Mind-melting movies can transport us to different worlds, make us feel emotions we never thought possible, and challenge our perceptions of reality. Someone recently asked Reddit for the best films that are mind-blowing, thought-provoking gems worth your time. Here are the top-voted movies. 1. The Spine of Night (2021) The Spine of Night is an animated … Read more
âIn this house, we have chocolate cake for breakfast, and we never bother with silly little things like bedtimes or brushing our teeth.’Â Lack of sleep and questionable dental habits aside, I still wish I could live inside the Owens familyâs iconic Victorian home. Though I can hardly believe it, next year marks a quarter-century […]
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When helping clients with the biggest financial decision of their lives, Edna doesnât just see her role as a real estate agent. Even with her…
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Here’s a shocker. Only about 40 percent of borrowers obtain more than one mortgage quote, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive and mortgage comparison service LendingTree. Despite this, more than nine in 10 borrowers understand that mortgage rates vary among mortgage lenders, which explains why only three in 10 felt “very confident” they… Read More »Most Consumers Only Obtain One Mortgage Quote
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Finances are a leading cause of stress that can deteriorate mental and physical health if left unchecked. Stress and finances are unavoidable parts of life, and youâd be hard-pressed to find someone who hasnât experienced money troubles themselves. In 2019, 59 percent of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck, and a majority expected to continue
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Buying groceries can take up a substantial portion of your budget. You can purchase various cheap foods that are healthy and save money.
Note: This is a substantial re-write of an article I first published more than twelve years ago. (Yikes, I’m old!) I’ve opted to keep some of the older comments if they had good suggestions.
Earlier this week, I wrote about my quest for quality pajamas. I recently paid $80 to purchase a pair from Filson, a company I trust for well-made goods. It’s my hope that these will be the last pair of pajamas that I ever purchase. My goal was to “buy it for life”.
This experience reminded me of two other companies that I love for their top-notch stuff.
Here’s something I’ve learned over the past fifteen years: One way to practice financial prudence while living the good life is to buy quality products, products that are a pleasure to use, products that will last a lifetime (or at least a decade).
Today, let’s talk a little about choosing quality over price. Let’s talk about the “buy it for life” philosophy.
The first challenge is to figure out how to find the good stuff. When you’re ready to make a purchase, how can you know which items are quality and which are run of the mill?
Sometimes you’ll know which company offers a high-quality version of whatever it is you need to buy, either from personal experience or from paying attention to friends and family. Or, if you don’t know off the top of your head, you know whom to ask for more information. If I wanted to buy audio gear, for instance, I’d ask my brother. He’s an audiophile and could steer me in the right direction.
Most of the time, however, you’ll have to do some research.
Global economic downturns are sure to affect everyone to some extent. This year has seen record unemployment numbers and job losses, which have disproportionately affected women and especially women of color. This is a unique situation to the 2020 economic recession, which is why many are calling it the âshe-cession.â We took a closer look
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Yesterday, Kim and I joined my cousins for an afternoon trip to the Oregon Coast. Our aim was to harvest a bounty of clams. We came home with zero. We managed, however, to harvest a bounty of mussels. Plus, the dog had fun.
My cousin Duane carpooled with us to and from the beach. We rode in Kim’s car: a 1997 Honda Accord that’s showing signs of its age.
“It’s a little warm in here,” Duane said about ten minutes into our drive. “Would you mind turning down the heat?”
“Well, I can’t turn down the air,” Kim said. “It’s stuck on high. But I can turn down the temperature.” She laughed as she demonstrated that the knob for the air volume has broken off at the post. The vents now permanently blow at full force.
“This car is falling to pieces,” I said. “Literally.” As if to prove my point, a bit of molding fell from a roof handle. I picked it up and wedged it back into place.
“I like my car,” Kim said. “I have an emotional attachment to it. But I’ve come to the realization that it’s time to start searching for something else.”
More and more, it looks like our vehicles have reached the end of the road.