As I mentioned in the last post, I’m working on a Total Money Makeover. I have really learned a lot from reading and listening to Dave Ramsey – the proper way to budget, just what percentage of my monthly income should be dedicated to each expense category, ways to save money, and so much more. [...]
Live Like No One Else
I recently started Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover, a step by step plan for financial fitness. Dave lays out his plan in an easy to understand manner that works for everyone – no matter what your income or expenses. By the time your makeover is complete, you will have an emergency fund in place, all [...]
Save Money When You Hire a Helper
As a single woman, I’ve had to hire help on many occasions for various lawn care and home repair projects. I have someone who mows my lawn each week, and I just hired him to trim all the shrubs and clean up my flowerbeds too. I was lucky in that my neighbors’ son does lawn [...]
Save Money with AT&T Bundles
Before I moved last year, I had my home phone, cell phone, internet, and satellite services bundled with AT&T. I loved it, not only because of the tremendous savings involved, but also because I got only one bill each month. Unfortunately, when I called to transfer my services to the new house, I was told [...]
Blog Income for March
My blog income for March 2008 was $252.27. Sources of income included Pepperjam Network, SponsoredReviews, Google Adsense, ReviewMe, Linkworth, Project Wonderful, Commission Junction, and private ad sales. Pepperjam Network was my best performing program. How did the rest of you do in March?
Shopping for Auto Parts
Having a good, reliable car has always been a priority of mine, but even the most reliable cars need regular maintenance and occasional repairs. I’m not mechanically inclined, so when my car needs to be serviced, it’s usually an expensive endeavor. I have to pay a mechanic for both labor and car parts. Even if [...]
Debt Consolidation for Dummies
The average U.S. family has approximately $9,000 worth of unsecured debt for each credit card owned. Trying to pay off such a substantial amount on a fixed income can be overwhelming – and in many cases, nearly impossible. 3DebtConsolidation.com can help. 3DebtConsolidation.com contains a collection of financial tools to help you eliminate debt. There are [...]
Don’t Be the Next Victim of Identity Theft
28 identities are stolen each minute in the United States. Are you taking all the steps necessary to protect yourself? You have probably seen the commercials for LifeLock, easily the most recognized name in identity theft protection. But have you heard of the latest and greatest player in the game? LoudSiren has partnered with Debix [...]
Hotel Accommodations for Less
My cousin Doug used to tell me about all the great hotel deals he got through Priceline. And after hearing his stories, I decided to try it for myself. I was a little worried, because you have no idea which hotel you’ll be staying at until you’ve already booked it. But Doug swore by his [...]
Finding the Right Life Insurance Policy
Life insurance is something that none of us like to think about, because it means thinking about our own mortality. We’re just not ready to call it quits. But like anything else in life, it’s always best to be prepared. Our families shouldn’t have to worry about finances while dealing with such an emotional loss. [...]
