Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
As someone who does about 40-50 different tasks throughout the day, it’s somewhat difficult to accomplish all of these tasks in a cohesive and constructive way. At times when you realize all the mundane (and necessary) “stuff” you have to do it can become overwhelming and will actually prohibit you from doing your tasks in […] More
The economy stinks. We know this. People are losing their jobs every day. People are struggling financially every day. It’s almost the norm right now. Fact is, most people don’t want to resort to drastic money saving measures until they absolutely have to. And unfortunately in most cases it’s nearly too late when these cost […] More
I’m sure each of us could pull out a piece of paper and make a list of at least 5 different productivity plans and time management products we’ve tried in our lifetime. I personally have tried Getting Things Done (GTD), Flylady, Franklin Covey, OrganizeHer, 4 Hour Work Week, Outlook Tasks, Gmail Tasks, etc, etc. But […] More
When it comes to saving money, one of the best places to start is with your auto insurance. Rates are constantly changing, more so in recent years making it worthwhile to contact your insurance agent to discuss a policy modification. Insurance companies, like most companies, want to generate as much profit as possible and therefore […] More
Thank you to Kingston for sponsoring this review. Please click here to learn more about Kingston. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own. Kingston was kind enough to send me their new 8gb DataTraveler 109 pre-loaded with the urDrive software to review. They are also giving […] More
One of the best methods to stretch a grocery budget or prevent perishables from going bad is to toss them in the freezer. What dairy products besides ice cream and frozen yogurt survive the arctic temperatures? Surprisingly most do. Milk Pasteurized homogenized milk can be frozen for up to one month. Non-fat and low-fat milks […] More
Have you been bit by the organizing bug? If so you may have noticed how expensive it can be wandering the aisles of products created just to corral your clutter. There is a better way. With a quick glance around your home it’s easy to create custom storage and organizing containers without breaking the bank. […] More
In our last installment of Budgeting 101 we discussed the importance of creating a budget and how it allows your money to work for you. But how can you create a plan to whip your finances into shape if you don’t know where it stands in the first place? The first step in budgeting is […] More
The Holidays are fast approaching and having some extra cash available couldn’t come at a better time. Here are five ways you can save money today without losing anything in the process. 1. Internet/Cable: Do this today! Contact your cable and/or internet provider and ask about promotions or new packages they offer. Providers such as DirecTV and Comcast are always changing packages […] More
With the abundance of guides and articles published telling us we should replace our appliances to save money and reduce our energy usage, is anyone telling us the value of the savings? No, many environmental sites just bully you into believing that you are a bad citizen of earth if you aren’t going green. With […] More
Infidelity, a word that has ended marriages for years and strikes fear in the heart and mind of men and women everywhere. But what if your spouse was cheating with a 3.370 x 2.125 inch piece of plastic or the bank at the end of the block? Would your feelings about infidelity change? What if […] More
Do you spend more money on family entertainment in the winter than you do in the summer? For families living in cooler climates, the cold weather brings with it challenges of what you can do on the weekends. Some resort to the shopping mall or movies while others may enjoy activities such as bowling or […] More