Shred Your Credit Card Debt

So, you succumbed to the temptation and used your charge card to get you through the holidays.  Well, you can’t turn back the clock, nor stop the mailman from coming, but you can still exercise a little damage control. Right now, get out your scissors and cut your way through to financial success. Although it […]

Selling on eBay After the Holidays

As you scurry around trying to finish your last minute gift shopping in the final days before Christmas, keep in mind that the next few days can be a great time to prepare to make some money on eBay.  The following four tips can help you make some extra money to help pay off those […]

Merry Mob Madness Mentality

A few days ago, I was watching a reality television program showing video footage of Black Friday shoppers in action. At first, I thought I was going to have to switch channels or turn off the set. As I watched in shock and disbelief people literally trampled each other to obtain a limited sale item. […]

Save Money with a Homemade Holiday this Christmas

I doubt anyone would contest the idea that Christmas is becoming more commercialized than in the past. Christmas decorations adorn the stores before Halloween has come and gone. For many people, the rush to start the holiday season did not bring warm feelings of holiday cheer. Instead, the mental cash register starts ringing and the […]

Budgeting for a Better 2008

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I used to, until I realized I usually blew it within the first 2-3 weeks. I hate making promises I cannot keep, even if the vows are only to me. However, I definitely need to do something, if I want to budget for a better 2008. A self-employed divorced […]

Caution! Credit Card Crossing!

If you take a drive up in the mountains, a frequent sign you will see says something like, “Caution. Deer crossing.” Do you ignore the sign? Of course not! You have been warned to keep alert, to avoid an accident. You know that if you hit a deer, it will be very costly and potentially […]

Personal Finance Review – Do It Yourself Edition

If something needs maintenance or repair in your home or apartment do you hire someone to do the work or do it yourself?  A lot of it probably depends on what your skills are and how much time you have.  As Trent observes, if your time is valuable and you’re looking to maximize it then […]

Holiday Budgeting Tips from Ebenezer Scrooge

If you have seen/read The Christmas Carol, you already know that Scrooge is the Bad guy. Well, I contend that Scrooge is not all bad, and here is why: Yes, Scrooge could have put a little extra coal on the fire; he could have allowed Mr. Crachit a little more time off, and been more […]

Earn Extra Holiday Cash With ExpoTV

If you have a video camera, you can earn some extra money this holiday season, and it has nothing to do with YouTube’s recent announcement.  I was looking for some video product reviews while Christmas shopping online last night and ran across a site named ExpoTV. They will pay you to review a product on […]

Personal Finance Books for Winter Reading

Not sure what you’re going to do this winter as you’re hibernating the cold weather away?  Five Cent Nickel put together a great list of the top personal finance books according to 12 different financial bloggers.  My recommendation was The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham, here is what I had to say about it: I’d […]

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