Managing Your Personal Finances, 101

By Professor DLG'er

As I sat here in front of my beloved computer screen earlier, I was balancing my checkbook after making a couple of debit card purchases.  Immediately making entries into my computer after using my bank account is a must for me.  I have to know exactly how much money, down to the last cent is in my account.  Or will be in my account when transactions have cleared.

As I was making my entries, the thought of the back-side of an old Wells Fargo monthly statement popped into my head.  I think it was a neat little form to enter outstanding transactions.  Talk about stone-age.  Not only the thought of having to actually use one of those forms to keep track of my money, but the thought of actually receiving a paper statement in the mail.  Living in today's electronic age, I think it's only proper to receive an electronic statement.  Opting to receive an e-statement also does a great job of reducing clutter around the house that is likely to remain clutter around the house for months, if not years.

The cool thing about thinking about an old Wells Fargo statement is that it reminded me that I am no longer a Wells Fargo member.  Having had a couple of blunders with Wells Fargo, combined with horrible customer service- I have made the switch to Alaska USA Federal Credit Union.  I have been with Alaska USA for over two years and can say making the switch is like night and day.  I remember reading somewhere that they are the largest credit union in the US, due to the fact that most Alaskans use them.

I know some people that don't even balance their accounts.  They just guess as to how much they have in them.  This is horrible, sloppy, lazy.  As for you- if you're reading this, you have enough time to make an entry into some computer software after making purchases.  It's easy, and you'll love yourself for doing it.

Don't forget to switch to electronic statements!  More importantly, consider making the switch to Alaska USA.

ALWAYS Use The Proper Tools For The Job

CORDLESS DRILL:
Yes:  Dewalt 18 Volt (Not compact model)
Heeeellll no:  Makita 9.6 Volt

STAPLE GUN:
Yes:  Arrow Fastener Co. Model T-50 
Heeeellll no:  Black and Decker Powershot 

The Way It Is

To fix a leak, you must simultaneously create another leak somewhere else.

Kathy McLinn's (From Dillingham, Alaska) Dictionary

Teachin' = Learnin' up mah kidz reel goood

Skool = Place fer learnin' up mah kidz

Varmint = Whut goes in muh dinner pot too-night

JimmyJoe = Muh huzbind who ketchz muh varmints

JoeBob = Giggle...Giggle...nunyabiznit