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Making the Decision to Find a Job

I have decided that I am going to have to find a job.  While this would seem like a no brainer to most people, it pretty much means giving up any hope of continuing and growing my business.  While I would like to find a part time position close to home, there are very few [...]

What My Parents Did Not Teach Me About Money

 
by the15
I have been thinking about this lately, both reflecting on what my parents taught me and what I should have taught my children.  Ana at Debt Free Revolution has put her teenage son on a grocery budget.  I have been following along and reading about how she is coping with him running low [...]

Buxr May Be A Bargain Hunters Dream

I have been on one of my web explorations today and I found an interesting bargain shopping site. Have any of you tried Buxr? The site was put together by two online bargain hunter bloggers and has links to different bargain products.
Now I have to admit that I saw about 10 things that [...]

10 Things You Need to Know About Debt Collectors

by LEO™
If you are having financial difficulties right now, you have plenty of company across the nation.  Financial woes have become front page news and stories abound across the internet about families who are in trouble with debt, foreclosure and unemployment.
If you are being hounded by debt collectors it pays to know the rules.  [...]

Is Network (MLM) Marketing Evil?

Everyone loves to hate Multi Level Marketing (or Network Marketing) schemes.  I remember back in the 70s when I was invited to a party that turned into an Amway presentation.  Talk about leaving a bad taste in your mouth.  Ugh.
But are they all really bad?  There are a host of Network marketing companies that are [...]

10 Steps to Take if You Can’t Pay Your Bills

With the current economic situation, many people are having difficulty paying their bills. Banks, mortgage companies and lenders will often work with you to allow you time to get back on your feet financially.
One of my creditors cut the interest rate drastically and the payments in more than half for 6 months to help [...]

Counting Change: Little Stuff Adds Up

We talk about how little things add up quite a bit in personal finance and usually we are talking about the small purchases that blow our budget.  In this case, the small things have added up to a pretty good chunk of change.
I have been throwing my loose change into a vase every night [...]

Happy Easter to Everyone

I will be spending tomorrow with my family.  My daughter and grandson are coming in from Washington State, my other three young ones are coming down from Fredericksburg with my other two grandsons.  I am going to be cooking for the rest of the evening and enjoying the beautiful weather and all the company tomorrow.
I [...]

Time to Face The Fact: I Am Poor

Flexo at Consumerism Commentary posted an article on CNN Money’s Series: America’s Money. It led me off to read the other stories from people facing economic challenges. It seems that quite a few people are facing hard times lately.
I followed another link and ended up reading about Bear Stearns biggest losers. [...]

Money Hackers Carnival and Guest Post

I didn’t have a post in the Money Hacker’s Carnival this week but stop by and check out some of the great posts that are included.  My favorites this week are:
Stock Market for Beginners from Stock Market Investing as eventually I do plan to invest some money. I want to start preparing myself early so [...]

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