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I'm a full time freelance writer specializing in personal finance topics. I help people make money from writing and I'm a single mom of 2 boys under the age of 6.

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Cavalcade of Risk - November 4, 2009 - How Much Assurance Does Your Insurance Offer?

Posted November 4, 2009 - 08:36 by Debbie Dragon

Personal Finance

Insurance

Welcome to the November 4, 2009 Cavalcade of Risk — the How Much Assurance Does Your Insurance Offer edition! There were a large number of insurance related topics. Does that mean we're becoming more concerned about whether we have enough (or the right types) of insurance? Or was it just a coincidence? Whether you've got concerns about life insurance, car insurance, health insurance or business insurance — you can find information in this carnival.

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Tips for Preventing Swine Flu Naturally

Posted November 4, 2009 - 07:00 by Debbie Dragon

Health and Beauty

Swine Flu

It is impossible to avoid coming into contact with the Swine Flu (H1N1), or any other strain of flu for that matter. Because it can take three days before germs entering your body proliferate and become the actual illness, often times people are out in public without any known symptoms, yet they are still carrying and spreading the infection.

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You Can Watch Your Netflix Instant Queue Using Your Xbox 360

Posted August 21, 2009 - 09:00 by Debbie Dragon

Technology, Art and Leisure

Recently, my son noticed that the Netflix logo appeared on his Xbox 360, when he was just browsing through his “dashboard”. He knows way more about the Xbox than I ever will, but when he showed me the Netflix logo I investigated it and sure enough – you can watch the “instant queue” movies from your Netflix account on your television, streaming through the Xbox 360 Live.

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Save Money on Travel Accommodations

Posted August 20, 2009 - 06:01 by Debbie Dragon

General Tips, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure

Sleeping in a tent

I don't travel just to sleep in fancy hotel beds, and I prefer to keep as much of my travel budget available for entertainment as possible! You might be able to save money on your travel accommodations with the following tips:

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Carnival of Personal Finance #205: Pay it Forward Edition

Posted May 18, 2009 - 04:15 by Debbie Dragon

Personal Finance, Frugal Living

Pay It Forward poster

Wikipedia tells us that the expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead. More specifically, the creditor offers the debtor the option of "paying" the debt forward by lending it to a third person instead of paying it back to the original creditor.

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How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Three

Posted May 15, 2009 - 05:55 by Debbie Dragon

Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship

apply online

Applying for freelance work is an art form in itself – once you master the techniques, you'll be on your way to a thriving freelance business. Applying for work on job sites and contacting potential clients directly involves a different process than bidding for work on freelance bidding sites.

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How to Find Freelance Clients: Part Two

Posted May 13, 2009 - 06:20 by Debbie Dragon

Making Extra Cash, Entrepreneurship

finding where clients are

Last time, "How to Find Freelance Clients: Part One" discussed some of the things you would need to do to prepare for freelancing. In Part Two of this article, we'll cover where to find the actual clients who pay freelancers.

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How to Find Freelance Clients - Part One

Posted May 12, 2009 - 03:31 by Debbie Dragon

Making Extra Cash, Career Building

outdoor freelance office

Once you hang your “open for business” sign, the hard part begins! Finding clients to pay you for your products or services can be the most challenging aspect of starting and running a business. After all, without clients buying what you have to offer, you certainly can't remain in business for long.

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How to Start a Book Club

Posted March 21, 2009 - 19:59 by Debbie Dragon

Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure

book clubs

Participating in a book club is a fun and inexpensive way to socialize, meet new people, develop friendships and enjoy your love of reading and books with others. If there aren't any book clubs in your area, you could be the pioneer and start a book club of your own – it's easier than you might think.

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Is There Such a Thing as Risk-Free Investing?

Posted March 21, 2009 - 09:33 by Debbie Dragon

Personal Finance, Investment

deposit accounts

Most definitions for “investing” indicate that the term is used to describe money that is invested with an expectation of profit. This definition determines that an investment doesn't necessarily need an element of risk in order to be considered investing, even though many people fear investing because of the risk of losing their money.

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Help Your Teenager Earn Their First Million

Posted February 13, 2009 - 05:10 by Debbie Dragon

Personal Finance, Career and Income, General Tips, Investment

As adults, how many times have you wished you had invested money as a teenager or young(er) adult? We're all aware of the power of compounding interest, and the idea that starting your savings earlier means having more money when you are ready to retire, but by the time we discover this financial truth – we've already missed a whole lot of years of saving! Why not help your kids earn their first million?

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2009 Entertainment Book Giveaway

Posted February 5, 2009 - 11:56 by Debbie Dragon

Giveaways, Shopping, Food and Drink, Art and Leisure

Entertainment Book

As a special gift to one lucky Wise Bread reader, the publishers of Entertainment.com has given me a 2009 Entertainment Book to give away!

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Retirement for Stay-at-Home Parents

Posted January 13, 2009 - 07:23 by Debbie Dragon

Personal Finance, Investment

Mom and Kids

Many families make a sacrifice by having one parent stay at home to raise their children. If the stay-at-home parent remains at home and unemployed for the majority of his or her working years, what happens when the stay-at-home parent reaches retirement age?

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Stop Paying For Cable Television But Keep Up With Your Favorite Shows

Posted January 2, 2009 - 01:06 by Debbie Dragon

Frugal Living, Art and Leisure

tv on internet

Cable and satellite television subscriptions are expensive. Let's face it – are you really watching 352 channels and listening to 50 music stations via your television each month to justify the monthly fee?

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Five More Tips For Eating In Restaurants And Sticking To A Budget

Posted December 27, 2008 - 22:39 by Debbie Dragon

Frugal Living, Food and Drink, Budgeting

sharing meal

Even if you are working hard to keep your discretionary spending to a minimum, you can still enjoy a restaurant meal once in awhile.

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How To Host A New Year's Eve Party On A Budget

Posted December 26, 2008 - 11:28 by Debbie Dragon

Frugal Living, Lifestyle, Art and Leisure, Consumer Affairs

new year party

With the New Year celebration just around the corner from the Christmas shopping season, many people skip hosting a New Year's Eve party due to financial concerns. Find out how you can still provide great food, drinks and decorations without breaking the bank.

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