Posted October 8, 2009 - 06:00 by Anthony James Donnelly
"Barter." We hear that word a lot these days. Do a Google-search and you'll be deluged with websites on the subject. But what exactly is barter, why is barter seeing a huge resurgence due to the bad economy right now, and how can you get involved with bartering?
Posted September 25, 2009 - 07:00 by Financial Samurai
People have a notion that they must amass a certain amount of money, no matter how long it takes, before they can retire. But what if it took you 40 years of work to reach $1 million, and the very next year you died?
Posted July 30, 2009 - 04:00 by Silicon Valley Blogger
We all have our own ways of handling our finances -- and that's why it's called "personal" finance. What works for one person may not necessarily work for someone else, and this is why I find it highly interesting when people get into debates over the different ways to manage money or handle debt. Is there really a right way and a wrong way to do things?
Posted July 29, 2009 - 09:00 by Nora Dunn
What happens if an opportunity comes your way that you just can’t pass on, but just can’t find the money for either? If you have an opportunity account, you won’t have this problem. And don’t fool yourself: going into debt is no justification for seizing opportunity.
Posted July 22, 2009 - 06:00 by Myscha Theriault
Starbucks. They're convenient, hip, and synonymous with coffee. Many assume they can't afford Starbucks on a regular basis. However, by ordering strategically and taking full advantage of their extra services, you can still afford to enjoy fantastic coffee while out and about.
Posted June 18, 2009 - 21:41 by Silicon Valley Blogger
When shopping for a money market savings account or other bank products, I don't believe it should be all about the yield. You should also be aware of how much it costs to bank with your financial institution because bank fees can very easily neutralize the interest you are earning on your savings. On that note, I offer a few ways to lower your banking costs.Posted June 17, 2009 - 09:48 by Philip Brewer
Everyone knows that cooking is cheaper and healthier than eating out. It's also better (i.e. more to your taste) than eating out, and easier than eating out (no driving, parking, standing in line, making reservations, waiting to be seated, dealing with hostesses, waiters, and busboys). Besides all that, I'm going to argue below that--even with shopping and cleaning up--it can also be quicker than eating out.
Posted May 28, 2009 - 19:09 by Tisha Tolar
The nation as a whole has been exploring new avenues for savings these days. Thrift stores can be a great place to get what you need and pay what you want. Here are some tips for navigating the thrift stores and consignment shops in your area.
Posted May 21, 2009 - 04:25 by Tisha Tolar
Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could probably afford a great new outfit, a boost to your savings account, a special family night out on the town, or even cover your grocery bill for the week. Check out the 25 place you never thought to look for money.
Posted May 14, 2009 - 10:50 by Tisha Tolar
We can all relate to going into a store for “just a few things” and wheeling out a shopping cart loaded to the brim of things you really didn't need but called to you all the same - “BUY ME!” Each of us may have fallen victim to an impulse buy (or many) over their lifetime but fear not – those stores pay marketing gurus top dollar to make sure you can resist those buys so it's not entirely your fault. But there are some things you can do to fight back.
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