I thought it would be fun to discuss how we all think of / plan to use our emergency funds (at whatever stage they may be!). Personally, my philosophy (which is definitely evolving over time) right now is: How much: enough for 6 months' bare necessities for the two of us, assuming ZERO...

I ran out today to get a couple of hams ($6.99 each for 4lb boneless ham, or $1.75/lb), and it made me think of my basic meat philosophy. We only buy meat that is 1.99 a lb. or less unless it's a very special occasion. Beef is the only thing we break the rule for, but that's because we buy a...

I'm interviewing for a full-time term appointment as a Mathematics Instructor next week. This semester I have been an adjunct instructor for chemistry, which is my first teaching experience (I've TAed before and tutored before, but this is my first time being "the man"). I want to be prepared...

Mall rat philosophy in Charlie White's cartoon OMG BFF LOL Wanting leads to buying which leads to wanting MORE which leads to buying more...

I am trying to figure out what the best system is for shopping for children's clothes, both in terms of simplicity and money-saving. I have two boys that are close in age. I try to be very organized and box up the clothes by size so that when one outgrows something, it gets tossed back into...

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Now before I get flamed I want to say that I am a Christian, first and foremost..... I have of late been reading some books that some might consider a "lit-tle" on the ste-range side. For example...."Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. Has anyone ever read it? It's really a philosophy on...