By Patrick Today, I’d like to do something different and talk about my experience with a riding lawnmower. Some of you may think I’m crazy for talking about this, but I think my last two years and experience with my tractor has taught me some valuable lessons (or at least demonstrated how effective certain principles … More A Story About a Riding Lawnmower
By Patrick Cooking at home is one of those habitual activities that comes with a whole host of tangible benefits. I think we’re all familiar with stories talking about “Grandmas home cooking” or “Mom’s secret recipe.” These expressions are used so often because there is an incredible importance to meals cooked and eaten at home. … More The Benefits of Cooking at Home
By Eric Salaries are fun because they seemingly allow you to compare the relative value of various jobs/people with a single data point. A is bigger than B, but C is bigger than A. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s clean. It allows us to simplify – but I would argue over-simplify. One of the … More Total Compensation vs Salary
Ever wonder what it’s like to bank with Marcus by Goldman Sachs? One of us did – here’s what you need to know about the experience.
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The benefits of and which general situations cash back credit cards might be the best type of credit cards for you.
Dollars and cents are not the only way to measure the cost of an item – what happens when you shift your mindset and measure spending in time?
We discuss an alternative way to view the overall value proposition of a purchase in a simple and easy-to-digest form: The Quality-Price Matrix.
What’s the “best” way to measure your financial success? Is there a “right” metric to use? We share our favorite metrics and why we love them more than others.
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By Patrick I remember graduating college and living alone for the first time. I was a new sales representative in Cheyenne, Wyoming and had no idea what it meant to live on your own. Fortunately, I lived in an apartment building where the management company took care of all the maintenance and upkeep of … More What Home Services Really Cost You
Thriving Millionaires 