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Why Do CEO’s Fail and Receive Millions in Return? 2008-03-08 10:22:15 digg_url = '-do-ceos-fail-and-receive-millions-in-return/';
Yesterday, top financial executives from the likes of Countrywide Financial and Citigroup, were asked by Congress to explain why they made so much when their companies and customers were hit with not only losses to their wallets but to their homes. It was quite certain from the start of this hearing that there [...] Read more:Receive
, Return
What Would You Do With $1 Million Dollars? 2008-03-07 09:16:16 digg_url = '-would-you-do-with-1-million-dollars/';
This topic is not really in line with saving day to day or financial managment, but since its Friday, we thought we would have a little bit of fun. Shown below, is a couple that won $270 million dollars and looked as though it was an inconvenience. Very entertaining to watch to say [...]
Advantages to Eating With Your Parents 2008-03-06 09:49:57 digg_url = '-to-eating-with-your-parents/';
We are currently in the process of developing a response to the many heated comments we have received regarding an earlier post on dog food and laundry and cleaning supplies and things of that nature but in the mean time I wanted to stress the importance of eating with your parents on a [...] Read more:Advantages
, Parents
When the Market Falls, Don’t Panic! 2008-03-05 10:01:50 digg_url = '-the-market-falls-dont-panic-2/';
With the recent volatility in the stock market so far this year, investors are seeing major swings in their retirement savings, both up and down. Even with the recent recoveries and interest rate cuts, our markets as a whole are down about 8% for the year, as most investor portfolios reflect. Because of [...] Read more:Market
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Peer to Peer Lending at Prosper.com, Is it Worth the Risk? 2008-03-04 08:36:37 digg_url = '-to-peer-lending-at-prospercom-is-it-worth-the-risk/';
Prosper.com is a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending website, which allows individuals to either borrow money from other members of Prosper, or invest to those seeking loans. Yes, you did hear that correctly. It does not surprise us that there is yet another way for people to borrow money and more likely, fall deeper in [...] Read more:Lending
, Worth
Analysis of “The 11 Principles” by Money Crashers 2008-03-12 20:06:30 digg_url = '-of-the-11-principles-by-money-crashers/';
MoneyCrashers
.com has an article about a few principles regarding money and we would like to address them. Over all, its a great list. Feel free to comment!
1. Always spend less than you make.
Naturally, this is in first place as it keeps the saver moving in the right direction, regardless of how fast or [...] Read more:Analysis
, Principles
What is the Difference Between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA? 2008-03-11 09:36:05 digg_url = '-are-the-difference-between-a-roth-ira-and-a-traditional-ira/';
For many, not knowing where to begin when it comes to saving for retirement is determinant enough to never start. We hope by explaining the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional
IRA we can help you decide which one fits best into your current and future financial situations. Of course, IRA’s [...]
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Words From The Wise… 2008-03-10 11:09:21 digg_url = '-from-the-wise/';
Quotes have the potential to inspire people to make changes in their lives for the better or to keep them on their chosen path. As passionate as we are about our writing, we know others in the world simply say things better. Having said that, we have picked five financial related quotes that [...] Read more:Words
Where do you Purchase your Contact Lenses? 2008-03-09 15:03:52 digg_url = '-do-you-purchase-your-contact-lenses/';
Until recently, I had no idea how much I have been overpaying for my contact lenses. I pay about $4/month for PSP eye insurance through my wife’s employer, which is one of the most common eye insurers. Like many plans, ours allows each of us about $120 a year that can either go [...] Read more:Purchase
The Power of Sweat Equity 2008-03-14 14:39:30 digg_url = '-power-of-sweat-equity/';
Take a moment at the end of this article to watch the following video…it will be worth it.
