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Muck and Mire’s guide to financial serenity for the self-employed

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Entries from December 2007

How to save money—really

December 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Your savings will only grow if you establish a savings plan and stick to it religiously. Employed folks have 401k’s and other options that allow them to pay themselves first, before they get their hands on their money. This reduces the chance that they will spend it before they save it. A self-employed person can […]

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Tags: Online Banks · Pay Yourself First · Saving · Savings goals and dreams · The Emergency Fund · The Retirement Fund

Surprise!

December 4th, 2007 · No Comments

I’ve been told I’m hard to surprise. I’ve alway wanted one of those great surprise parties, one you have no idea is coming, one that brings together all your favorite people, favorite foods and favorite expensive gifts.
But when it comes to bills, I hate surprises. What I hate more is that—even though I know it’s coming—our health […]

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Tags: Oh Yeah, Health Care · People Like Us · Savings goals and dreams