From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Preparing for Financial Disasters with Flood Insurance, Hurricane Insurance, and Wind Damage Insurance

August 15, 2008

Everyone wishes they had a crystal ball and could tell when disaster is going to strike. Wouldn’t you love being able to tell when something unpleasant is about to happen? You could protect your family and belongings; you could also adapt your schedule to make time for dealing with the aftermath of the [...]

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Stop Buying Stuff with the Payments Mentality

August 13, 2008

One of the hardest parts of learning to being fiscally responsible is breaking free from the payment mentality. Becoming mired down in monthly payments creates a cycle seems almost impossible to break free from. Because you always have a payment to make, you are never able to save up enough money to pay [...]

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Learning Your Lesson from Past Financial Mistakes

August 11, 2008

When you were in school, you were probably told all the time that you would never stop learning. While that statement is probably true throughout your life, it is certainly true regarding your financial matters. Learning to deal with personal finance is an ongoing process that continues as your life circumstances change. [...]

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Weekend Roundup Edition # 4: A Food Blog, Pay With Cash, & Thrifty Green

August 9, 2008

It’s been a busy week getting the kids ready to head back to school. We’ve had fun shopping for school supplies and checking out the store sales to see who has the best prices. I noticed that my local Target has all but cleared out the patio furniture and the clearance sale on [...]

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How Being Picky Will Help You Save Money

August 6, 2008

How many times as a child have you heard someone tell you that you were just too picky? It always sounds like a bad thing, doesn’t it? The connotation with being picky is that you are difficult and childish. You should just make do with what you get.
Well, in terms of financial [...]

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Making Money from Your Trash: Sell, Donate, Recycle, and Re-Gift

August 4, 2008

You’ve heard the old adage that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Well, it’s a popular saying because it’s true. Rather than just tossing out your unwanted items when you’re cleaning the house, you should learn to make a habit of finding another use for it.
Sell: Clearing out the [...]

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Weekend Roundup – Edition #3: Income Ideas, Hydroponic Garden, Expensive Shoes, New Look For Linens

August 2, 2008

Well it is time once again for my weekend roundup. I can’t believe how quickly the last week has passed. We’ve been getting some much needed rain here in Florida and the lawn really needs mowing. On to the roundup:
From the Frugal Blog Network this week:
Tight Fisted Miser is brainstorming income ideas [...]

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Great Buys During the Month of August

August 1, 2008

As the last vestiges of summer start to slip away, you may find yourself saddened. The long days of sunshine will soon be gone; you and your family will be back to the humdrum routine of school schedules. Before the thought of summer’s end gets you too depressed, take heart. The end [...]

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