Applying Agile Principles To Your Finances

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I spent three days last week in a workshop learning advanced concepts of the Agile Methodology. If you’re in software or project management you may have heard of Agile as a methodology in which the requirements to achieve a goal are constantly reevaluated, and course corrections made through incremental and iterative work segments. One of the workshop facilitators stated that she found Agile practices spilling over into her personal life.  As she made that statement, I could feel my eyes roll back into my head. The thought that a project management technique used for complex software development being applied to […] Read more »

How to Find the Best Auto Insurance Quotes Available

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Looking for an auto insurance package that’s both reliable and affordable can be a challenge. It seems the packages that offer quality protection are exorbitantly expensive, and the “fairly priced” nothing more than a string of loopholes strung together. Fortunately, there are quite a few different ways to find those excellent quotes. Let’s take a look at five ways to find great quotes below. 5 Tips for Finding Great Quotes Call your insurance provider. Terms and written conditions can change often, and a change in language can often result in a change in your policy. But wait, wouldn’t you be […] Read more »

Fist Pump Friday: I Love You Like A Blogger Roundup – 3/11

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In less than three weeks the Pizel family will be loading up the van and heading to Florida.  Our accommodations are paid for, and we’ve been saving up our spending money.  In my last paycheck I got an extra bump due to some patent activity awards that came in.  That’s extra cash that will definitely come in handy on our trip! Fist pump for bonus cash, and for my favorite posts of the week! Posts That Make Me Fist Pump Gently Used Car from Debt Discipline 4 Tips To Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck from MoneyNing 5 Simple Ways To […] Read more »

Are Airline Ticket Change Fees Negotiable?

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I recently bought plane tickets for my son and I to go to Austin, Texas for a video game tournament. After some discussion the next day, we purchased two more tickets for my wife and daughter to make it a short get away for the entire family. We were scheduled to fly out Friday morning, and get home late Sunday night. As my wife and I discussed the logistics of the trip, she realized that with all the tournament activities, we wouldn’t have much time to do things with our son. She regretted not booking the trip to start a […] Read more »

How to Trade Forex for Beginners: the Terminology

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One of the things that a beginner in the field of forex trading needs to know is that it has its own set of words that define different actions. How to trade forex for beginners will require them to study some of these terms that will help them get acquainted with the procedures and steps that they will implement in their trading lives. But before you go towards the deeper meaning terms, it is best that you start off with the simpler terms. Simple terms on how to trade forex for beginners Cross rate is the rate of exchange found […] Read more »

Fist Pump Friday: I Love You Like a Blogger Roundup – 3/4

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I’ve got a treat for you today, EOD Nation!  This debt thing that we talk about here on EOD isn’t just a US thing….it’s worldwide.  I’ve got a friend who lives in the UK who put her nose to the grindstone and paid off a ridiculous amount of debt.  Now, she wants to share how she did it, and how you can apply the same principles to rid your life of debt FOREVER.  Part one of a multi-post series of how to do it is up right now.  It’s relatable,  it’s detailed, and it comes from her personal experiences.  I […] Read more »

Do I Need a Trading Education to Become a Profitable Forex Trader?

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Every day you’ll come across advertisements for get-rich-quick schemes. Many of these will tell you how trading Forex can make you millions instantly. But the harsh truth is, you can’t jump straight in. A Forex trading education is necessary for every potential trader. Do you know what the most powerful resource in trading is? Capital? The right software? No, the most powerful resource is knowledge. The best traders are those who understand the Forex markets the best. Here are some of the reasons why you need a proper Forex trading education. Basic terms and concepts When you start trading, you’ll […] Read more »

Fist Pump Friday: I Love You Like A Blogger Roundup – 2/26

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I did something last night that I’ve wanted to do for a very long time.   I registered for a class to become a certified competition BBQ judge!  It’s just a 4 hour class, and I have to travel about an hour north to the University of Minnesota, but it’s going to be so much freaking fun.  I don’t necessarily want to actually judge a competition (although that would be AWESOME).  I thought that learning how BBQ is judged, I might get some tips on what competition BBQ tastes like, and what is expected of it in order to improve my […] Read more »

Easy Save — 10 Tips to Keep More Money in Your Pocket

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Committing to living on a budget is a challenge, as most of us know. But, as most of us also know, it’s becoming an increasingly integral part of daily life. When it comes to being economical and avoiding (or paying off) debts, the tricky part is knowing where to start and what natural adjustments can make a real and lasting difference. Below are 10 easy tips that can help anyone save money. Energy bills Research to make sure that you’re getting the best deal on utility bills by checking the free Energy Saving Trust’s home energy check tool on its website. Not […] Read more »

Quality, Inexpensive Clothes CAN Be Found At Club Stores

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I’m not into brand names. I’m definitely not into brand name clothes; example: paying hundreds of dollars for a pair of jeans. My butt looks just fine without bling across the back pockets. I’m more than content cruising the aisles of Walmart, Target, Old Navy and the occasional trip to Kohl’s when I can combine a 30% off coupon with sale prices. I do recognize that occasionally I do sacrifice some amount of quality in favor of paying less. For the most part, I come out ahead for my money. Sometimes I get a cheap pair of shorts that rip […] Read more »

Fist Pump Friday: I Love You Like A Blogger Roundup – 2/19

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My family is going on a trip to Florida for spring break at the end of March.  We’re actually going with some family and friends, and we’re renting a house together for the week.  The payment for the house rental is due, so today I’m writing out a check for what we owe.  Paid in full using funds stashed away in the bank because THAT, my friends, is what is possible when you’re not under the crushing weight of debt. Fist pump for vacations paid in full, AND my favorite posts of the week Posts That Make Me Fist Pump […] Read more »

The Power Of Financial Freedom: Affording Opportunities

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When you’re under the constant crushing weight of debt, you develop tunnel vision. All that matters is finding some way to get to the next paycheck. It’s basically simple survival mode. It’s difficult to fully understand just how debt can impact life until you find your way out from underneath it truly begin to live life again. I was reminded again this past week just how much debt can affect the trajectory of life. My son is into online gaming big time. Once a month he hosts a gaming party where 8-12 of his friends bring their computer to our […] Read more »

Personal Tax and Forex Trading

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As the old saying goes, death and taxes are the only absolutes, and before you step into the world of financial trading it is certainly worth your while taking the time to understand how at least your taxes will be affected. For a lot of people, the idea of getting stuck into forex trading platforms like CMC Markets can be a daunting. Often it’s the idea of the risk involved, for some it’s the intricate nature of the enterprise and for others it’s the added complications to what may already be a complex financial situation. Assessing Your Own Situation First […] Read more »