Monthly Archives: January 2011

You Need A Budget (YNAB) Review

Posted on January 31, 2011 by jdpohl

Note: This is sort of a long post.  If you are short on time, but still want the gist of the situation, skip down to the last paragraph.  Then come back and read the rest later when you have time. … Continue reading →

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Online Business – Accountant and E-Commerce Shopping Cart Software

Posted on January 25, 2011 by jdpohl

Check two items off the list for starting my business: finding an accountant and an online shopping cart provider. I’ll start with the simple one first: the accountant.  I called around to 11 different accountant companies in the area during … Continue reading →

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Worries About Starting an Online Business

Posted on January 24, 2011 by jdpohl

I’ve been involved with retail since I started my working life at age 17.  I have specialized in e-commerce for 6 years, and have helped thousands of online businesses succeed.  I’ve helped determine what features people need to have a … Continue reading →

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Start Saving Now for Next Christmas

Posted on January 17, 2011 by jdpohl

Believe it or not, now is the time to start saving for next Christmas.  Christmas is a large expense, and you should be planning for it year round.  A few weeks ago, I mentioned how to set up a Christmas … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Goals – Progress

Posted on January 15, 2011 by jdpohl

It’s January 15th, and I’d say I’m doing okay on my workout goals.  I decided to go a full 3 miles today, and see how long it takes me.  I ran/walked it in 30 minutes, 30 seconds.  I’ve been trying … Continue reading →

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First Picture of Our Baby

Posted on January 12, 2011 by jdpohl

We went to the doctor today, and were expecting to hear the heartbeat.  Instead, we got to see an ultrasound.  I recorded it with my phone, and here’s the first picture of our new baby: You can see the baby … Continue reading →

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How To Pay Off Credit Card Debt

Posted on January 10, 2011 by jdpohl

Are you one of the millions of Americans that are burdened with credit card debt?  Do you have multiple credit cards, each with high balances on them, and feel overwhelmed about it?  You can get out, but it will take … Continue reading →

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Saving for a Baby

Posted on January 6, 2011 by jdpohl

My wife and I just recently announced that we are going to have a baby, due on July 27th.  We found out about a week before Thanksgiving, but haven’t mentioned it to anyone until Christmas.  We wanted to wait until … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Goals

Posted on January 3, 2011 by jdpohl

I know it’s a few days late, but I wanted to talk about my goals for the new year.  I don’t normally make resolutions, but I got to thinking about it this year, and thought I could use a little … Continue reading →

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