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Happy New Year 2015

As 2014 quickly comes to an end, we should all take a moment to count our blessings, learn our lessons, and take stock of what we experienced. I look back on a year that started with lows and ended with things in a much better place. My health has greatly improved, my finances have made steady progress and I am happy to continue writing this blog. I am grateful for all these things and more, but I particularly want to thank you for reading along as my blog has taken shape over these past 8 months. Hopefully 2014 turned out to be a good year for you as well.

Happy New Year 2015

My wife and I have finished evaluating the details of our 2014 finances and adjusting our budget for 2015. We’ve also spent time setting our goals for next year and creating detailed plans to achieve them. If you haven’t done these yet, it’s not too late! Really!!

Be safe as you celebrate the ringing in of the new year, and have a joyous and prosperous 2015!

Best regards,
Gary

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Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions, Do This Instead

It’s that time again, when the year is drawing to a close and we begin to think about the better versions of our lives that we want for the future. And so we make new year’s resolutions as people have done since ancient times. These days we resolve to lose weight, to eat better and exercise more, to save money, to get out of debt, to drink less or to quit smoking, and just maybe to actually be a more loving person. But how resolved are we if these resolutions are infamous for being broken?

Don't Make New Year's Resolutions, Do This Instead

In a recent article, Money suggests that people making financial resolutions fared better than with other types of resolutions and that’s a start. But instead of just making resolutions, what if we made goals backed up by a plan?Continue reading“Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions, Do This Instead”

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Why Saving Money is So Important to Me

Personal finance is about money, but more importantly, it’s personal. We each have our own financial history, motivations, values, goals, and circumstances. Today I’d like to tell you a bit about me personally, about why saving money is so important to me, and how that influences my finances as well as this blog.

Gary WeinerI grew up in Philadelphia many long years ago. While my family didn’t have a lot, I was fortunate that we had enough. Both my parents worked, and with my mother as the shopper of the house, I learned that stretching your money as far as possible was important.Continue reading“Why Saving Money is So Important to Me”

Slow Cooker Meals for Savings – Short Ribs with Red Wine

Lots of people are looking for an easy way to make home-cooked meals that are healthier and save time and money…and slow cooker meals (aka crockpot meals) are a great answer. My wife and I have used our slow cooker for years, both at home and when bringing a dish to a party. Some of our tastiest meals came from the slow cooker, and we’re always trying new recipes.

Slow Cooker Meals for Savings - Short Ribs with Red Wine

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