Author Archives: nickduse

Got a Need? Give your way out of it.

Posted on December 4, 2015

My wife and I just had our first baby, and as everyone predicted (in no particular order): We have lost sleep (and hope to find it again someday), we can now change a diaper in the dark in under fifteen … Continue reading →

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Phishing for Trouble

Posted on November 20, 2015

Recently, I’ve had a few people forward some spam and “phishing” (trying to get unauthorized information from you) e-mails that they have received, and I am saddened to report that the bad guys are getting better at this.  While your … Continue reading →

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The Power of an Envelope

Posted on December 12, 2014

A few years ago, I started receiving some gifts that came in envelopes but weren’t cash, weren’t gift cards, and they weren’t homemade coupons for washing my car the following summer (though those in particular are always encouraged.)  These gifts … Continue reading →

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Count on December

Posted on December 13, 2013

Yes, I know what you’re going to say, Christmas is already here, it’s too late to save for it.  OK, I’ll grant you that.  But if I had one Christmas wish for you (and for me), I would wish that … Continue reading →

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Give Your Savings a Name!

Posted on August 24, 2013

A friend of mine was losing sleep the other week, concerned about his financial future.  Not the “it’s what I’m thinking about as I drift off” kind of losing sleep, but more like the “I wake up every two hours … Continue reading →

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Just Say No

Posted on August 9, 2013

Debt can seem normal and needed (“everyone’s doing it”) until it starts to place demands on your life.  Debt loads us down with financial burdens that keep us from things like financial freedom, generosity, and saving for future needs.  We … Continue reading →

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Guaranteed Investment

Posted on May 10, 2012

Last Friday I had the tremendous opportunity to talk about personal finance with a group of recent college graduates for a few hours.  We had a great time (well, I did…hopefully they did as well).  They were engaged and asked … Continue reading →

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