Conifer, Colorado
Author, consultant, and trainer: project management, financial software and technology
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- project management
- personal finance
- small business accounting
- technology
- Web resources
- making this stuff easy and fun
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Planning to Spend Less Money This Year
January 24 2009
I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. Any day of the year is a great day to resolve to do something better than before. But January is a great time to review how last year's income and spending compared to last year's budget. If you haven't defined a budget, the… read moreRetire in a Down Market? Not So Fast
November 04 2008
Retiring at 65 could mean as many as 30 to 35 years running seniors' marathons, dipping your toes in tropical waters, or just cooling your heels. Over long periods of time, the ups and downs of the stock market... read moreAnother Reason to Consider Postponing Retirement
November 04 2008
The previous post explained why it makes sense to try to wait out a down market before withdrawing money from your retirement accounts. But wait, there are even more benefits to waiting--literally.... read moreWho Says Credit Card Companies Are Heartless?
October 20 2008
If you hate extortion-level late fees and interest on credit card balances the way I do, you probably pay off your balance each month. Occasionally, an overly exuberant schedule or a senior moment can lead to a late credit card... read moreOctober 08 2008
Why does finance turn normal human beings into boring, complexity-obsessed fiends? Used to be, you had a job and a pension -- you worked, you retired, and your company took care of your benefits. You cashed your pension check and... read moreOctober 03 2008
UPDATE: President Bush on Friday signed legislation that increased the amount of savings insured by the FDIC in an account from $100,000 to $250,000 (until December 31, 2009). With the stock market gyrations the last few days, several people... read moreAugust 12 2008
With any project, it’s important to know what you’re getting into. Otherwise, the experience could end up a lot like that blind date with the guy who was long on body odor and short on charm. The problem is clients sometimes want answers but they don’t want to hear any… read moreWhat has your project earned lately?
April 17 2008
Earned value analysis was a popular topic at the PMI Rocky Mountain chapter 2008 Spring Symposium. People in the audience nodded knowingly as presenters chanted the EVA mantra. But I’ve heard plenty of folks managing projects ask what earned value analysis is all about. The first step is understanding earned… read moreConfessions of a Project Management Junkie
March 17 2008
To the planning-adverse and even some project managers, project-managing a vacation is over the top. I’m a die-hard organizer so project management creeps into even what I do for fun. This approach isn’t as sick as it might sound. Really.... read moreFebruary 12 2008
With any project, it’s important to know what you’re getting into. Otherwise, the experience could end up a lot like that blind date with the guy who was long on body odor and short on charm. The problem is clients sometimes want answers but they don’t want to hear any… read moreRecent Posts | All Posts
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