Category Archives: Money Stuff

Budgeting

Posted on August 21, 2026 by sputterpub

We had to talk about the money stuff.The simple fact is more is going outthan coming in. The revenue’s enoughto pay for most but extra costs? We doubtthe value in small luxuries. It’s toughto cut this fun and leave those … Continue reading →

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Accumulation

Posted on July 9, 2026 by sputterpub

Six days a week I set the pot to brewthree giant mugs of coffee, which I drinkwhile doing morning puzzles and a fewpoetic exercises. Now and thenI’ll wipe the coffee maker down, and viewsurprising stains emerging on the sponge.Likewise, the … Continue reading →

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Money Stuff

Posted on July 6, 2026 by sputterpub

Demolishing at least a hill of debtproduces unignorable debris.I hope the observation won’t upsetyou, but it spurs accountability.You’re excellent with spreadsheets – don’t forgetone hundred cents amounts to currency.I say begin a budget. It will yieldthe questions you must answer … Continue reading →

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Annuity

Posted on May 8, 2026 by sputterpub

Today I contemplate annuities,to comfort and enable progeny.I don’t intend allowance, but might seizethe means to sponsor creativity.No micro-management or threat to freezewould be a part of what could come to be:support until I shuffle off this coil,endowing loved ones … Continue reading →

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Compensation

Posted on May 1, 2026 by sputterpub

Employing several others as I pliedmy accidental trade, I only soughtintegrity and honest effort triedwith their momentum, for I never thoughtI’d find a twin. I paid a wage and taughta bit, but each selected their own how.Reviewing, I approve of … Continue reading →

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Allocation

Posted on April 30, 2026 by sputterpub

Although her father said the world consistsof followers and leaders, what’s revealedin time is that another sort exists:the neither. Self-employment’s course appealed.She set a shingle out and plied her way,and used her brain and diligence enoughto earn for a small … Continue reading →

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Cash

Posted on January 22, 2026 by sputterpub

With 7 C-notes, that’s how she repaidme for 3 months of handling common bills.But it’s been years since I engaged in tradeinvolving currency. To shop instillsthe custom that the customer fulfillsa debt with card or smartphone. I’m too oldto want … Continue reading →

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Soft Breakup with a Tradesman

Posted on September 24, 2025 by sputterpub

Employing him for seven jobs this year,of course I grew acquainted with his brain.The man for months was all too often here,exhibiting cognition I’d complainabout, if I were to unleash a wordlike overtalkative, obsessed, or vain.But that feels futile and … Continue reading →

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Retail Requiem

Posted on July 28, 2025 by sputterpub

It’s just a store that came and thrived and died,arising from a shop to catalogueand brick-and-mortar, so identifiedwhen business grows surmounting underdogto eminence. It pleased. It satisfiedfor years. I think it even had a blog.It’s just a store. Some others … Continue reading →

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Customer Disservice

Posted on May 31, 2025 by sputterpub

They charged my card before they shipped to methe earrings they’d expected in two days,and then deferred receipt, apparently,but never notified me so. Their wayshave worsened. Though I waited patiently,I had to call for status (and repays).Five years ago the … Continue reading →

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