From the monthly archives:

February 2011

The 5 a.m. Cup of Tea – Backyard Edition

Since it seems that Spring has made its arrival here in Florida, we’ve turned our focus to our backyard. It really needs some serious work and we’re making our plans for what we want to update. Our little backyard garden is thriving and we’ve been enjoying our harvest of broccoli, carrots, and lettuce. I’m thinking [...]

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The Consequences Of Identity Theft Are Becoming More Costly

According to a recent report on Market Watch, the incidences of credit and debit related identity theft dropped significantly over the last year. However, the per-person cost associated with identity theft rose during that time! Cases of Identity Theft Falling? I was shocked to read these statistics, especially since this is one of the most [...]

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Is Your Emergency Fund in Good Shape?

Having an emergency fund is imperative to any family’s financial health. After all, an emergency fund is usually what stands between us and all of those unfortunate things that happen to us. When you’re slapped with an unexpected car repair bill, for instance, your emergency fund absorbs the blow. You shouldn’t be satisfied just to [...]

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5 Things Not to Believe About Credit Card Use

This post was written by Odysseas Papadimitriou, Founder of CardHub.com, a website that helps consumers find the best credit card deals. There’s always that one guy at a cocktail party or your child’s soccer game who is an “expert” on everything. He opines on subjects ranging from sports to personal finance, presenting dubious ideas with [...]

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11 Simple Tips To Save Money On Groceries

I just recently read an article about Steve and Annette Economides, who have been labeled “America’s Cheapest Family“. The Economides (a great name for a frugal family) household spends $350 per month on groceries to feed their family of 7! I come across childless couples who spend more than that! They were asked by All [...]

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