Today is Halloween! For me, this date marks the passage from fall to winter, and it also brings back fun memories from a time when I was younger. These days, I’m the one giving out candies from the door, and in a few more years I might be the parent with the small kid going [...]
Archive for October, 2011
Filed under Miscellaneous,Opinion
5 Tips for a Fun and Safe Halloween
8 Comments Kevin on Oct 31st 2011
The following is a guest post by Music Magpie. The internet makes everything faster, easier and information centric. Charities have seen the opportunity and are seizing the day, with good reason. The single largest expense for a charity is the cost of actual fundraising. Creating websites, links, social media accounts and other electronic communications not [...]
13 Comments Guest on Oct 30th 2011
The following is a guest post by Genworth Financial. I’ve written about the types of life insurance available (Universal, Term and Whole Life Insurance), as I believe anyone who has children should be thinking about investing in a life insurance policy. Investing in life insurance is a way to translate the financial risks of dying [...]
2 Comments Guest on Oct 29th 2011
Temperatures are going into the minuses… I have a test on Monday, and winter is getting closer. Standing against the cold is the great support, comments, and feedback from everyone… thanks! I also had the good opportunity to meet Forest from Frugal Zeitgeist from the second time now. He’s a pretty cool guy with a [...]
9 Comments Kevin on Oct 28th 2011
Filed under Economics,General Reviews,Miscellaneous
Comparative Advantage: I Hired Two Fellow Bloggers, and It Was a Great Decision!
There is a concept in economics known as comparative advantage. The idea is that we are better off by specializing in the things that we are good at, and trading with others for the things that they are good at. We’re all better off as a result. It doesn’t even matter if one person is better than [...]
17 Comments Kevin on Oct 27th 2011
Filed under Growing Your Wealth,Guest Posts,Investing,Saving Your Money
Why You Need To Pay Attention To The Fees You Are Paying On Your Retirement Investments
The following is a guest post by Chris Holdheide. Back a few years ago while working in financial services, one of my jobs was to help people plan for their retirement. As a part of that job I was also required to provide a prospectus, which is a document that explains everything about the fund they [...]
10 Comments Guest on Oct 26th 2011
Fall is now in full swing, with red and golden trees (that were still green just a couple of weeks ago!), dropping temperatures, and shortening days. It’s going to be winter soon, and while I actually look forward to the start of winter, ask me how I feel in two or three month’s time. However, [...]
8 Comments Kevin on Oct 24th 2011
The following is a guest post from First Utility. Because utility prices have doubled in the last six years and the news seems to suggest more increases in the future, British homeowners have become serious about gas and electricity comparison shopping. Sometimes, switching energy suppliers can bring down your energy bills, especially if you buy [...]
No Comments Guest on Oct 23rd 2011
Online poker has been a big time hit with all sorts of poker players around the country. Events like the World Series of Poker have brought in players from different parts of the world. Now lots of people are taking up poker online and offline. Some people have even managed to make a nice living [...]
No Comments Guest on Oct 23rd 2011
