Archive for the ‘Odds and Ends’ Category:

Spotify: The Future of Music Is Here — and You’ll Pay Less for It

{ Posted on Jul 28 2011 by Sierra Black }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Consumerism, Get Rich Slowly, News, Odds and Ends, Uncategorized
This post is from staff writer Sierra Black. Sierra writes about frugality, sustainable living, and raising children at Childwild.com. Europe’s hit music-listening service has finally launched in the United States. Spotify is here, and it’s already changed the way I listen ...Read More »

Defining Your Financial Future

{ Posted on Jun 27 2011 by J.D. Roth }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, Odds and Ends, Psychology, Uncategorized
This is a guest post from Kent Thune. Thune urges readers to place meaning and purpose before money and planning at his blog, The Financial Philosopher. For better or worse, language has a significant influences on who we are and what ...Read More »

The Basic Allowance for Housing: Helping Military Members Afford a Home

{ Posted on May 30 2011 by J.D. Roth }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, House and Home, Money Hacks, Odds and Ends, Uncategorized
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a federal holiday to commemorate U.S. soldiers who died while in military service. This is a guest post from Chris Birk, a recovering journalist and the director of content and communications for ...Read More »

A Penny Saved is a Penny Spurned? What to Do with Pockets Full of Change

{ Posted on May 25 2011 by J.D. Roth }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, Odds and Ends, Spare Change, Uncategorized
This post is from GRS staff writer Donna Freedman. Donna writes a personal finance column for MSN Money. She also writes about frugality, intentional living, and life in general at her own blog, Surviving And Thriving. I regularly empty the change ...Read More »

Follow-Up: Mason Shoe Company

{ Posted on May 14 2011 by J.D. Roth }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, Odds and Ends, Real-Life, Uncategorized
I get a lot of requests for follow-ups to reader stories and reader questions. People want to hear how things turned out. Because I want to know how things turned out, too, I’ve started a semi-regular feature at Get Rich ...Read More »

The Lottery: An “Investment” for Fools (with Bonus Lottery Simulator!)

{ Posted on Mar 30 2011 by J.D. Roth }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Funny Money, Get Rich Slowly, Odds and Ends, Uncategorized
Over the years, I’ve done some foolish things with my finances. I’ve squandered money on comic books. I’ve speculated on risky stocks, hoping to make a quick fortune. I’ve paid a gazillion dollars — or something close to it — ...Read More »

42 Goals in 42 Months

{ Posted on Mar 25 2011 by J.D. Roth }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, Odds and Ends, Self-Improvement, Uncategorized
I’m not big on holidays. They seem fabricated — an excuse to sell stuff. Thanksgiving is a big exception. So too are birthdays. I think everyone should celebrate birthdays in a big way. For me this year, that means commandeering Get ...Read More »

Affirm Your Way To Wealth

{ Posted on Mar 16 2011 by Sierra Black }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, Odds and Ends, Psychology
This post is from staff writer Sierra Black. Sierra writes about frugality, sustainable living, and getting her kids to eat kale at Childwild.com. This morning, I did something unusual. After I brushed my teeth, I looked in the mirror and recited: “People ...Read More »

Developing Systems That Work

{ Posted on Mar 03 2011 by J.D. Roth }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, Hints and Tips, Odds and Ends, Self-Improvement, Uncategorized
In my fantasy life, I’m an organized guy. In the real world, that’s just not the case. I do my best to stay on top of things — I make lists, use a calendar, ask Kris for help — but ...Read More »

Gaming Without Breaking the Bank

{ Posted on Mar 02 2011 by J.D. Roth }
No Comments
Tags : , ,
Categories : All, Get Rich Slowly, Odds and Ends, Shopping, Uncategorized
Though J.D.’s back on the blog, he’s still a bit behind — so much e-mail! — so here’s a guest-post from Tim Ellis, who writes Seattle Bubble when he isn’t glued to a screen, zoned out on video games. You ...Read More »
« Older Entries
Newer Entries »