How to Check Your Snail Mail Once Every Two Weeks

Learn how I check my snail mail once every two weeks.

There was only one reason I used to go to my mailbox every day — junk mail.  I used to spend at least 20 minutes a day on snail mail.  The routine went something like:

Drive to mailbox
Get out of car
Get mail
Accidentilly spill piles of junk [...]

Posted by Eric Stroud on August 13th, 2009

Hillsborough Street Roundabouts Are Cute, But Will They Help?

Will the City of Raleigh’s efforts to revitalize Hillsborough Street have the same effect as their efforts on Fayetteville Street?  Below are some caveats I’m not convinced are addressed in the City Council’s plans.
I’m thrilled Raleigh is finally investing in the Hillsborough Street corridor.  Hillsborough St. is one of our city’s primary gateways and [...]

Posted by Eric Stroud on July 28th, 2009

My Thanks and Official Diagnosis

Y’all [for my northern friends y'all is the perfect word and the contraction for "you all"] are amazing.  Thank you is the most important thing I can tell you.  Your outpouring of support overwhelms me, your friendship and love is priceless.  As I said last week, “I’m a lucky guy!”
I feel great for having had [...]

Posted by Eric Stroud on March 31st, 2009

Creating a Budget and the Pocket Budget Card

Are you looking for some ideas on how to create a budget? Check out my account below how I created my budget and what tools I use to make it stick.

Posted by Eric Stroud on February 4th, 2009

Remembering Kay Yow

My mother suffered from breast cancer, and still experiences complications from cancer. You can imagine then that Kay Yow’s passing on Saturday impacted me in a very personal way. I imagine we all know someone that has suffered from cancer. NC State students are honoring Kay Yow by wearing pink today. Please consider [...]

Posted by Eric Stroud on January 26th, 2009