The past week has been beautiful, with warm weather, lots of sun, and allergies that have subsided a bit lately, actually letting me function outdoors! The downside is that our balcony and windows are full of more spiders and bugs than ever… a crow seems to have built a nest on the roof, and some… [Read More]
Archives for June 2011
Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School
Is it possible to become a millionaire, on a teacher’s salary? Teacher and author Andrew Hallam seems to think so, and he shares his lessons in his upcoming book “Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School“. I have always enjoyed reading Andrew’s personal finance and investing advice on his… [Read More]
Weekend Reading: Bitcoin Heist Edition
As some of you know by know, I have been a proponent of Bitcoins for some time. I believe that Bitcoin is a truly revolutionary technology and a harbinger of things soon to come. At the same time, Bitcoin is also a nascent technology and as such has many rough edges that still need to… [Read More]
Guest Post at Super Frugalette: Going for quality is the frugal way…
Super Frugalette was kind enough to publish a guest post from yours truly! The guest post is titled “Going for quality is the frugal way” and over there, I discuss the difference between frugality and cheapness, and why it sometimes, but not always, makes sense to go for quality over cheap, as well as adventures… [Read More]
Weekend Reading: Allergies Edition
We’re barely into the summer yet I’ve had stronger allergies these days than others. I love the sun & heat, but the sneezing and itchy throat is my downfall! I ended up not sleeping too much this week but I think I’ll get used to it, soon. The summer is a time of sun &… [Read More]




