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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Power of Trying Something New – Personal Finance Review
February 3, 2008
Do you ever feel like the growth in some area of your life has hit a plateau and you don’t know what to do about it? One of my friends was recently in that situation and took action that reminded me we sometimes have to move out of our comfort zone and try something new […]
How to Lower Your Grocery Bill by Recycling
February 2, 2008
Recycling is a royal pain but I do it to help conserve resources for my son and future generations. As you can see from the picture, we have lots of stuff to recycle. Where did most of that stuff come from? The grocery store! Cereal boxes, milk containers, beer bottles, diaper boxes, tin cans, glass […]
Term Life Insurance Can be a Life Saver
February 1, 2008
Although no one really likes to talk about it, every day is a gift and we are not guaranteed another. An accident or sudden illness, and our family is left behind to take care of funeral and burial expenses, not to mention the potential financial struggle for years to come. If the unexpected happens, that […]
Would You Call in Sick for a Little Financial Housekeeping?
January 30, 2008
Do you have a list of financial to do’s that you want to get done but just haven’t made time to complete? I’ve had a growing list for a while now that I finally sat down and tackled yesterday instead of going to work. I was actually at home sick but not ill enough that […]
