To Invest or Not to Invest

To Invest or Not to Invest

I cut an article out of the paper today to share with Nathan.  He had invested in Walmart several years ago because he liked the idea of them going green.  He knew that a big company like Walmart could make a difference. He was right.  According to the article Walmart is now holding farmers accountable for their farming practices.  It’s recycling its used plastic into dog beds, producing smaller laundry detergent bottles to reduce packaging, and it’s transporting its goods in hybrid 18-wheelers…

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The Mystery Charge – A Teachable Moment

The Mystery Charge – A Teachable Moment

The cell phone bill came in.  It was a little higher than usual, not by much, but enough to get me looking for the reason why.  I consider the cell phone bill a fixed expense.  Technically, it’s not since there is always the possibility that we could go over minutes at which point the charges skyrocket.  I know this.  Two teenage boys with their first girlfriends and, well, let’s just say they finally understood what I meant by girls can…

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How Does a 15-year old Save for a Car?

How Does a 15-year old Save for a Car?

Ryan just bought a car. And she’s a beauty, too. 2002 baby blue (uh, metallic blue) Toyota Prius with only 57,000 miles. Owned by a 91-year old grannie who used it mostly to drive to church and back. No kidding. Problem is, Ryan can’t drive it; never mind he doesn’t have his license. He barely has his permit. And taking an online course to get his permit happened after he bought the car. How does a 15-year old with no…

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