Health Insurance Companies Suck – Personal Finance Review
January 13, 2008
What would happen if you had a bill more than a year overdue? Can you say late fees, collection agency? Why is it that insurance companies can jack you around for more than a year and suffer no consequences at all? I’ve written before about a health insurance problem we’ve been fighting, caught between a […]
What is Peer to Peer Lending?
January 8, 2008
Have you ever gone to a bank in desperate need and been turned down for a loan? Have you checked into a bank loan and realized that the combination of the loan and the excruciatingly high interest rate will put you further in the poorhouse? Are you tired of the government regulating how you pay […]
Personal Finance Review – The Psychology of Spending & Saving Edition
January 6, 2008
We experienced usually warm weather this weekend so we spent a lot of time outside, taking advantage of the balmy temperatures before the cold returns. It was the first time in a while I had a chance to workout; a busy work schedule and the cold weather have kept me out of the fitness routine. […]
How to Save Your Energy Dollars
January 4, 2008
Unless you live in someplace like Hawaii, your energy dollars will likely take a major hit during the winter season due to heating costs, and another slap in the summer, in order to keep your grass green. How can you save on you energy dollars, giving less to the utility company and keeping more money […]
Do NOT Tempt the Tax Man
January 2, 2008
Being self-employed as a work-at-home mom definitely has its perks. I can work early in the morning, or sleep in and work late at night. Also, since I am the boss, I can choose when to take time off or if I want to work overtime to get things done, so I can have a […]
Time Tracking with Fresh Books – New Year Review Edition
January 1, 2008
What have you accomplished in 2008? I know, the New Year is only a dozen hours old but the clock is ticking on your 2008 goals! Wouldn’t it be nice if you could finish the day already having made some progress towards one of your new year’s resolutions? One of my major resolutions that I […]
What to do When the Gas Bill Equals the Car Payment
December 31, 2007
A couple of days ago, I heard that the price of gas is expected to rise substantially in the near future. If you live in California, you may expect $4 a gallon or more. If you live in Hawaii, where the fuel has to be shipped in, you are probably paying that already, and wondering […]
Personal Finance Review – Holiday Roundup Edition
December 28, 2007
What makes the holiday season special? In my opinion it’s who you spend it with, not how much you spend on it. Contrary to what retailers would have you think, you can have a perfectly fulfilling holiday season without setting foot in a store or hitting any door buster sales. Thanks to the shopping on the […]
Cheer! It’s Tax Time Again!
December 27, 2007
You don’t cheer when it is time to do your income taxes? You wait until April 15th at 11:59 PM to mail your filing? What if the thought of paying your taxes did not have to make you hyperventilate? Tax season will be here before you know it, here are a few tips that might […]
Are You Ready for Christmas 2008?
December 26, 2007
Have I lost all sense of reason! Christmas 2007 is barely history, and I have the audacity to ask if you are ready for Christmas 2008! We have spent several days talking about the stress and expense of the holiday season. We have also shared many ideas on how to make Christmas special without having […]
