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Unintentional Product Placement and Brilliant Marketing

Companies are becoming increasingly more clever about their product placement strategies. Where else have you seen some examples?

Peter Critical Thinking, Spending 2 Comments January 29, 2011 1 Minute

The Hierarchy of Financial Needs

Something in a recent book made me think of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which in turn got me to think about the hierarchies present in personal finance. Do you like my pyramid or would you like to suggest another angle?

Peter Critical Thinking, Giving & Gifting, Paradigms 7 Comments January 19, 2011 4 Minutes

Don’t Lock Yourself into an Expert’s Advice

Following personal finance experts isn't always the best ideas. Here are a few reasons why you should think twice.

Peter Critical Thinking, Planning 8 Comments December 8, 2010 2 Minutes

60 Reasons Why Personal Finance is So Damn Hard

One of the things that always amazes me is just how much information is written, spoken, taped, or talked about when it comes to personal finance. But it’s really no surprise because it’s one of the hardest things we have to deal with as grown-ups. Here are 60 reasons why.

Peter Critical Thinking, Featured 9 Comments November 17, 2010 3 Minutes

Should Millionaires Apply for Unemployment?

3,000 millionaires claimed unemployment benefits in 2008. They have a right to do so, but is it the RIGHT thing to do when millions of others are struggling?

Peter Critical Thinking, Current Events, Income, Insurance, Readers Weigh In 23 Comments October 6, 2010 2 Minutes

“I Don’t Have Any Money”: Bull (most likely…)

If you've ever said "I don't have any money," this is the post you need to read. Money mantras can be deadly if applied incorrectly, and this is certainly one case of poor self-thought.

Peter Critical Thinking, Emotions, Paradigms, Psychology 4 Comments October 1, 2010 1 Minute

Test it in Your Money Lab

Ever wonder if a new and innovative money system would work in your situation? When it comes to money, you can pretty much test to your heart's content. It takes a bit more work (you have to keep your existing system active), but it lets you evaluate and explore. I call this my "money lab." … Continue reading Test it in Your Money Lab →

Peter Changes, Critical Thinking, Planning, Tips 1 Comment September 8, 2010 1 Minute

5 Financial Items We Tend to Procrastinate

There are five things in personal finance that people always seem to procrastinate. There are a few major reasons for this. Are you guilty of avoiding these five?

Peter Critical Thinking, Planning 33 Comments April 21, 2010 4 Minutes

Somebody, Please Take My Money

I went looking for a space heater last night and came up empty handed. Is this the right way to operate a business?

Peter Critical Thinking, Spending 25 Comments March 9, 2010 2 Minutes

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Hire Outside Help

Three reasons why I think hiring outside help might not be a good idea. What do you think?

Peter Critical Thinking, Family & Kids, Household, Spending 33 Comments February 4, 2010 3 Minutes

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