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The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Springing Forth Edition

{ Posted on Mar 07 2012 by Trent }
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On Sunday, we had a snowstorm that deposited several inches on the ground and left me shoveling the driveway. On Tuesday, the temperature reached 70 F and I went on a long walk in short sleeves. Spring springs suddenly. Marginal Tax Rate VS ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Springing Forth Edition

{ Posted on Mar 07 2012 by Trent }
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On Sunday, we had a snowstorm that deposited several inches on the ground and left me shoveling the driveway. On Tuesday, the temperature reached 70 F and I went on a long walk in short sleeves. Spring springs suddenly. Marginal Tax Rate VS ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Tired Headache Edition

{ Posted on Feb 29 2012 by Trent }
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A few nights ago, I stayed up until 1 AM working on a project. The following night, I stayed up until 12:30 AM talking to friends. Both of those days, I had to get up at 6 AM. ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Games and Drinks Edition

{ Posted on Feb 22 2012 by Trent }
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For some reason, three people have contacted me within the last day or two asking me for suggestions on how to deal with drinks and snacks when playing board or card games with friends. They do make a mess. If ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Politics Edition

{ Posted on Feb 15 2012 by Trent }
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You would think, with the Iowa caucus ending a month and a half ago, that the automated political calls would stop for our family. You’d be wrong. I’m still getting calls from candidates I don’t support asking me to donate to them. ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Marriage Advice Edition

{ Posted on Feb 08 2012 by Trent }
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If I had to give someone advice on how to keep a marriage in good shape, here’s what it would be. Every day, do two things. One, tell your spouse that you love them and tell them something specific about ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Marriage Advice Edition

{ Posted on Feb 08 2012 by Trent }
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If I had to give someone advice on how to keep a marriage in good shape, here’s what it would be. Every day, do two things. One, tell your spouse that you love them and tell them something specific about ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Human Edition

{ Posted on Feb 01 2012 by Trent }
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Recently, I found out that one of my favorite writers has cancer. That person will announce it in due time if it turns out to be untreatable, but that’s her (or is it his?) decision. When you’re a fan of ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Youth Activities Edition

{ Posted on Jan 25 2012 by Trent }
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Sometimes, I wonder what the line is between an appropriate amount of youth activities and too many activities is. My older children have tumbling/gymnastics one night a week, ice skating one night a week, soccer two nights a week when the ...Read More »

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Warm Blanket Edition

{ Posted on Jan 18 2012 by Trent }
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During the day, when my kids are at school and my wife is out of the house at work, I turn the furnace off and the house gets rather cool. When that happens, I often just wrap myself up in a ...Read More »
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