What is the cost of Money?

What does that mean? When you borrow money there is always a cost – even if funds are borrowed from family, where the cost may be emotional capital. The primary cost is the interest charged on the loan. It can also be the cost of your time in earning the money, e.g. how many hours …

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Graduation is over…now what?

It has been a while since I sat down to write an article and I didn’t realize it had been so long!  It feels like some days there is so much to do.  I went to visit my family and saw my niece graduate from high school.  She has done so well and it was …

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Merry “MJ Holiday Dinner!”

It’s almost Thanksgiving Eve and everyone is making plans. Some are going to cook and host, some will travel to meet up with family or friends and some may just order in take-out and rest! My mom used to make her “Holiday” dinner for all of the special occasions. She would make the pies the …

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Not Your Mama’s Tuna Casserole!

I remember when my Mom first learned about and made a Tuna Casserole…. My mom was so proud that she had made this ubiquitous 70’s meal!  While we were eager to have something new for dinner and the noodles looked promising…. we were not happy.  We ate it, but that tuna smell.  I actually don’t …

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Hello….Frugal?

Dinner time!  Planning a meal, healthy or just filling, every night takes time and energy.  Especially, when you want to be frugal and healthy or even if you just want an easy meal that is tasty without breaking the bank.  With so many folks cooped up at home many of us either had to learn …

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Dollars and Sense

While I was thinking about writing about another food recipe, as food is really one of life’s pleasures, I feel the need to talk dollars and sense.  Money can be a big (and sometimes painful) issue and there are plenty of blogs about money.  I wonder how many people are intimidated by the financial blogs …

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