As a general rule, when it comes to your own house, the notion of working on it seems a bit of a chore and we just seem to say, “Oh I will get to that next [...] Read more:Sweat
, Equity
Car Insurance - Is Liability Only Coverage like Living on the Edge? 2008-03-13 10:49:29 digg_url = '-insurance-is-liability-only-coverage-like-living-on-the-edge/';
I was late for work today, I can’t blame it on my alarm or on traffic, but on a thief because…
…my car was stolen!
Can you believe that? One minute I had a reliable car – albeit, not as easy on the eyes as it used to be, but it never let us down! I can’t [...] Read more:Liability
, Coverage
, Living
, Car Insurance
What Was Once Lost, Has Returned 2008-03-16 13:17:04 digg_url = '-was-once-lost-has-returned/';
For entertainment purposes, I will use today’s post to update everyone on my stolen car situation. If you haven’t heard, you can get caught up on the story by reading our Thursday post titled, “Car Insurance - Is Liability Only Coverage like Living on the Edge?”
My wife and I share one car and [...]
The Power of Sweat Equity 2008-03-14 14:39:30 digg_url = '-power-of-sweat-equity/';
Take a moment at the end of this article to watch the following video…it will be worth it.
As a general rule, when it comes to your own house, the notion of working on it seems a bit of a chore and we just seem to say, “Oh I will get to that next [...] Read more:Sweat
, Equity
Car Insurance - Is Liability Only Coverage like Living on the Edge? 2008-03-13 10:49:29 digg_url = '-insurance-is-liability-only-coverage-like-living-on-the-edge/';
I was late for work today, I can’t blame it on my alarm or on traffic, but on a thief because…
…my car was stolen!
Can you believe that? One minute I had a reliable car – albeit, not as easy on the eyes as it used to be, but it never let us down! I can’t [...] Read more:Liability
, Coverage
, Living
, Car Insurance
Analysis of “The 11 Principles” by Money Crashers 2008-03-12 20:06:30 digg_url = '-of-the-11-principles-by-money-crashers/';
MoneyCrashers
.com has an article a list about a few principles regarding money and we would like to address them. Over all, its a great list. Feel free to comment!
1. Always spend less than you make.
Naturally, this is in first place as it keeps the saver moving in the right direction, regardless of how [...] Read more:Analysis
, Principles
What is the Difference Between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA? 2008-03-11 09:36:05 digg_url = '-are-the-difference-between-a-roth-ira-and-a-traditional-ira/';
For many, not knowing where to begin when it comes to saving for retirement is determinant enough to never start. We hope by explaining the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional
IRA we can help you decide which one fits best into your current and future financial situations. Of course, IRA’s [...]
Five Common Money Mistakes to Avoid 2008-03-19 09:50:00 digg_url = '-common-money-mistakes-to-avoid/';
Anyone reading this article is probably already ahead of the financial game. Just by showing an interest and initiative tells us that you put more thought into your financial decisions compared to your peers. However, are you making money mistakes without realizing it? We are willing to be that many of you are guilty [...] Read more:Common
, Money
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Your Economic Stimulus Rebate Check is Scheduled for Departure 2008-03-18 10:37:24 digg_url = '-economic-stimulus-rebate-check-is-scheduled-for-departure/';
The wait for what some view as a Federal slap in the face and others as relief – the economic stimulus packages are now scheduled for delivery. The IRS has released an on-line calculator to help tax payers determine how much they can expect to receive from their stimulus rebates. In addition, a [...] Read more:Economic
, Rebate
, Check
, Departure
My Dumbest Purchase Ever 2008-03-17 19:27:46 digg_url = '-dumbest-purchase-ever/';
Today I would like to reflect on one of my most infamous purchases. This was a long time ago and has since drilled some nice principles into my spending habits and the way I spend money. I still make mistakes now and again but this was one of the first that [...] Read more:Purchase
What Was Once Lost, Has Returned 2008-03-16 13:17:04 digg_url = '-was-once-lost-has-returned/';
For entertainment purposes, I will use today’s post to update everyone on my stolen car situation. If you haven’t heard, you can get caught up on the story by reading our Thursday post titled, “Car Insurance - Is Liability Only Coverage like Living on the Edge?”
