From the monthly archives:

January 2011

What Financial Records Should You Keep?

Photo credit: bein_korean Tax records should be kept for at least seven years. Automobile records should be kept as long as the car. But did you know that there are some records that you should keep forever? Although any effort to reduce excessive clutter should be applauded, there are some things that you should make [...]

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The 5 am Cup of Tea – Garden Harvest Time

It was harvest time last week for a few of the items we planted last Fall in our backyard garden. The turnips were a success as were the carrots and lettuce. The strawberry plants are doing well as is the broccoli. Sadly, our tomato plants didn’t make it so we will try those again in [...]

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How to Stay Motivated While Paying Off Debt

Many people have hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt – including student loans and mortgages! This means that many, if not most, debt repayment plans will take years to complete. It can become extremely difficult to stay motivated while paying off debt! Below are some tips that work well for most people that I [...]

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Cutting The Budget – Focus On Spending Less

When you look over your budget and realize that you’re spending more money than you’re making, you have two options. Your choices are to find a way to make more money or to work out a way to spend less money. Although increasing your income may be outside of your realm of control and is [...]

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How to Avoid Waste When Buying Food In Bulk

Buying Food in Bulk is often given as a method of saving money on your grocery bill, especially if you cook all of your meals at home. For most items that you purchase in “normal” quantities, you can find a much better deal if you buy in bulk. However, there are a few things that [...]

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