Improve Public Speaking By Breaking Bad Habits
I'm going to admit deep, dark secret. As loyal readers, I trust you not to be too harsh. Here I judge people based on how they speak. Ok, ok,…
Stretch Your Food Dollar: Does Clipping Coupons Make Sense?
I've been writing the Stretch Your Food Dollar series for almost a year. During that time, we've talked about a lot of things: How to Set a Food Budget For…
How Much Does it Cost to Feed a Family of Four?
In February 2007 we adopted two kids (then ages 9 and 11) and I decided at the last minute to take parental leave. It was an unplanned move and…
When the economy gets tough, people cook (in rented kitchens).
We've all seen the lists telling us what the Top 25 Careers to pursue in a recession, but here's a new idea. Cook. Bake. Boil. Blend. Mix. Create. The tough…
My Financial Implosion: Better Decisions
'œIn any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do…
How Do You Pay For “It”
I debated on writing this one but decided when it comes to money nothing is off limits. It came about from a discussion with a friend about the waste of…
ETF’s vs. Index funds: The good, the bad, and the ugly
An index fund is a mutual fund that owns all the stocks in a particular index. The index could be the S&P 500, the NASDAQ 1000, the MSCI EAFE, or…
The Real Estate Market Shows Significant Signs of Optimism
Just as the busiest season of the year for residential real estate gets underway for springtime, fresh data from a variety of convincing and reliable sources gives the market renewed…
Save Money on Student Loans with Paperless Billing
Want to save money on your student loans? Register for paperless billing with Sallie Mae, and you could earn up to $25,000 in student loan forgiveness. The giveaway ends on…
4 ways to save money by buying generic / store brands
I can remember growing up and opening up cupboards to a wonderful display of color, as long as it was black and white only (there was the occasional blue or…