A Post About Work
This post about work begins with our most recent car shopping experience. As we shuffled around the lot, fiddling with keyless entries, automatic seats, and motion sensor tailgates, we got…
The Architect vs. The Waiter
One title conjures images of design splendor, masterful planning, and enviable professional status. The other delights his diners by bringing them extra bread and butter. One path is the traditional,…
Going Part-Time – From Dream to Reality
I remember when I graduated college and started working as an engineer. At that time, my mindset was that I would be working full-time for at least 30 years until…
5 Tips on Having The Budget Conversation
Hello everyone! This is Clari. Although Brett is the star writer of the blog, do not be surprised to hear from me here and there. The reality is that Brett…
The Car Buying Choice
We have 2 vehicles - mine was financed and is now paid off, and my wife's is a lease with 6 months left. As we prepare to turn in that…
The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman
Parables are powerful tools that can teach a deep lesson by making it into a simple story. The Bible is full of parables, many of which, interestingly, have a financial…
Buy Out The Time
It was a rush of excitement mixed with sheer panic that coursed through me as I bolted out of bed at the sound of my 5:00am alarm. Excitement because I…