Hi there. Usually the Monday morning question is from Mrs. 1500, but today Mr. 1500 is asking the question, Would you buy Dead Harold's house?But first, let's look back at last week's answers to the question, Do you save or spend your coins? I used to save my coins, then take them into the bank (which tells you how long ago I was saving coins) for a surprise windfall. I say … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: Would you buy Dead Harold’s house?
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SUCCESS!!! (and Sir Silly Sock Sweatband Head)
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 once again. Longtime readers will remember that in June, we moved from a neighborhood that did not suit us, to a new neighborhood that does. In the old neighborhood, success was measured by how much money you could spend. We were not considered successful there. We have our own definition of success, and that is to have money, but not seem like it. Here are … [Read more...] about SUCCESS!!! (and Sir Silly Sock Sweatband Head)
Ask the Readers: Do you spend or save your coins?
Hi there, a slightly drier Mrs. 1500 writing to you today. The rain is predicted to subside for the next 4 days, and temperatures are expected to climb, all of which will aid the mud removal effort in our yard.Last week, I asked you what your financial goals were. Then it started raining, our gutters had just come off, so I played in the backyard, bailing water out of … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: Do you spend or save your coins?
Sunday Make-Ahead Recipe: Stuffed Peppers
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 coming to you from a VERY soggy Northern Colorado. Our house is dry, and we are safe. The river has receded back into its banks, and we are extremely fortunate to have no damage. (We are building a porch on the front of our house, and have dug the post holes twice now. With the rain falling, we will have to dig them out once again as they fill up with water, … [Read more...] about Sunday Make-Ahead Recipe: Stuffed Peppers
Ask the Readers: What is your financial goal?
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 again, wanting to know about your financial goals. Do you want to have $10 Million before you retire? Do you want to own a string of rental properties? Do you just want to be comfortable enough to buy everything you want? But first, let's talk about last week's question.Last week I asked a question about minimum wage, and got a flurry of responses. There … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: What is your financial goal?