Archive for the ‘about me’ Category

Why do I blog? Part I

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

If you happen to be one of the two or three (I'm probably exaggerating) people who have been with me from the beginning, you know that the focus of Rocket Finance has changed several times in its nineteen month existence. My first model was Hustlermoneyblog, but I soon realized that I ...

I can’t wait to get fired

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Okay, so I don't really want my boss to read that headline, but sometimes it is the way I feel. I kind of look forward to losing my job. I have no problems with my job. I like it and to my knowledge, I have done nothing to warrant being fired. ...

To make a quick $200

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

I was recently asked what I would do if I needed an extra $200 and only had two weeks to acquire the money. I have couple of ideas: Pray. We are often given unexpected, small sums of money by friends and family. For instance, Sarah was given a $20 gift card ...

A new plan for Rocket Finance

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

When I started Rocket Finance a year ago this month. I originally hoped to pattern it after Hustlermoneyblog and sought to become a source for deal, steals and bonuses. Over the next few months, as I spent time interacting with other members of the personal finance blogging community, especially those ...

Comfort or Passion?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

I have come to enjoy my Saturday posts, not just because they involve one of my favorite subjects: coffee, but because they are little more laid back - and fun! Today's post is not necessarily fun, but rather more reflective. I have mentioned on a few occasions that we are moving ...