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How to Travel During Tough Economic Times – Part 2
The 2nd post in a series of posts about budget travel. Eating like a King for Dollars The simplest way to save money when traveling is to eat like the locals. Pick up lunch or snacks at grocery stores. Seek out chain super markets to fill your day pack. You can also eat at street…
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Gas prices, the tipping point and tips to save money on gasoline.
‘œKilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.’ ‘“ George Carlin About a year ago, the Washington Post conducted a poll finding: The average price that drivers said would compel them to significantly cut back on their driving was $4.38 a gallon. In the western United States, where gasoline prices…
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Ask the hospital to forgive your debt
I had the misfortune of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of twenty-two. It was about 8 months after I finished college and I was first told to ‘have that looked at’ when I went to Planned Parenthood for an annual exam. I was in a couple month gap of not having insurance;…
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11 Simple Steps to Living on Less
Debt is the outcome from living beyond our means and wanting it all now. But if you are serious about getting into the black and living a life that makes you happy, there are some simple ways to get back on track. Evaluate each and every purchase you make – Even if it is a…
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DIY vs. Hiring out: When is it worth the time and cost of doing it yourself?
‘œIf you want a thing done well, do it yourself.’ ‘“ Napoleon Bonaparte Jeanine and I recently spent two weekends improving our garage. We’ve lived in our house for three years and despite cleaning it out several times, we still couldn’t get 2 cars in the 2-car garage. When we did make room for my…
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Queercents introduces Elizabeth Byrne and Serena Freewomyn
Attention twentysomethings: We’ve added two new writers at Queercents. They’re young, hip and have their finger on the pulse of Gen Y, a generation typically shielded from financial responsibilities… but that’s not the case for Elizabeth Byrne and Serena Freewomyn. Elizabeth Byrne is studying at Colby College, and is working on applying to graduate school…
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Freelancers – Avoid Being Consumed by Work
So many sit in their day jobs and wish they could freelance so they could have more freedom, more free time, and control over their lives. Then once they strike out on their own they find themselves working 24/7 and tethered to every digital gadget imaginable and the dream of work life balance and freedom…
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Ask the Readers: Are Suze Orman critics right about her audience?
If it weren’t for the 400 people arrested in the Justice Department’s probe of securities fraud leading to the mortgage crisis, I’d say most of the financial press news this week was a total snooze-fest. But then again, I’m in the camp that says these indictments are too little too late. A more interesting bit…
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Ten Money Questions for Sabrina Matthews
Sabrina Matthews wears comfortable shoes and lives ‘œamidst the doughnut shops and dude-speak’ of Los Angeles. All this makes great fodder for her comedy routine while providing a healthy perspective on money, the housing market and getting paid to do what she loves. Laugh, smile and enjoy! 1. What was your first big financial break…
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Do You Balance Your Checkbook?
Now there’s a basic question…do you balance your checkbook? Do you reconcile your credit card statements and other bank accounts? Last night the money conversation at home got a little heated as we started talking about balancing the checkbook. I am a micromanaging, balance-it-soon-after-it-comes kind of person. I find it a very important step in…
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