The Navigoe Blog

Category: Fiscal Fitness

Having more money (like losing weight) isn’t a real goal

I was talking with a friend about running, and he told me, “you know what the best way to improve your running time is?” “what?” I asked. “Lose weight,” he says. That just seemed entirely backwards. It’s like saying that the best way to improve your bench press is to get stronger. Aren’t I running…

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My Somewhat Costly Healthcare Education

I have a high deductible health plan (HDHP), which is compatible with a Health Savings Accounts (HSA). These plans were first approved and made available to the public in 2004. The concept makes sense for someone who does not expect to have a large amount of insurable medical expenses. These plans were supposed to make…

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Your Good Decisions Don't Cancel Out Your Bad Ones

About a year before our wedding, my wife and I both made some changes to our eating and exercise habits. We both lost some weight, and began on a path towards better health. Initially, she had more success. As you can imagine, with our engagement announced and a wedding date pending, many thought that we…

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Saving Money: not the same as losing weight

April has arrived, and with it we say goodbye to the frigid 65 degree winter days that we experienced here in Redondo Beach. It’s time for me to plant my vegetable garden, and reflect on the close of the first quarter. In fact, I like to look at the first of April, not as a…

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Why I run

An article in the Wall Street Journal titled “Okay, You’re A Runner. Get Over It” seems to suggest that runners are uniquely boastful, or perhaps narcissistic, although that’s probably too strong a word.  Apparently, running through neighborhoods and wearing running clothes when you run means you’re peacocking. I used to despise running.  It seemed so…

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Saving money: as easy as losing weight?

As someone who has struggled at times to both lose weight and save money, I can’t help but remark at how similar these two elusive goals are for many people.  There’s a reason they’re both popular New Years resolutions. Year after year. Losing weight and saving money can both be broken down into really basic…

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