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Personally, I think having a mortgage is a good form of debt for me personally because it allows me to fulfill some other dreams I have in life that aren't tied directly to money.

6 months, 1 week ago on Not All Debt is Bad

Paying too much for any type of insurance.

6 months, 3 weeks ago on 13 Money Moves That Scare the Heck Out of Me

I need to do this for my Roth IRA, I'm always scrambling to find $5k right before the end date.  Thanks for the reminder.

7 months ago on The Pay Yourself First Concept: Are You Applying It?

Great post, Carrie!  Thanks for inspiring people to make more money and get out of debt faster!

7 months ago on Why Making More Money is Crucial to Getting Out of Debt

Thanks for the weekend reading list!

7 months, 1 week ago on Quick Money Tips: Smart Investing Tips to Secure Your Retirement

Cut down on "extra" expenses.  Entertainment for example.

8 months ago on The Effects of Inflation and How to Prepare for It

I love skiing, so having an SUV is important to me.  The good thing is I don't use it as my main form of transportation (yeah city buses!) so therefore my insurance is lower and people give me cash to drive them up to the mountain.  Win / win!

8 months, 1 week ago on Buying a Gas Guzzler Can Save You Money

It's amazing what a well documented complaint can get you with the airline companies.  Would be interested to see what their payout is for dissatisfied companies.

8 months, 1 week ago on The Key To Earning Free Travel With Your Credit Card

It's a great place to go costume shopping too!

8 months, 2 weeks ago on Getting Thrifty with Shopping

Chris Guillebeau has a great program called Travel Hacking.  Check it out: http://travelhacking.org/

8 months, 2 weeks ago on How to Find the Best Luxury Travel Deals

I would invest in some home improvement projects too :)

8 months, 3 weeks ago on 5 Financial Moves to Make Immediately After You Get a New Job

Nope.  I've only had used cars.

8 months, 4 weeks ago on Running the Gauntlet that is the New Car Dealership

I live right by OHSU a huge teaching hospital, so all my friends who are nurses have a hard time finding jobs since everyone moves to Portland, falls in love with it and wants to stay.

9 months ago on Looking for Job Security? Here Are the 5 Best Degrees to Get

 @GlenCraig You'll just have to come back and visit again real soon!

9 months ago on Financial Bloggers Meetup in Portland

Thanks for letting us host a FinCon meet up!  Can't wait to see everyone next week in Denver!

9 months ago on Financial Bloggers Meetup in Portland

I have dental insurance through my company.  Definitely worth it since I go twice a year.

9 months ago on Ouch! My Uninsured Trip to the Dentist

According to LIMRA, “Three in ten American households (35 million) are uninsured and half say they need more life insurance.”

YIKES!

9 months ago on How to Find the Best Term Life Insurance

My mom owns a rental property and I manage it for her.  We went through the city to get some free information, screenings, forms, etc.  Super helpful when you start the processes.  I think a 12 month lease minimum is a must, plus no smoking and pets, definitely helps narrow it down.

9 months, 3 weeks ago on Find a Tenant: Credit Check and Screening

Congrats.  I don't own a TV, but I've been thinking about getting a projector for my basement to watch movies through my laptop and TV via the internet.  Thanks for the tips if I ever go the TV route.

10 months ago on How to Buy a Flat Screen TV

 @Philip Taylor Learn something new everyday.  I need to try this one!

10 months, 1 week ago on The Cost of My Trip to Portland, Oregon