Money Mistakes to Avoid – Procrastination
August 13, 2007
Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow? If that is your motto then this post is for you! Time is MoneyEven if you’re not a procrastinator by nature, you’ve probably had a time or two where putting something off cost you money. Whether it’s paying money you shouldn’t be because you forgot […]
Personal Finance Review – Expensive Baby Shoes Edition
August 12, 2007
The weather is blistering hot here in the Midwest, making it too hot for our daily walk with our son. We really wanted to get out so we headed over to a nearby mall to stroll around in the comfort of air-conditioning yesterday. I am not a big mall person, probably because I don’t enjoy […]
Organize Your Financial Records for Free
August 11, 2007
T. Rowe Price is offering a free Family Records Organizer CD on their website. It is definitely motivated by a marketing effort to begin a conversation with you but it is free and I’m interested to check it out. I have software to track finances but nothing to manage financial records on the computer. Here is how the […]
Show Them You Care With a Spousal IRA Contribution
August 10, 2007
Let’s be honest. Sometimes a “non-working” spouse actually works harder with their duties at home than the working half does on the job. What’s the best way to show them your appreciation, how about by contributing to a spousal IRA! Keeping Up IRA ContributionsOkay, this move probably won’t win you the spouse of the week […]
Forgot to Pay Taxes on eBay Income?
August 9, 2007
Minimize Your eBay Taxes & Maximize Your eBay Profits with eBiz Tax Tips What should you do if you “forgot” to pay taxes on your eBay income? I asked this question of a tax friend recently and got a multi-part answer that will likely interest you. The Politically Correct AnswerThe first part of the answer […]
Thank You Readers!
August 8, 2007
I really appreciate you taking time out of your busy, information packed day to stay current on the latest money adventures at Money Smart Life. There are some days when writing about personal finance is easy and others where it is more of a struggle. Of course this means some posts are better and some are […]
How About Credit Card Savings Plans for Small Web Businesses?
August 7, 2007
What about the little guys on the web? Why can’t we get savings on services we actually use? Credit Card Savings PlansI’ve mentioned before I’m using my business credit card to build a credit history even though it doesn’t offer cash back rewards. I was hopeful when I heard my bank was offering the MasterCard […]
Personal Finance Review – First Lesson in Frugality
August 5, 2007
A person is never too young to start learning how to be frugal. My son had his first lesson in frugality this weekend when I taught him to lick the inside and lid of the yogurt container clean. Of course he doesn’t understand the concept of money yet, however, he is learning an important component of […]
What Would You Hide From Your Spouse to Save Money?
August 4, 2007
Does your spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend spend more money than you’d like? Do they spend money on things you don’t agree with? I met some people the other day that have a sneaky tip for you. Gadget BusterNote: Names have been changed to protect the innocent. I was out to lunch the other day with […]
Why Do People Ignore Easy Money?
August 3, 2007
Why would anyone pass up free money? I was amazed when my co-workers pulled out their credit cards to pay for lunch today and only one other person in the group had a rewards card! Rewards Cards SavingsI was carrying my American Express Blue Cash and one lady was using the Discover Open Road card […]
