Even a few years ago jobs for those with a bit more than a few gray hairs were scarce. Now, everyone is hurting for a job - and semi-retirees are far from an exception. Adding insult to injury, did...

The Bootstrapped Home Business: Expenses

So you're sitting in the same gray cubicle, thinking the same thought - ?some day, I'll start my own business, and break away from this hell.? But then you start to realize how much it costs, and i...

The Bootstrapped Home Business: Starting for Free

In this ?slowing economy,? you're probably worried about your job ? and quite rightly, too. Most larger companies will definitely lay off a few thousand workers, and if one of them is you, what are...

Get Emotional About Your Money

For many of us, dealing with financial matters is emotionally stressful. Bills in our mail, notices in our email inboxes, voicemail messages - all of these have the potential to add up to one major...

Savings Rule of Thumb #1 ? The Emergency Fund

Do you have 3 to 6 months of living expenses tucked away in a safe place? Some people are fanatical about it - ?I don't care if you're Donald Trump, you need an emergency fund? - but I subscribe to...