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Is 16 Too Old for a First Phone?

January 29, 2017 by Barnaby

Until this month, Pippa, our oldest, didn’t have a cell phone. We got her an entry level smart phone for her 16th birthday. In most U.S. families today, that advanced “first phone” age classifies as child abuse. When does a kid “need” their own phone? A recent NPR interview says 10(!) is a typical take-the-plunge […]

Filed Under: Kids & Finance Tagged With: age for first phone, kids and smart phones, kindle vs smart phone, tracfone vs smart phone

Seven Insurance Commandments for Thrifty (Cheap) People

January 23, 2017 by Barnaby

I’m thrifty. Or cheap, if you ask one of my kids. I don’t like to spend money if I don’t have to. So I’m always looking to reduce the regular ongoing expenses that really accumulate over the years. Like insurance. I have a neighborhood friend who grew tired of practicing law and decided to become […]

Filed Under: Saving Money Tagged With: avoid insurance claims, high insurance deductibles, insurance commandments, insurance discounts, insurance for catastrophic loss, insurance for thrifty people, shop insurance providers, umbrella liability insurance

Why We Live in Baltimore Despite Its Problems

January 15, 2017 by Barnaby

When Nora and I first married, we lived in a condo in mid-town Baltimore. When Pippa came along, we decided to buy a rowhome with a yard, so that she would have a little room to romp. We settled in North Baltimore. Baltimore ranks high on top-10 lists. These aren’t the rankings that city boosters […]

Filed Under: Faith & Finance Tagged With: baltimore crime, faith and finance, living in baltimore, love of material things, urban living

Trump’s Effect on U.S. Personal Finances Likely to Be Mixed

January 6, 2017 by Barnaby

Ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, I’ve been asked by lots of people (OK, 2) what I think about his administration’s potential effect on U.S. household and government finances. So here goes. I consider myself pretty moderate, so hopefully this is a balanced look at things. ECONOMY & JOBS I anticipate Trump’s tax cuts, increased spending, […]

Filed Under: Politics & Finance Tagged With: personal finance, trump christian, trump economy, trump investments, trump jobs, trump stock market, trump taxes

3 New Year’s High-Impact Money-Saving Resolutions for 2017

January 1, 2017 by Barnaby

I’m not joining a gym. I’m not going to eat less. And let’s face it, I’m probably not going to earn more. But I am going to spend less, and thus have more. You’ll note there’s nothing here about replacing your light bulbs with more efficient ones. That’s good for the earth and I enthusiastically […]

Filed Under: Saving Money Tagged With: avoid large purchases, avoid monthly payment plans, invest in myself, money saving resolutions, personal finance resolutions, wait 24 hours before purchase

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