From the monthly archives:

November 2008

10 Fun And Free Things To Do

November 28, 2008

This is a guest post by Jonathan over at MasterYourCard.com.  He blogs about personal finance and credit cards, and is an entertaining read! If you enjoy his writing you can subscribe to his feed here.
I’m So Bored
These can be some of the most expensive words to come out of someone’s mouth because in most cases [...]

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What Are You Grateful For This Thanksgiving?

November 27, 2008

photo credit: bucklava
Since I’m asking the question, I’ll start us off.
This year I’m thankful for my beautiful wife, that she has survived a serious blood clot, a 3 week hospital stay and is now on the road to recovery.
I’m thankful that I have a good job, a nice home and wonderful friends and family [...]

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Obama Considers $500 Billion Stimulus Package For Early 2009

November 26, 2008

photo credit: Tony the Misfit
Sounds like a stimulus plan is in the works, to be signed by President elect Obama once he is sworn in.  From the Wall Street Journal:
Aides to President-elect Barack Obama and President George W. Bush are rushing to craft measures to shore up financial markets and prevent a policy vacuum [...]

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Christmas Budgeting Tips: Avoid Overspending At This Expensive Time Of Year

November 25, 2008

The holidays are almost here, and if you haven’t already, it’s time to start thinking about buying Christmas gifts for family friends and neighbors! Will you be heading out to wait in line at one of the Black Friday sales?

photo credit: Paul Keleher
Christmas is one of those times of year that we [...]

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5 Keys To Overcoming The Urge To Splurge

November 21, 2008

Christmas is for debt?
Christmas will soon be upon us with all of the good cheer, family get togethers and presents!
All of the big department stores are already in full-on Christmas mode, with aisles upon aisles of decorations in the front of the store and Christmas music pumping over the PA systems.  It’s hard not to [...]

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Cartoon Funny Of The Week

November 21, 2008
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Unintended Consequences Of Doing A Budget

November 20, 2008

Doing a budget has decreased our spending

photo credit: Jeff Keen
Within the past few months my wife and I have started doing a zero based budget where every dollar is allocated before it comes in.  When the paychecks are deposited each and every dollar is assigned a job, whether it be paying bills, groceries, personal [...]

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Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Your Value

November 19, 2008

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows. Luke 12:7

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Full Scale Stimulus Package Pushed Back Until After Inauguration

November 18, 2008

An article in the Washington Post announced today that democrats have put plans for a full scale stimulus package on hold,  at least until after Barack Obama is inaugurated in January.
Congressional Democrats yesterday abandoned plans to offer a wide-ranging economic stimulus plan next week, putting off any chance that the federal government would provide a [...]

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