“I want every Lego set ever made.” “I want every Bruder truck in the Bruder book.” These are actual quotes from my six-year-old son. When he makes these comments, my wife and I make a point to use this time […]
Just Because You Can Afford Something Doesn’t Mean You Should – Part 2
In my last post, I wrote about considering trade-offs when making purchases. Today, I’ll start by digging into costs for most people’s largest expense, their primary residence. After costs, I’ll give an overview of what banks do when pre-approving you […]
Just Because You Can Afford Something Doesn’t Mean You Should – Part 1
When I started “Rat Race Off Ramp”, I highlighted a few ways to think about money, saving, and spending. Two of my early posts were “Money and Your Life” and “Spending with a Different Mindset.” In another post, “Are you […]