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Episode 25: The Ruby Freelancers Show 025 – Managing Finances
August 21, 2012
47:01
56.42 MB
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Panel
Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Summer Camp)
Eric Davis (twitter github blog)
Discussion
Have 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund.
Manage Expenses
Evaluating Purchases
Place large purchases on a wishlist, wait before purchasing.
Deposit to emergency fund to cover large costs that are on the horizon.
Personal Finance Management
Give yourself an allowance.
Retirement Investing
Dave Ramsey
Put away a small amount each month for taxes.
Determining the size of your emergency fund.
Writing off business expenses when there is personal activity included (check with your tax accountant).
Picks
Scared Shitless - Merlin Mann, Webstock 2011 (Eric)
Air Compressor (Chuck)
Hydraulic Jack and Jack Stands (Chuck)