An eBay Sale Gone Bad

by Mike on July 30, 2010

Like many people I’ve used eBay to sell unwanted items to raise cash.  Nothing major, just a few things here and there that I could get a few bucks for and free up some room in my garage or basement.
I’m really not a huge fan of eBay these days because it seems there is less [...]

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This is a guest post from Michael at Forex Traders.
The most successful forex traders not only possess the right knowledge-base; these traders also possess the correct mindset.  What character traits are the best ones when it comes to forex trading?  Read on to learn about some of these personality traits that best suit trading currency [...]

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The 8 Most Overrated Home Projects

by Mike on July 26, 2010

A recent MSN article lists the 8 most overrated home projects that homeowners usually end up regretting. 
1. Whirlpool bath
2. Room additions
3. ‘Versailles’ kitchens (high-end upgrades)
4. Marble counters
5. Deck off the master bedroom
6. Elaborate home theaters
7. Hot tub
8. Overly complicated home automation
When I look at this list I see a bunch of expensive but largely unneccessary [...]

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This is a guest post written by Jason Holmes of Debt Consolidation Care.
Consumer groups have issued a new set of warnings regarding debt settlement companies. Debt settlement companies help individuals solve their debt problems for a fee. However, it is imperative to remember that not all debt [...]

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Yakezie Update and Link Roundup

by Mike on July 22, 2010

Well it’s been about 4 and a half months since I joined the Yakezie challenge and it seems my Alexa rank has stalled just a whisker shy of my goal.  I have been hovering around the 100,000 barrier for weeks but just can’t seem to break it!
Still, I’m a lot better now then when I [...]

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How To Spot Credit Card Scams

by Mike on July 21, 2010

Today’s article comes from Mr Credit Card of www.askmrcreditcard.com and he is going to talk about how to spot a credit card scam. If you are looking for a credit card, I suggest you check out his best credit cards offers section.
Credit card scams are almost as old as credit cards themselves. The good news [...]

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I’ve Spent $2703.59 at Amazon!

by Mike on July 19, 2010

The other day I was logged into my Amazon account to request a return for an item that had arrived damaged.  It was the first time I ever had to return anything to Amazon which is a testament to their service.
Anyway, while I was browsing to the specific order number to request the return I [...]

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The Honeymooners is my all-time favorite tv show.  I’ve seen each episode dozens of times and yet I still laugh out loud when I watch it.  The misadventures of the Kramdens and the Nortons is classic television at its best.
But if you look past all the jokes and gags there are some valuable lessons to [...]

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Lawmakers are considering legislation that would delay eligibility for full Social Security benefits until age 70 for millions of young Americans.
Today the full Social Security benefit retirement age is 66 for people born between 1943 and 1954.  It gradually increases by 2 months per birth year until reaching age 67 for those born in 1960 [...]

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Four Reasons To Grow Your Own Garden

by Mike on July 12, 2010

My wife and I haven’t had much success growing our own fruits and vegetables since we bought our house a few years ago. There are a ton of trees and we get very little direct sunlight. And since our yard backs up to a pond we have all sorts of animals running around [...]

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