and I have.
Topics: Getting Started

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Each Monday, The Simple Dollar opens up the reader mailbags and answers ten to twenty simple questions offered up by the readers on personal finance topics and many other things. Got a question? Ask it in the comments. You might also enjoy the archive of.
Topics: Reader Mailbag

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Every other Sunday, The Simple Dollar reviews a personal development, career, or entrepreneurship book.Knowing how to be a leader – and using that skill from time to time – opens doors for you no matter what you’re doing in life. It...
Topics: Books, Careers, Personal Productivity / Personal Development

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November is here. Winter is sneaking up on us, and with winter comes winter heating bills for most of the United States. I live in northern Iowa, where temperatures can get quite cold in the heart of the winter months and, since I work from home, I...
Topics: Frugality, Getting Started

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