An interview with Jeff Rose, CFP and author of Soldier of Finance. You can snag a chance for a free copy by going to http://goodfinancialcents.com/ynabbook

My thoughts on cellphones, not just smartphones, and how we're being sold a bill of goods that's costing us money, and decreasing quality of life. And yes, I'm going for "dramatic" here.

Mark's blog post from a while back spurred this commentary.  My thoughts on financial priorities regarding the big picture, longer-term stuff.

The podcast discusses the evolution of CrossFit fitness and the importance of consistency in enhancing performance over time. It also emphasizes the significance of staying consistent in both fitness and finance, highlighting the benefits of regular routines and personal anecdotes to underscore progress in these areas.

Sometimes creation trumps consumption purely for its own sake; where you're satisfied on a personal level, even though the math doesn't work.

Sometimes the best way to start thinking about making extra income is to think small.  Really small.  Don't let visions of grandeur slow you down.

There are a few ways to apply Rule Two (Save for a Rainy Day) to your wildly fluctuating income situation. This also applies if you happen to receive windfalls, but are otherwise on a fairly steady income.

Your budget will never be perfect, because you're dealing with imperfect variables (people, external events, and bad data).

The key is to give them a taste of how good it feels to save up and pay for something. Positive, achievable, and life-changing.

(Holiday spending target - current category balance) / six months remaining = your monthly contributions for the rest of 2013.