Excellent Personal Finance Blog Post By Liz Weston
Posted on July 25, 2007 - Filed Under Blogging, Financial Planning, Saving, Spending | 1 Comment
Rarely do I find a post on anyone’s blog to dedicate a single post to it. However, after browsing Get Rich Slowly in my RSS reader I came across this post. Liz Weston is writing a guest post for JD discussing whether she follows her own personal finance advice or not. According to Nielsen/NetRatings Liz Weston […]
Read More..>>Cell Phone Banking Is Here
Posted on July 20, 2007 - Filed Under Credit Cards, Financial Apps, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
My bank, USAA, has just made available mobile banking so that I can access my account from my cell phone. This is a huge feature that will change the way I do my banking. At a moments notice I can buy a stock, transfer funds, or check my account balance. Many banks are finally offering this […]
Read More..>>Top 5 Free Microsoft Office Replacements
Posted on July 9, 2007 - Filed Under Financial Apps, Spending | 1 Comment
The shelf life of Microsoft Office is quickly approaching an expiration date. The desktop application market in the foreseeable future will begin to lose market share to Web 2.0 driven applications. Everyone is tired of spending the $300-$500 on Microsoft Office only to have it become outdated with the newest edition coming out of every three […]
Read More..>>HOW TO: Pack A Healthy Lunch for Under $1
Posted on July 7, 2007 - Filed Under How To, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
Yesterday morning I had very few options in the refrigerator to pack my lunch for work. I typically bring a portion of leftovers and assemble it the night before as I am putting away dishes from dinner. So without having any leftovers I ended up bringing hard boiled eggs and spinach. While eating lunch I could not help […]
Read More..>>In Debt We Trust Documentary
Posted on July 5, 2007 - Filed Under Credit Cards, Credit Report, Financial Planning, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
I recently came across a new consumer debt/personal finance documentary, In Debt We Trust, that Netflix recommended to me after renting Maxed Out. I am unsure of which was produced first but they are very similar in content and structure. Consumer debt in America is a topic that can be discussed and analyzed endlessly in […]
Read More..>>Are “Buy Nothing” Weeks/Months/Years Constructive Exercises Or Short Term Fixes?
Posted on June 29, 2007 - Filed Under Unexpected Expenses, Saving, Spending | 6 Comments
I have seen many blogs and personal finance writers covering people doing a “Buy Nothing” period of time. It is often a week or month long, but I have seen as long as a year. The criteria ranges from insanely strict (no electricity and toliet paper or same dress for a year) to liberal (no spending on […]
Read More..>>Top Six Financial Traps To Avoid
Posted on June 28, 2007 - Filed Under Unexpected Expenses, Financial Planning, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
The simplest way to avoid debt is to earn more than you spend. Over time you will create savings and avoid the following financial traps. For most of us controlling expenses is easier said than done, and requires discipline, diligence, and education. But you have to start somewhere, even if it is at the very bottom. Frequently I see […]
Read More..>>Listen To Dave Ramsey For Free
Posted on June 25, 2007 - Filed Under Relationships and Money, Financial Planning, Saving, Spending | Leave a Comment
I recently stumbled across this website that will allow you to listen to Dave Ramsey for free by downloading or streaming. I have found Dave Ramsey show to be entertaining as well as educational.
Read More..>>Planning A Budget For Our South Florida Vacation
Posted on June 23, 2007 - Filed Under How To, Financial Planning, Spending | Leave a Comment
My girlfriend and I are planning to take a road trip this Fall to South Florida for our annual vacation. Even though we live in Orlando, which is technically Central Florida, we rarely go down south and are making a point to check it out fully this vacation. I have not been to Key West since […]
Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders on DVD
Posted on June 19, 2007 - Filed Under Net Worth, Credit Cards, Credit Repair, Credit History, Saving, Spending | 1 Comment
The ultimate personal finance documentary was released recently on DVD, Maxed Out. This is a must see for every consumer. Take an inside look at some of the predatory tactics used by debt collectors and the credit industry in general.
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