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Banks and Credit in 1948

Believe it or not, this 10-minute gem from 1948 helped me understand why Washington keeps harping about “thawing out the credit industry.”

I think one lesson we can draw from this film is the importance of getting to know our bankers. My mother-in-law has been banking at the same few banks for well over 40 . . . → Read More: Banks and Credit in 1948

Building a Nest Egg Through Widows and Orphans Investing

Rebuild Your Savings

Let me say this up front: I am not an investment specialist. Just because I’m going this way doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the right direction for you. All the usual disclaimers apply including that this post is informational only and shouldn’t be construed as investment advice.

My mother-in-law is . . . → Read More: Building a Nest Egg Through Widows and Orphans Investing

Managing Money Like Your Grandmother

Whenever I would use the f-word, people look at me horrified.  Apparently we can cuss to our heart’s content, but mention frugality and people recoil.  I’m not sure when “frugal” and “budget” became really-bad-words.  But one thing I know, I wish I had learned to embrace frugal habits and the concept of budgeting long before . . . → Read More: Managing Money Like Your Grandmother