Generosity or Stupidity?
Posted March 18, 2008 - 17:39 by Nora Dunn
There is a fine line between being generous and being stupid with finances. But where is that line?
Budgeting
The stuff I try never to buy new
Posted March 5, 2008 - 13:24 by Paul Michael
I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take that extra hit when we pay for a brand new item. So, I buy second-hand things a lot of the time. Here's my guide to the main items you should always consider buying used.
Credit Counseling: When you Need it and When you Don't
Posted March 4, 2008 - 17:11 by Nora Dunn
So you are up to your eyeballs. Drowning in debt, expenses, and struggling to keep your head above water. You have been reduced to the life of a monk and are still making no headway. Is it time to see a credit counselor?
Debt Discovery: The Ties That Binder
Posted March 2, 2008 - 13:53 by Jabulani Leffall
It's amazing how many of us are business people -- dealing with budgets, liabilities, profit, revenue and loss -- who make questionable decisions with our own finances. What's even more amazing is that we often don't approach our own money with the same cold meticulousness and objective impartiality that one needs to run a business. But in this case, you are the business. Get thee to an office supply store immediately.
Stash Your Cash with Pump Action Portion Control
Posted March 2, 2008 - 09:21 by Myscha Theriault
Is heavy handed product use driving your budget into the financial ditch? Blowing through shampoo, salad dressing, ketchup and shower gel faster than you clip coupons to compensate? Maybe you just want an easier way to mix drinks at the bar. Whatever your reasons, I’ve compiled a list of suggestions and resources for using the power of pump dispensers to redirect your lost dollars back into your bank account. Read on for more details.
Finding Money: 11 Ways to Save Money you are Spending Without Sacrificing Anything
Posted February 29, 2008 - 13:59 by Nora Dunn
There are a number of ways to find money by rearranging your finances, stretching your shopping dollar, and spending wisely. Here is a collection of 11 Tips to help you find some money of your own.
The one site you must visit before buying anything online. Period.
Posted February 28, 2008 - 09:35 by Paul Michael
Friends, deal hounds, bargain hunters, lend me your ears; if ye don't know about the best coupon site on the web, bar none, then this will indeed be a most glorious day for thee (sorry, I'm really not Shakespeare). But in all seriousness, there is one site I have bookmarked that I visit before I buy anything online, ever. And you should, too.
Ten Tenets for "Arranging Your Rich" - Part 1: Rich is Relative
Posted February 19, 2008 - 16:39 by Kate Luther
There are some guiding principles to arranging your own wealth. Ten, in fact. Ten important "tenets" to keep you grounded and on track as you begin the "arranging your rich" process.
Do not buy something just because you can afford it
Posted February 19, 2008 - 14:36 by Xin Lu
Since I got married people have been constantly asking me two questions. One is, "are you pregnant yet?", and the other is "are you going to buy a house?" One day I told someone that I do not want to afford a house right now and he asked me what I meant, and I told him my reasons why I should not buy something just because I can afford it now.
Keeping The Budget In Budget Travel
Posted February 17, 2008 - 20:17 by David DeFranza
To save money for your vacation you crafted a detailed budget and stuck to it. Now, with your bags packed and ticket in hand, you are ready to put all the of preparation and planning into action and enjoy your travels. When you leave the airplane, it is easy to forget the months of work that made this experience possible. This is a good thing. But, if you are a budget traveler, you cannot forget to pack the budget.
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