This was a tough week. A trio of unexpected expenses really took a bite out of our bottom line.
First, I brought my car to my mechanic because I had two dashboard warning lights on…the ABS light and the airbag light. Obviously I want to get both taken care of for safety reasons, plus [...]
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When the bills come in, most of us have a bad habit of piling them all up in one basket and forgetting about them. If you’ve consolidated [...]
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For cash strapped seniors who are finding it hard to stay on top of their bills a reverse mortgage may seem like a gift from heaven. By trading in some of the equity in their home they can enjoy their golden years in style rather than worrying about how they’re going to keep food on [...]
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July 4th is right around the corner and you know what that means…fireworks, bikinis, and barbeques!
photo credit: Design By Zouny
Fourth of July celebrations can get pretty expensive, so if you’re looking for ideas for saving money on a big party then this article is for you. There are plenty of ways to keep your [...]
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You know the economy is still in trouble when even a Dark Lord of the Sith is struggling to make ends meet…
I saw this pic on a few different sites so I don’t know where it came from originated, but I thought it was funny.
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You probably see ads for payday loans just about every day. They’re on TV, the radio, and even right in your inbox. Sometimes referred to as cash advances, a payday loan is a small, short-term loan that is designed to cover the borrower’s expenses until his or her next pay check.
If your car breaks down [...]
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It’s been awhile since I’ve done a link roundup so I figure what better way to start the week. I always feel lazy on Mondays anyway!
Here are some of the articles that got my attention recently…
Jim from Bargaineering discusses 6 Documents You Need But Hate Thinking About. PS – Welcome to the Yakezie Jim!
I love [...]
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Last night me and the kids took a ride to Home Depot to check out the ceiling fans. We’re renovating their playroom and a ceiling fan would be great in there.
While we were cruising up and down the aisles I bumped into a woman I used to work with. Kim was shopping for some home improvement items herself and she [...]
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Last week I announced an exciting contest where the winner would win a free copy of Enjoy Your Money!
To determine a winner I assigned each comment a number (1 to 6) and used Random.org to randomly select the winning entrant.
I’m happy to announce the winner is Financial Samurai!
Samurai-san, check your email. I’ll be sending [...]
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