It has been a few years since I took look at religious based mutual funds, but a recent Kiplinger’s article brought the topic back to my attention. While I think the goal of providing someone an easy investment vehicle that matches their religious intent is a commendable goal, I can’t imagine it being possible. The article,
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Co-op Preschool Can Be Pretty Involving
Whew, last week was back to school and it was quite busy for us. RB40 Junior moved to a co-op preschool this year and it will be a lot more involving than last year. Actually, it was a tough decision for us to change schools. He liked his old preschool and his best friend is still there. I hate to separate the buddies, but they’ll be going to different elementa
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The Hurdles With Helping Others Financially
I’m all about experimenting, I guess it’s the scientist in me that keeps trying to breakout of my work life that consists of a repeating grind that is way to familiar. Recently, I decided to try an new financial experiment where I would take an attractive female or male (mostly female because I’m not a […]
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4 Smart Ways To Pay For Your Next Vacation
A recent survey conducted by American Express determined that the average American spends $1,180 per person on vacation. For a family of four the cost is $4,720 per year. While that seems a little high for my frugal tastes the number doesn’t really surprise me. Even though do I agree we all need a vacation […]
4 Smart Ways To Pay For Your Next Vacation
The Nearly Passive Way I Earn $100+ A Month
I love finding new ways to earn money. It doesn’t have to be a lot, and I’d prefer 3 ways to earn $100/month than one way to earn $300/month. I like diversifying my income streams, so while I have a day job that provides the large majority of my income, this blog and my blog carnival […]
The Nearly Passive Way I Earn $100+ A Month
Fighting To Stay In The Middle Class and Higher Classes
I’m going to tell you a secret, that you may or may not have realized… Suddenly the deck is stacked against you in the wealth building process, especially if you are trying to climb up to the higher income and social classes. First I’m going to come out and identify the reasons I believe the […]
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Vacationing With Family And Friends
Vacationing with Family and Friends is a great way to do vacations! This summer, we all packed up and headed to the beach in one of our typical family vacations, and I have to say it was a great time. I think what we really enjoyed about it was the fact that we all get […]
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Predictions for 2014 Job Market for Graduates
The graduate job market has undergone some serious changes during the last year, and there are some facts graduates should know when entering it this year. Of you are checking the latest job openings and think what kind of job will suit in your qualification and your needs, look through the changes and think how […]
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Are you a Minimalist or a Pack Rat?
You know, I think collecting things is very instinctual. That’s why we buy so much useless stuff and clutter up our homes. It’s so difficult to throw things out and many people would rather rent a storage unit to store the stuff they don’t even use anymore. It’s just human nature to collect things. Here is our subject today – RB40 Jr. He has been collec
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The Real Financial Independence Crossover Point
The crossover point of financial independence isn’t where you’ve been told. Let me explain… You see the crossover point where you are now considered financially independent and work is optional isn’t really the point that you think it is, instead it is just another financial milestone on the journey to financial independence… The real crossover […]
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