Today, I want to talk about your spouse or partner or whatever you call the person you live with. First, allow me to talk about mine for a moment. Mrs. 1500 isn't perfect:I mentioned last week that she has an issue with turning off lights. Her alter ego villain identity is the Wattage Waster:Another big issue is that she says the word "apricot," like … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: Are You and Your Spouse on the Same Page?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Know What This Is?
Today, I take a short diversion from my normal FI/money questions. I need your help sorting out a family dispute. Last week, I asked you if you were passionate about your work. I do want to discuss your answers, but I'm saving them for next week. I need to get to this week's question as fast as possible because I'm totally annoyed. Keep in mind that I'm a weirdo and strange … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: Do You Know What This Is?
Ask the Readers: Are you Passionate about your Work?
I've been thinking a lot lately about my work. Today, I'll ask you about yours. First though, we have to get to last week's question. Should I pay off my mortgage?Long time readers will know that I'm adamantly against paying off my mortgage. I love borrowing money at 3.25% and having the cash available for a good deal. Lately though, the .9% interest rate on my $100,000 … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: Are you Passionate about your Work?
Ask the Readers: Should I pay off my Mortgage?
I had a recent email exchange with a reader about mortgages. Thanks Khunara for inspiring today's question!I'm always yapping how I'll never, ever, ever, EVER pay off my mortgage. I even wrote about it here. I'm having second thoughts though. Here are the details of my mortgage situation:My home is worth about $400,000*. I owe about $110,000 on the loan, so I … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: Should I pay off my Mortgage?
Ask the Readers: Tell me about a Ridiculous Purchase
UPDATE: We have a winner for the "Guess my stupid purchase" contest. More details next week...I am planning on buying something ridiculous that will set me back about $500 (queue Mrs. 1500 rolling her eyes). If this thing works, it will provide me with hours and hours of enjoyment. I won't tell you what it is now, except that is has to do with balls and will make me a … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: Tell me about a Ridiculous Purchase