Homestead Dividends: Recent Episodes
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The basic principles of Homestead Dividends…This is an organic, living document that may change a bit over the years, but is a good basic statement of what I believe and why I believe it. These Principles Include: The Homestead Dividends model is for all people for all walks of life. A person’s home is their […]
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I’m Dan Vamos and welcome to HD: Homestead Dividends. This is a site designed to do several very specific things: Save you money Save you time Give advice Give support/encouragement I will provide you free-of-charge podcasts, articles and info just because you are like me: a regular person that wants to provide for yourself and […]
Today I discuss gambling. What a waste of your time and money. Why do people who work their whole lives, turn 65 and lose their minds and blow their money? I just don’t get it. Here are some facts:(courtesy of overcominggambling.com) Gambling Statistics What is unique about the current gambling situation is the speed at […]
Thanksgiving is a national holiday and it is a Religious Holiday. If EVER there is a day to to give thanks for what you have, this is the day. Be thankful for all that you have and mean it. If your situation isn’t what you want–change it!!! It is a holiday to embrace gardening. What […]
Zillow has this wonderful table that estimates what you can expect to get back (percentage wise) on you home improvement investment: Improvement Type Detailed Description Job Cost Resale Value Cost Recouped Bathroom Remodel (Mid-range) Update an existing 5-by-7-foot bathroom. Replace all fixtures to include 30-by-60-inch porcelain-on-steel tub with 4×4-inch ceramic tile surround; new single-lever temperature […]
Today I discuss whether those luxury d-i-y projects you read about and see on the home improvement shows are really worth it. I also suggest a few d-i-y projects that are actually worth the effort.I’d pass on home gyms, home theater rooms, cigar lounges and wine cellars. A room that is flexible like a library/home […]
Today I revisit one of my favorite topics: organization. I have devised an organizational model for your life that’s free and the best darn system I’ve ever seen. First, before you listen to this episode go back into my archives and listen to episodes 2, and 9. Episode 2 is the key to understanding my […]