Be Prepared
News of the devastating earthquake in Italy prompted Consumer Reports to remind readers about the importance of having and safeguarding certain financial documents. It put together a helpful list...
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The Internet is filled with lots of good web sites about money. But which ones are worth a visit? One of the web’s best personal finance journalists, MSN’s Liz Pulliam Weston, recently named her 100...
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Do-it-yourself projects are in–another result of the recession. A recent Time magazine poll found that nearly one-quarter of us are doing more home repairs ourselves rather than hiring help. The...
View ArticleKeeping Warm for Less
With winter just around the corner (stop laughing all of you who live in the South!), homeowners’ thoughts turn to… heating our homes for less. Aside from all the obvious ideas (set the thermostat on...
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Overcoming a Handyman Handicap One Faucet at a Time
When the water from the faucet in our upstairs bathroom went from flowing freely to flowing slowly, at first it was merely an annoyance. But when it slowed so much that it could barely rinse a...
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Avoiding A Common, Costly Budget Mistake
Homes and cars are typically two of the biggest expenses for most people. With a house, just think of the mortgage, the property taxes, and the insurance. With a vehicle, even if you don’t have a...
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Profitable Ideas: The Price Tag Isn’t the Cost, Maximizing an Inheritance,...
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. But how much does it cost? (Seth Godin). A wise purchase requires looking well past the price...
View ArticleBe Prepared
News of the devastating earthquake in Italy prompted Consumer Reports to remind readers about the importance of having and safeguarding certain financial documents. It put together a helpful list...
View ArticleTop Money Web Sites
The Internet is filled with lots of good web sites about money. But which ones are worth a visit? One of the web’s best personal finance journalists, MSN’s Liz Pulliam Weston, recently named her 100...
View ArticleDIY Nation
Do-it-yourself projects are in–another result of the recession. A recent Time magazine poll found that nearly one-quarter of us are doing more home repairs ourselves rather than hiring help. The...
View ArticleKeeping Warm for Less
With winter just around the corner (stop laughing all of you who live in the South!), homeowners’ thoughts turn to… heating our homes for less. Aside from all the obvious ideas (set the thermostat on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Avoiding A Common, Costly Budget Mistake
Homes and cars are typically two of the biggest expenses for most people. With a house, just think of the mortgage, the property taxes, and the insurance. With a vehicle, even if you don’t have a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Profitable Ideas: The Price Tag Isn’t the Cost, Maximizing an Inheritance,...
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. But how much does it cost? (Seth Godin). A wise purchase requires looking well past the price...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Overcoming a Handyman Handicap One Faucet at a Time
When the water from the faucet in our upstairs bathroom went from flowing freely to flowing slowly, at first it was just an annoyance. But when it slowed so much that it could barely rinse a...
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Profitable Ideas: Avoid These 10 Money Wasters, Save on Your Next Vacation,...
A weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. 10 stupid ways you’re probably wasting money (MarketWatch). Lots of little things can really add up. ‘It’s my turn’...
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Paying for Big-Ticket Items
We recently replaced the furnace/air conditioning system in our home. It was not the most enjoyable way to spend a big chunk of money. However, having the money set aside in savings made it far less...
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Profitable Ideas: The Science Behind Saving, You Might Be Destroying Your...
Weekly roundup of some of the best personal finance articles from around the web. The science behind why saving for retirement is hard (Fast Company). Understanding how your brain sometimes leads you...
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