Tag Archives: finances

Do-be-do-be-do

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Kate Kresse

Begin to be now what you will be hereafter. William James. Don’t you just love that quote? In the midst of the chaos I am in this week [aka working on taxes plus tutoring] it keeps me centered. I must begin … Continue reading →

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Will my Jars Seal??

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I just had my first adventure in canning. I canned sliced apples and applesauce. It was easier than I expected. My jars are cooling now. This will be the moment of truth. Did my jars seal properly? Or will my … Continue reading →

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How I am coping with this economy – My own Post # 277

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Kate Kresse

I spent on average about a half day a week running errands. I have gotten to the point where I make my little circle tour. I go from Sprouts (a store kind of like Whole Foods)–great prices on produce and … Continue reading →

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Suggest a way for the government to get rid of foreclosed properties

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Suggest a way for the government to get rid of foreclosed properties. The first step would be to offer the homes back to the foreclosed owners at 0% down at the current market price. The next step should be for … Continue reading →

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Do you wish you had more money or time? Topic # 224

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Do you wish you had more money or time? It isn’t that I am feeling immortal today. It is that the economic setbacks that we have had over the years overwhelm me at times. I know money isn’t everything. But the … Continue reading →

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Postaday Topic #206: How much debt is too much?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Topic #206: How much debt is too much? The average American has $16k in debt, down from $35k in 2008. The ability to borrow money is important in all economies, but borrowing more than you can pay causes all kinds … Continue reading →

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When is it better to be sorry than safe? – topic # 64

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Kate Kresse

When is it better to be sorry than safe?. Sometimes you just have to be adventurous. You try out for a play, interview for a new job, write a story, paint a picture, paint a room a new color–all without a 100% guarantee … Continue reading →

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You’ve got a magic tree: what does it grow? Post #63

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Kate Kresse

You’ve got a magic tree: what does it grow? My ideas have run a little dry today. As a result, my answer will be a bit pedestrian. I live in the southwest, so there aren’t any of the lovely apple trees … Continue reading →

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What would you do with a million dollars? Topic #50

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Kate Kresse

What would you do with a million dollars. Right off the top, of course, would come the taxes (grrr). Then 10% to charity. Pay off the house. Pay off the other debts. Set aside at least a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

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Postaday topic #16: What’s the wackiest advice you’ve ever heard?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Kate Kresse

Topic: What’s the wackiest advice you’ve ever heard? “Be a homeowner. You can never lose money in real estate”. Oh yes, a real estate agent actually said that to us when we were looking for a house to buy in NJ. … Continue reading →

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