Archive for January, 2009
8 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
As our stress levels are up and financial difficulties make life a little bit more complicated, it is more important than ever that we take extra good care of our health. Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our good health and the sad truth is, we don’t get enough of it. From [...]
Congratulations to our 2009 Entertainment Book Giveaway Winner
Thanks to everyone who commented on our Entertainment Book Giveaway post! We took the names of each person who left a comment and tossed them into a hat – then I let my 3 year old select one. The winner of the 2009 Entertainment Book Giveaway is Barb! I have sent an email to Barb [...]
Tips for Choosing the Right Tax Preparation Service
It is a new year and we are all thinking about tax time. As you prepare to get your documents in order, you may also decide to opt this year to have someone else deal with your taxes. Many people are overwhelmed with busy schedules and can’t devote the time to learning all the new [...]
Beating Down Cabin Fever
It’s nearly February and the four walls are starting to get closer. I feel it in the air and within my family. We are feeling bored and not-so-patiently awaiting the spring blossoms to start popping out of the ground. Despite a limited number of trips outside of the house – to the grocery store and [...]
Top Snow Tubing Travel Destinations Revealed by IgoUgo
Not ready for a black diamond run or maybe not even up for the bunny slope? Do not fret; there are other winter sports to ensure travelers enjoy fresh powder this winter season. Many winter resorts offer great add-ons or alternative winter activities to savor the landscape ranging from ice skating to horse drawn carriage [...]
Have a Computer to Donate? 3 Tips to Help You Out
It is not really a secret that you are not supposed to toss your old computers and other electronics into the trash and send them off to the landfill. Not only is doing that unsafe for the environment, it is also a wasted chance to recycle technology that could be of value to someone else. [...]
Looking for a Place to Ski? Checkout Heavenly Mountain Resort
When you think of Skiing, you typically think of Aspen or one of the many other skiing villages in Colorado, but if you’re not interested in driving or flying into Colorado, there are a number of other options that are closer to the major urban areas of the west coast that offer equally pristine skiing [...]
5 Tips for Commuting by Bicycle
As we are somewhat relieved by the recent decline in gas prices, there are still great reasons to ditch the car and start using alternate means of transportation. One of the more popular ways people are conserving energy and getting the health benefits of physical activity is by riding a bicycle to run errands, for [...]
7 Tips for Saving Money As a Renter
When you rent the place you call home, you likely will be limited in the things you can do to improve the efficiency of your home, apartment or townhouse. But fear not, there are some really good ideas that renters can try to help save money on utilities and other living expenses. Here are 7 [...]
Unload Bad Debt- Tips To Get Started Today
In an ideal world there would be no debt- good or bad. In the world in which we live however there is a difference between the types of debt that most people carry. When you purchase a home or other assets that appreciate in value the debt is generally considered good debt, an investment in [...]
6 Ways to Be Happier
Happiness is a state of mind. People can choose whether to be happy… or not. It’s a feeling that radiates through your entire being but there are so many events in life that have the potential to strip away our happiness (if we let it). That’s not to say that you could be 100% happy [...]
Tools for Managing Your Home
There’s a lot to running a household and keeping everything organized. There are a number of tools and methods people use for managing the household, the trick is to select a method that you can stick with and use consistently. Not only will these tools help you manage your home, but they make it possible [...]
Carnival of Personal Finance #189 Super Bowl Edition
Emily Starbuck Gerson over at Taking Charge (a credit card blog) has published the Carnival of Personal Finance #189 with a creative Super Bowl theme. She included tons of personal finance blog posts, including one from our site about stopping credit card offers. Some other articles included in the carnival were: Apply4Credit encourages consumers to [...]
What You Need To Know Before Adopting A Pet
With millions of healthy pets facing uncertain futures in overcrowded animal shelters and rescue organizations you may be tempted to adopt the first animal you find. While providing a home for a homeless or neglected animal is a noble ambition, you should do some research before bringing your new furry friend home. The vast majority [...]
