Archive for March, 2008
SPRING SAVINGS – The Do It Yourself Garden
With Spring right around the corner, it is time to get ready for the great outdoors again. The daffodils are already creeping out of the ground a little more each day in some places and it will soon be time to start working on the garden. Whether or not you have a green thumb, there [...]
Protect Your Small Business from Embezzling Bookkeepers Part 4: Common Scams
I am always asked if it is wise to speak openly of how bookkeepers steal since I may be giving bad bookkeepers new ideas, causing business owners to lose money and sometimes even force them to put their businesses for sale. My answer to this is always…Absolutely. It is absolutely a wise idea to inform [...]
Finding Scholarships for College Online
The internet is the first choice for most people who have to learn about something new, or are in search of something specific. If you’re hoping to offset the costs of college with scholarships, the internet should be one of the first places you look! You can focus your search by using a site like [...]
Work Lunches: Buy or Pack Your Own?
I’m lucky enough to work from home, so every day when I get hungry I just walk into the kitchen and make myself lunch from whatever we have on hand. Most of the time, I have a wide selection and can choose something healthy. For people who work five days out of the home, though, [...]
Save 50% or More on Your Grocery Bills
While shopping at Clubs can be a great money saver when you have little time or a very large family, the biggest problem I’ve found is that the food at Grocery Clubs are not always the healthiest options. Purchasing Vegetables in bulk can make the trip worthwhile, but there are many other ways to save [...]
How To “Go Green” And Mean It
In this day and age, “going green” is increasing in popularity among American consumers, who are trying to do their part to clean up the environment and make the world a better place. With that comes the companies who promote everything as eco-friendly, but in reality they are the farthest thing from it. It is [...]
HOW TO KEEP DENTAL EXPENSES FROM BECOMING A GRIND
Last year, my front tooth lost a noticeable chunk for what seemed like no reason at all. Over $1,200 later for just one tooth and a fifteen minute procedure, I discovered the culprit was bruxism, what is more commonly known as teeth grinding. People who have this issue often do not even realize it is [...]
How to Travel with Kids on the Fly
Flying with children can be daunting. Hearing people comment about your crying angel mid-flight can really tick a parent off as well as create a sense of defensiveness. However, flying with kids does not need to be horrifying. The ten tips listed here will make flying with any child a more pleasurable experience. BOOKING THE [...]
Carnival of Personal Finance is Available
Here are a few links to blogs posted through the Carnival of Personal Finance that caught my attention this week: Millionaire Mommy Next Door presents How to Create Lasting Wealth Via Self-Employment. Howie from Howie Finance gives tips on How to Avoid Problems While Contributing to Your IRA. Madison from My Dollar Plan presents Dear Husband: What [...]
RAISE YOUR CREDIT SCORE 200 POINTS IN 30 DAYS: Part 3 – Clean Your Credit Report
Over the last ten years, I have helped many people fix their own credit, and each time I do, I am amazed at the credit myths and the false beliefs that are out there. There is just so much incorrect information circulating, that many people begin to believe that repairing their credit is a long [...]
Simplify Your Financial Record Keeping With a Credit Card
Despite the bad reputation credit cards have earned over the years, they really do offer numerous benefits when they’re used correctly. With financial discipline, a credit card can simplify your financial record keeping and earn you some additional rewards- here’s how: Select a credit card that offers rewards that you’ll really use. If you travel [...]
Shopping Online Can Offer Additional Coupons and Discounted Offers
For people who are constantly looking for ways to cut costs and reduce their overall expenses, sometimes shopping online can offer additional coupons or discounted offers that you wouldn’t have access to when shopping at your local retailer. Most people realize there are savings to be found online; but can’t find the time to search [...]
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