Monthly Archives: April 2011

Punny money? Why you leave?

Money and humour blogs don't seem to mix that often. But when it's done well, it's hilarious. By far the best blog ever for mixing money and funny was Punny Money. Sadly, he stopped blogging a couple of years ago. :-( I really miss him and his little stick ...

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Library reads – retirement edition

Having been without a computer the last couple of weeks and not wanting to use my kids' much, I've been devouring a number of retirement books on loan from the library. In my reading, I've confirmed to myself that: a) I don't want to "retire-retire" and b) there are probably multiple vocations / avocations out there ...

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Mutant SuperModel… this one’s for you

This post is in response to Mutant Super Model's post Financial Blues - with charts! wherein she wonders about the insane journey towards financial independence that I had. Well, it was a little insane and more of a post than a comment, so a post it is. I could probably write a book on ...

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Have I become Larry Winget with boobs?

Larry Winget with boobs, hair, no little Amish beard and some other bits? Or my parents. OMG. I've become my parents. This week on the drive in to work, I listened to a phone call where a lady had written into the station asking for help. The name of the program is ...

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