Archive for November, 2011
Are Credit Unions Better Than Big Banks?
TweetIf you’re new here you may want to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Thanks for visiting!Well, I’m back from vacation. I spent the holiday weekend in Jackson Hole Wyoming at my Dad’s Bed and Breakfast. It was wonderful. We had 15 people for Thanksgiving dinner and lots of snow. It was only the second [...]
Why My Friend Is Charging Less Rent Than She Deserves
TweetI have a friend who owns a rental property. It’s actually right across the street from my rental house. Her rental is about 500 square feet bigger than mine and has an extra bedroom. Yet we get the same amount of rent. Why? This fact has been bothering me for a few years now. Why is she [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
TweetThanksgiving is my all time favorite holiday. I love themed food! I also like that it’s not built up too much. It’s just a simple holiday. No gifts, no annoying music, no crazy over the top decorations. Just food and family, my two favorite things. Also, my husband and I met on Thanksgiving Day, which [...]
Controlling Your Budgets This Holiday
TweetWhile I’m on vacation I have some guest posts filling in for me. Today’s post is from Kevin over at Debteye. He’s focused on helping you get out of debt. With the holiday season around the corner, it’s important to watch your budget and keep your spending under control. Black Friday is one of the [...]
Have a Budget Friendly Christmas
TweetThis article was written by Kylie Ofiu. She writes about ways to make and save money on her blog. She is also the author of 365 Ways To Make Money, a freelance writer for Mozo a savings and comparison site and work at home mom of 2. Christmas is often a time of extreme financial stress for [...]
Contrarian Investing – What It Is, and Does it Work
TweetWhile I’m on vacation I have guest posts lined up to fill in for me. The following is a guest post from Tony at Investorz Blog, which is an investment blog aiming to help other individual investors. Contrarian investing is going against the crowd and attempting to profit when the crowd’s investment choices seem to [...]
Link Love: The Happy Thanksgiving Edition
TweetHere we go! Next week is Thanksgiving week. Wohoo! My favorite holiday. I have my menu all planned out and my shopping list made. I can’t wait. I’d love to hear your plans. It was another crazy week here at my house. I have a set of terrible neighbors and after 4 years of evil [...]
What People are Searching for
TweetI always think it’s fun to see what Google searches bring people to my site. And since I do zero SEO (search engine optimization) I’m amazed that Google brings anyone to my site at all. But apparently the Google Gods have taken a small interest in me and search engines sent over 2,300 visitors to [...]
Book Review: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
TweetI just finished reading Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker. The basic premise of the book is that rich people think differently than everyone else and if you start to think like a millionaire you will become a millionaire. He talks about your “Money Blueprint” and how it affects your thoughts about [...]
10 Hidden Timeshare Financial Risks
TweetThis article was written by Jeffrey Strain. A digital nomad who writes about personal finance. His main website is Saving Advice What are some of less appealing aspects of owning a timeshare? You risk wasting time and going through hassle, but worst of all, you risk your financial stability. To avoid being hit with fees, [...]
