International Money Advice from Plonkee Money
March 15, 2009
The financial crisis is affecting not just you and I but people all around the world. This week we’ll look at an international view on personal finances from Plonkee Money. Unlike the other financial sites we’ve featured in the past she doesn’t write from the US, she lives across the ocean in England. International Finances […]
Save Money by Not Flushing the Toilet?
March 11, 2009
Do you try and save money by flushing less often? I was visiting with a former co-worker yesterday about our pregnant wives, both due here in a few months, and he told me about a little argument they were having. He’s feeling quite strapped for cash with all the baby expenses they’ve had and will […]
Spring Break Vacation Money Savers
March 10, 2009
Spring break vacations are always something to look forward to after the long dark winter months. Spring break for college students is already beginning, and spring break for public secondary and elementary schools will begin in the next few weeks. When I was a college student in Florida, we took full advantage of the beaches […]
Best of Money Smart Life 2009 – Your Career, Taxes, Insurance, and the Economy
March 4, 2009
We’re two months into 2009 so far, how has your year been going? It’s always good to take time to look back on where you’ve been and what you’ve accomplished so I’m reviewing the best of Money Smart Life so far this year. Good Conversation It’s always fun (and sometimes educational) to have posts that […]
Is Opportunity Passing You By?
February 24, 2009
When I wrote about my grandfather’s legacy last year I mentioned that people will always remember him for his jokes. Every time I saw Grandpop he had a joke to tell, I can’t remember them all but one of them came to mind this week and I wanted to share it with you. A woman was […]
What Will the Recession Mean for My Kids?
February 21, 2009
My poor kids, they will be paying off our debts for their whole lives. Penelope Trunk recently had some interesting commentary on how different generations view the sad state of the economy: The baby boomers got us into this mess. They borrowed against future generations. They mishandled SEC regulations. They ignored the environment. They set […]
Home & Auto Insurance Policy Endorsements for Extra Protection
February 4, 2009
A good insurance agent will recommend policy endorsements that will add value to your specific situation regarding your home or automobile. An endorsement is basically a separate policy coverage added on to the original policy form for an additional premium. They are also referred to as policy “riders”. There are many valuable endorsements that are […]
Economic Stimulus Package – What Does It Mean To You?
January 28, 2009
What does the latest economic stimulus package mean to you? There won’t be a 2009 economic stimulus check so if we won’t be getting money in the mail, how will we be impacted? I’m not an economist so I won’t waste your time arguing the pros and cons of tax breaks vs. increased spending; I’ll leave […]
My New Favorite Website
January 23, 2009
I thought I’d take a break from money tips today to tell you about my new favorite website, Blip.fm If you’re a music buff, I think you’re really going to like it, it’s an all you can eat buffet of streaming music. I love music, it inspires me and can help me get into a […]
What Exactly is Moolanomy?
January 21, 2009
That’s a good question, one that I asked the first time I visited the site Moolanomy.com. The simple answer is “The Science of Money”. For a little more detail, we’ll take a look at man behind scenes over at Moolanomy.com. I first started reading Moolanomy, authored by Pinyo, about a year ago and have enjoyed […]
