The Pareto Principle is one of the most popular economic ideas of all time. Also known as the “80/20 rule,” this principle arose from Vilfredo Pareto realizing that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the people (in 1896). Richard Koch further broke down the 80/20 rule in his famous book […]
Post-Christmas Laptop Buying Guide
The coming New Year brings many new challenges, and there are many of you out there who desperately need a computer. Luckily, Christmas is tomorrow and you may have come upon some gift cards or money from family. This leaves you wondering one thing: How am I supposed to get a decent laptop with this? So, […]
How To Plan a Christmas Dinner on a Budget
Gathering together with friends and family is the hallmark of the holidays. Typically, you can find me gathering at someone else’s house, but this year I thought I would host the family Christmas dinner. Given this was a last-minute decision and not something I had accounted for in my December budget, I need to keep […]
7 Things I’m Thankful For This Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. The holiday of thanks! As family (and the cold) descends upon my house, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on what I’m thankful for this year – personal finance style. 1. Starting my own business In September of this year, I started my own business. It was a […]