Category Archives: Moving Forward
- Buying a Good Car With Cash
If you’re limited on funds, getting a car loan can be a bigger burden to your budget. You’ll be locked in for years for a payment and many times you have to pay even more on car insurance as per the lender’s requirements. Buying a car with cash can be an economical choice both now [...]
- A Little Difference With Compound Interest
Sometimes the difference between success and failure is very small. Occasionally you’ll see a race (NASCAR, horse or foot) that will be decided by just an inch or two. Such a tiny amount determines winners and losers. What’s also striking is how much difference that can make in the future. Our stock car winner will [...]
- How Much Do I Need to Save for College for My Child?
Last week I looked into when to start saving for college for your child(ren). I shared some financial milestones I thought parents need to be on top of before they sock away college money. Looking at the comments on the post, there were manydiffering and strong opinions. Some saying that it’s never too early to [...]
- Debt Free Squad Lesson #16: Selling Stuff!
One of the easiest ways to make money is to sell your old stuff. Think nobody wants to buy your old Farberware Pot Collection? Think again. In this video, Jeff goes over the most effective ways to sell unnecessary items. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure Five short years ago, Robin and I did [...]
- 2 Reasons Interest Rates Will Rise & 2 Ways to Avoid Higher Rates
Forecasting the future is always hard. Companies pay big bucks to economists in an effort to get an edge on what might happen in the financial markets. Sometimes they’re right. And, sometimes they’re wrong. But sometimes a review of relevant facts can shed light on what the future may bring. Or at least make it [...]
- It Takes Two (Creating a Family Financial Battleplan-Part 1)
Two years ago I wrote about creating a financial game plan. It’s been a popular post and I think it’s due to couples looking for a solution that they can create together. Though most of the advice still hold up, I wanted to break down the steps for couples just starting out with getting their [...]
- If You Are Looking for a Job, Consider Your Talents
I love my job. Of course I love my job. But we are doing the “big move” (more on that in the next articles) and so I have to take another look at a job market somewhere and of course, that means stress and interviews and begging (but trying not to look it) to get [...]
- Warm Winter Weather Means Deals for You
This winter season, the temperatures have been unseasonably warm. This has affected retailers and businesses alike. While some business such as snow removal services are suffering, others such as driving ranges and golf courses are still open late in the season and making money. This year, many outdoor activities have continued beyond their normal season [...]
- How to Reduce Your Electric Bill With Smart Interior Lighting
When finances are tight, or if you simply choose to live frugally, there are ways to make your home decor choices an active part of your frugal lifestyle. The lighting choices you make can noticeably affect your monthly energy bills. Lighting is a vital part of any home decor. Obviously, the best money-saving tip involving [...]
- Great at Something? Become a Tutor and Earn Money
Tutoring Pays the Bills Have you ever tutored someone, either for pay or not? I started†tutoring†while in elementary school. My teacher grouped us so we could help each other out on different subjects. Besides teaching us how to work with one another it also fueled a desire in me to tutor others. The great thing [...]
- Maintaining Professionalism in Your Home Business
As someone who works from home, there are days that I don’t actually change out of my pajamas or workout clothes until lunch time. Indeed, like many other moms in my neighborhood, I’ve got my pajamas on as I drive my son to school. After all, do I really need to get dressed when no [...]
- Could European Problems Affect Your Investment Portfolio?
Chances are that if you follow financial news at all you are well aware that Europe has been on the brink of disaster for months. And it’s playing havoc with the stock markets around the world. This means that your investment portfolio could very well be impacted by what’s happening on the other side of [...]
- Simplee – Helping to Manage Your Health Insurance
My husband and I are pretty healthy and our doctor visits had been limited to yearly check-ups and an out of the blue visit when a cold wasn’t going away. This year has been a bit different for us in terms of using our health insurance. Besides getting my check-up I also had to go [...]
- SaveMore.com Sucks. Doug Van Arsdale of Credit Solutions Fame Back in the News.
An tip just came in from a reader. Seems Doug Van Arsdale the CEO of Lending.com and CEO of Credit Solutions of America is back in the news. The allegation is that Van Arsdale is the indirect owner of SaveMore.com, a Grouponesque spinoff that sells discounts and coupons, is not delivering coupons to consumers more [...]
- An Experienced Mom Prepares for a Baby
New is always nice, but gently used furniture, clothing, and baby gear can really ease the strain on your pocketbook when you are expecting. With my first baby, everything had to be new, and perfect. Yes, I was that first time mom! If it was made for newborns, I absolutely had to have it! I [...]