Can a Working Vacation Be Better Than a Relaxing Vacation?
February 19, 2008
Every time you go away on vacation you spend weeks and months beforehand looking forward to the big trip. The anticipation reaches a peak the night before you leave and the next day you’re off in a flurry of fun. Unfortunately, all vacations come to an end. Inevitably, you come back to the grind and […]
Flood Insurance, Flood Plains, & Elevation Certificates
February 15, 2008
I wrote last fall about our flood insurance saga, we’ve had some new activity in the flood insurance arena recently. As a recap, the government redrew the flood maps a while back so it appears our house which didn’t use to be in a flood zone, is now considered to be in a 100 year […]
Are You Making One of these Tax Mistakes?
February 13, 2008
Below are a list of tax mistakes from J.K. Lasser to look out for this tax season. Make sure none of them apply to you: Not filing because you cannot afford to pay – If you don’t file because you can’t pay the entire tax due, you will only increase the amount you will have […]
Peer Lending Lessons From the Dating World – Lending Club CEO Interview
February 12, 2008
Bill Griffeth interviewed Renaud Laplanche the CEO of Lending Club on CNBC’s Power Lunch yesterday – Video. Laplanche answered questions on how peer to peer lending sites have lower overhead than traditional banks and how they’re able help borrowers and lenders find better rates than they could get at a bank. Peer Lending & the […]
How to Achieve Your Goals By Surrounding Yourself with Like Minded People
February 11, 2008
What’s one of the fastest ways not to achieve your goals? Spend all your time with people that have goals opposite than yours. On the other hand, hanging around people who have your same aspirations will make you more likely to actually achieve some of the things that you’re striving for. Mindset of SuccessThere are […]
You Can Save Big Bucks by Buying in the Offseason
February 9, 2008
I hate shopping! Luckily for me, my wife not only enjoys it but is a master at finding good deals. She saves us lots of money by using time as her ally. Wait Out the StoreOne strategy she uses is to find something she’s interested in and then stakes it out. She’ll keep an eye on it […]
Did You Know Your Credit History Can Affect Your Insurance Rates!
February 8, 2008
Last week, I got a surprise bill in the mail. Based on my credit score, my auto insurance increased by 40%! Ouch!!! What is going on? I pay all of my bills on time, and I usually pay extra on my credit cards. Recently, my credit rating plummeted. What did I do wrong? First, I […]
Managing a Health Savings Account
February 6, 2008
Like all issues dealing with the government and tax free saving plans, the whole idea of a Health Savings Plan can be totally confusing. Do you qualify? What are to contribution limits? Can the money be invested? What happens if I draw it out for something other than health care? Do you need a health […]
Is a Health Savings Account Right For You?
February 5, 2008
The cost of health care, like everything else, is on the rise. However, if you have to go to the doctor, the emergency room, or even stay overnight, you can be in the poorhouse pretty quick, even if you have insurance. If you are not insured, you may have to sell your soul or your […]
Free Long Distance Phone Calls with Grand Central
February 4, 2008
Thanks to Pro Bargain Hunter I stumbled upon a cool way to make free long distance calls using Grand Central. The service is still in Beta so you have to reserve a number for yourself but I was able to get an invite to try it out. Once you’ve signed up, you go to Settings […]
