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A Very, Merry DIY Christmas Party

December 13, 2017

This article is be contributed by my wife, Samantha Bryant.  Samantha is president of Samantha Bryant PR a Denver, Colorado based public relations consultancy.    Are you dreaming of a “DIY” holiday party? You are in luck. There are many ways to save money this holiday season, especially when it comes to ringing in the […]

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Focus on the Big Things – Part One

March 20, 2014

When you read various personal finance websites you will find that a lot of them are packed full of tips on how to save money.  Items like, unplug your electronics when not in use, turn the water off while brushing your teeth (does anyone actually let it run?), drive slower, don’t use your air conditioner, […]

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The Cheapest and Easiest Way to Feel Better About Yourself

December 6, 2013

Those of us who live in western cultures understand that there is a social stigma that tells us that if we are not feeling happy, then we are doing something wrong.  This being the case, we spend thousands upon thousands of dollars in an attempt to make ourselves feel better.  We go to therapy and […]

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Financial Rules Stay-At-Home Spouses Need to Know

November 18, 2013

Spouses who decide to stay home with their kids know that they will be making sacrifices. It’s difficult to put a career on hold and easily be able to pick it back up again several years later. And losing one parent’s income means money is tighter, which can often lead to strife and disagreements. Most […]

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Why School is Different When You Are Past Your 20’s

October 14, 2013

For those of us who attended college right out of high school, we dreaded the “old people” who would sit in the front of the class and ask a lot of questions.  It seemed that the older you got, the harder it was to grasp concepts.  Now as I’m into my 30’s I find that […]

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Determine Your Value

September 27, 2013

A while back I discovered the comic strip XKCD.  I love it because it makes me feel smart, especially when I laugh and share it with others and they just give me a blank stare.  If you have not seen the site, be careful.  The disclaimer at the bottom of the page says, “Warning: this […]

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Want a Raise at Work? Hit the Gym

June 25, 2013

Recently I talked to you about quitting the gym and riding a bike to work.  You will get just as much, if not more, exercise and you will save money while doing so.  Since then I ran across this article that outlines how working out regularly can help lead to getting a raise at work.  […]

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