My wife and I share one car and [...]
The Power of Sweat Equity 2008-03-14 14:39:30 digg_url = '-power-of-sweat-equity/';
Take a moment at the end of this article to watch the following video…it will be worth it.
As a general rule, when it comes to your own house, the notion of working on it seems a bit of a chore and we just seem to say, “Oh I will get to that next [...] Read more:Sweat
, Equity
Should We Worry About Inflation? 2008-03-21 10:02:33 digg_url = '-we-worry-about-inflation/';
Today, the Washington Post reported that, “prices have risen 9.2 percent since 2006 for the groceries, gasoline, health care and other basics that a middle-income American family has little choice but to consume.” Usually I would be happy with a 9.2% raise, but apparently, Americans need this just to keep pace with purchasing [...] Read more:Inflation
Why Living Paycheck to Paycheck is a Good Thing 2008-03-20 09:46:44 digg_url = '-living-paycheck-to-paycheck-is-a-good-thing/';
You’ve heard the story – living paycheck-to-paycheck is bad thing that only prevents you from getting ahead. I beg to differ; paycheck-to-paycheck living in many ways, is a good thing that can encourage proper budgeting, saving and conservative spending. Let’s be realistic, the majority of us do anticipate and need our next paycheck [...] Read more:Living
, Paycheck
, Thing
Ways to Save on Groceries 2008-03-23 20:05:51 digg_url = '-to-save-on-groceries/';
The following was a guest post submitted to beingfrugal.net on March 5, 2008.
Food, you have to buy it, you have to eat it, but you don’t have to spend a fortune on it. It’s estimated that an average family of four with two kids and two parents, will spend around $800/month on groceries. How does your [...]
It’s OK to Indulge, Especially in Bargains 2008-03-25 09:33:40 digg_url = '-ok-to-indulge-especially-in-bargains/';
Yesterday, my wife and I grabbed the Monday special at Jerry’s Pizza’s and Subs, which is a large Pizza for $4.99. It’s very rare that we ever eat out on a weekday, which makes the occasion feel like a treat. While we were enjoying our grease ball pizza, we realized that we look [...]
DVD Movie Rentals – Blockbuster vs. Netflix, Are They Worth the Cost? 2008-03-24 14:56:42 digg_url = '-movie-rentals-%e2%80%93-blockbuster-vs-netflix-are-they-worth-the-bill/';
Do you remember when renting movies involved leaving your house and browsing the isles? For the majority of movie watchers, renting DVD’s has turned into a monthly bill. Depending on the pricing plan chosen, you can now spend anywhere from $9.99/month to $47.99/month for the most expensive of plans offered through Netflix and [...] Read more:Rentals
, Blockbuster
, Worth
Our Fun Friday Post 2008-03-28 15:21:08 digg_url = '-fun-friday-post/';
Both Frank and I have been incredibly busy this week with our other full time job, and are going present a hilarious video we found on YouTube. It’s the Money Song from Monty Python…enjoy your weekend. Remember to subscribe to catch all the latest from us!
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The Analysis of Location, Location, Location 2008-03-27 10:29:49 digg_url = '-analysis-of-location-location-location/';
Real estate experts say that when you are shopping for a house, the three most important things to consider before buying is location, location, location. I recognize the truthiness of this, but working with the legal department at work has wore off on me, (on some unrelated IT matters) I feel the need [...] Read more:Analysis
, Location
Don’t Pay Interest on Items that Lose Value 2008-03-26 09:58:25 digg_url = '%e2%80%99t-pay-interest-on-items-that-lose-value/';
Our desire to want and consume can cloud our ability to think logically when it comes to making wise financial purchases. Don’t pay interest on items that lose value – something we can all agree makes sense, but most likely many of us are currently engaging in. Store credits, no interest credit card [...] Read more:Interest
, Items
, Value
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