Why I would gladly pay millions for disability insurance…
...if I were a star professional athlete, that is. Okay, so the title is a bit of a stretch and dream. But I wanted to make a point that too often we complain about the cost of insurance without considering the benefits. Yes, paying millions for insurance would be expensive, but ...

Can a budget help your marriage?
There are three rings involved with marriage. The engagement ring, the wedding ring, and the suffering --Unknown The sum which two married people owe to one another defies calculation. It is an infinite debt, which can only be discharged through eternity --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The bonds of matrimony are like any other ...

The Russian roulette puzzle
Can probability theory save your life? Perhaps not in usual circumstances, but it sure would help if you found yourself playing a game of Russian roulette. Today's article covers a couple of variations on the Russian roulette puzzle, which is occasionally asked as an interview brain teaser. Puzzle 1: Single bullet I received ...

Why cooking at home is smart
During this time off from the blog, I have had much time to reflect on some of my favorite articles. Here is one from the July 2008 email newsletter that I found relevant--hope it finds you well! (sign up for the free Mind Your Decisions email newsletter at phplist) image by ...