5 Tips To Help You Find A Great Vacation Rental
With the holiday season in the books for yet another year many folks are now turning their attention toward the next big family get together, the annual family vacation. Fitting the yearly vacation into the budget may be a bit more difficult this year, but many people will find a way to enjoy that time [...]
President Obama and the $825 Billion Plan
On Saturday, January 24th, President Obama gave his first radio and Internet address from the White House. He discussed his plan for the $825 billion government spending plan which he believes will put a stop to the current economic downfall and result in a number of benefits including producing better schools, health care insurance coverage [...]
Health Care Options For The Recently Uninsured
Many politicians have used the lack of affordable health care and insurance as a platform while on the campaign trail. Coming up with a solution, however appears to be elusive as millions of Americans remain without health care coverage. With unemployment and job loss on the rise the number of people uninsured will continue to rise accordingly. [...]
Air Travel Safety Awareness Heightened Resulting from US Airways Miracle Landing
The miraculous outcome of the recent US Airways emergency landing in the Hudson River provides the opportunity to reflect on safety issues when flying. When flying, have travelers become complacent? It appears that the first major airline incident of 2009 has heightened awareness of the importance of airline and travel safety. TripAdvisor® just announced the [...]
Refurbished Does Not Always Mean Used
There is a good chance that you have seen items on store shelves that have been labeled “refurbished” or “reconditioned”. To many consumers, those labels scream USED and so many people will bypass out the merchandise in search of “new” items. The reality is, however, if you are walking past these items, you are likely [...]
Looking for Affordable International Airfare? Checkout BootsnAll.com
With the economy on the ropes, fewer people are traveling and it’s much easier to get a deal on your plane tickets and hotel room, so it’s a great time to travel if you can afford to do so. There will be fewer lines at the airport, and your destination will likely be much less [...]
How to Get Rid of Credit Card Offers for Good
You know the drill – you traipse to your mailbox day after day in hopes of getting a nice card from your mom, only to find that you have a ton of credit card offers stuffed in the mailbox again. Of course, many consumers are used to this practice already. They receive countless solicitations from [...]
Fix It or Forget It?
Saving money is a goal we all share these days. As families slash spending, work on reducing debt and focus on tucking money away people are trying to avoid incurring more debt. So what do you do when you have a major appliance that needs to be replaced? Or maybe it just needs to be [...]
Pro’s and Con’s of Owning a Franchise Business
If you’re thinking about starting a new business, it’s natural to wonder if going with a franchise operation is the right choice. As with any decision, there are both positive and negatives associated with opening a franchise. It’s important to fully consider whether or not this type of business is your best option or not. [...]
Alternative Heating-Stay Safe While You Stay Warm
As most of the country is recovering from the bitter cold front that blew across the nation last week, it seems a timely reminder about the use of supplemental heating sources to warm your home. Unfortunately many families are forced to make tough decisions with the cost of heating in the current economy. Many [...]
Carnival of Personal Finance #188, Jane Austin
Pecuniarties hosted the 188th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance, the Jane Austin edition. She’s divided the many personal finance submissions into categories, including New Year’s Resolutions – featuring Destroy Debt presents Did You Give Up On Your New Year’s Resolution Already? Frugality – featuring: Living The Frugal Life presents What Would You Do [...]
Credit Score VS Debt Relief Programs
Maintain your credit score at all costs; that would seem to be the lesson of the last few years. Gone are the days when you just had to worry about how your credit score would affect your ability to borrow money or maintain fair interest rates. In today’s economy your credit score is available to [...]
Vote for Mittens! (and help spay and neuter pets!)
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization—backed by 10 million Americans, or one in every 30. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people. This year the HSUS is running a photo contest to help [...]
This was a great article. I was just trying to figure out how my family could set up a budget ...
I find that I can nickle and dime myself to death! 
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