Not Made Of Money

If you do not have an emergency fund, you’ll want to work on getting one set up.  An emergency fund is just that – it is the equivalent of 3 to 6 months of living expenses, set aside in an easily accessible account to be used only when financial emergencies arise.  It allows you to [...]

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One of the things that has been on my mind lately is saving money on food costs, specifically getting our grocery bill lower.  Here are some other bloggers who have reducing food expenses on their mind too:
8 Ways To Save At The Grocery Store and Stay On Budget by We’reInDebt :  I also  bring my calculator [...]

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I’ve decided to add a new daily feature, ideas for money saving tips.  Every day I will post a few money saving tips that I’ve found.  Feel free to add your own money saving tips in the the comments section for each day’s entries. 
- Save money on electricity by turning off lights when you leave [...]

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We are currently using Quicken 2004 and have not felt the need to upgrade.  That changed yesterday when we received a letter from Quicken which informed us that:
As of April 30, 2007, Online Services and live technical support for Quicken 2004 will no longer be available.  These services include:
-Downloading financial data from your bank, credit union, credit card, [...]

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Not all spending plans or budgets are created equal.  The idea is to find the one that is right for you.  The important thing is that you keep track of all your expenses because then you can begin to change your spending patterns.  A spending plan or budget calculator can help you put together a [...]

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I get weekly emails from Top Secret Recipes.  Each week they feature a top secret recipe that is a clone of one from the popular restaurants.  The recipe is only available for a week but you can print it out and save it for later use.  I have quite a collection from this site and [...]

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Based on the legislation that Governor Crist signed, the answer is “it depends”.  The homeowner insurance situation here in Florida is very complex, and the legislation that is going into effect is as complex.  Savings will depend on the following factors:
1.  Who the homeowner insurance is currently with and where the property is located.  Coastal properties who [...]

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