Money Matters
My Friends All Laughed When I Told Them What I Got My Wife for Valentines Day … A Life Insurance Policy?
February 11, 2007
Mr. Forbisher had been thinking about getting a new life insurance policy. When his company went through a downsizing and he unexpectedly lost his employer-provided coverage, he felt had to take action quickly... read "My Friends All Laughed When I Told Them What I Got My Wife for Valentines Day … A Life Insurance Policy?"...
Budget Leftovers
January 09, 2007
The first thing you need to do when setting up a budget is to determine how much actual take home income you have... read "Budget Leftovers"...
Tips In Choosing IT Career
October 18, 2006
Need assistance getting into the IT industry? The following expert advice is designed to help those interested in getting into this field... read "Tips In Choosing IT Career"...
Healthy Eating: It's a Frugal Thing To Do!
February 02, 2006
Staying healthy is a frugal thing to do! Fewer medicines to buy, whether prescription or over the counter, and fewer visits to the doctor can only be a good thing... read "Healthy Eating: It's a Frugal Thing To Do!"...
Locating Affordable Health Insurance For Businesses and Individuals
January 30, 2006
Finding health insurance, as a business owner, can be difficult and is usually expensive. But it doesn't have to "break the bank". Below is a list of valuable insurance resources and great places to start your research... read "Locating Affordable Health Insurance For Businesses and Individuals"...
Use Your Free Credit Report To Check Your Financial Health
January 12, 2006
Here are 4 tips to help you check your financial health with your free credit report... read "Use Your Free Credit Report To Check Your Financial Health"...
Thirteen Easy Ways to Reduce your Food Budget
January 07, 2006
When trying to cut expenses, food is a great place to start because there are so many opportunities to save. One way to watch your savings pile up and be able to use it for a goal, such as a vacation, down payment on a home or paying off debt, is to put the cash you saved from any purchase into an envelope or a jar until you get enough to make a bank savings deposit. Make a strict rule to not use the money for anything else but your goal. Here are thirteen easy ways to reduce your food budget that will help you achieve this... read "Thirteen Easy Ways to Reduce your Food Budget"...
Four Simple Ways to Make a Difference with Your Dollars
December 28, 2005
Every dollar you spend can make a difference. But it takes time to sift through all the news reports, advertising messages, and public relations campaigns to figure out whether a company deserves your dough... read "Four Simple Ways to Make a Difference with Your Dollars"...
39 Frugal Tips for Saving Money at Christmas
November 26, 2005
There are gazillions of ways to save money and Christmas is one of those times when we need to implement as many money-saving tips as we can, so that we can spend less and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas even more!! Below I've listed 39 frugal ways to save money at Christmas... read "39 Frugal Tips for Saving Money at Christmas"...
Cars - Fuel Savers
July 20, 2005
The following are some vehicles that will help you to keep rolling longer and avoid the pump... read "Cars - Fuel Savers"...
Thirteen Easy Ways to Reduce your Food Budget
July 15, 2005
When trying to cut expenses, food is a great place to start because there are so many opportunities to save. One way to watch your savings pile up and be able to use it for a goal, such as a vacation, down payment on a home or paying off debt, is to put the cash you saved from any purchase into an envelope or a jar until you get enough to make a bank savings deposit. Make a strict rule to not use the money for anything else but your goal. Here are thirteen easy ways to reduce your food budget that will help you achieve this... read "Thirteen Easy Ways to Reduce your Food Budget"...
Small Ways to Save Big Bucks Right Now
July 14, 2005
Need a little jump-start on that money-saving resolution? Here are a few simple ideas that sound small, but will really help you save big bucks with a minimum of effort... read "Small Ways to Save Big Bucks Right Now"...
Teaching Your Child To Save
July 14, 2005
It's hard to know how to teach our children the value of a dollar. When they start getting allowance and growing up - they seem to want to buy it all. There are some ways we can help them appreciate how much they have, while learning to spend on only necessary items... read "Teaching Your Child To Save"...
Resumes That Rock (16 Expert Tips)
July 07, 2005
It's never too early to update your resume, even if you're not searching for a new job. Why? Updating your resume is a valuable reminder to yourself of your practical value to employers... read "Resumes That Rock (16 Expert Tips)"...
Your Projection and Profile at an Interview
July 01, 2005
How critical it is today for employers to ensure they can achieve a quality match during the recruitment process when screening a possible candidate. Your projection and profile may be the only thing left standing when applicants of equal ability are key contenders for a job... read "Your Projection and Profile at an Interview"...
The Money Value of Time
June 27, 2005
You have, no doubt, heard the phrase "the time value of money". It means that a dollar in your hand today is worth more than a dollar in your hand a year from now. Why? Because of what you can do with that dollar over the next year. You can invest that dollar in an interest bearing account and have $1.05 at the end of the year. If you decide to take your buck in a year, your opportunity cost (foregone investment) will be five cents. Not to mention what inflation will have done to your purchasing power in the meantime.
As interesting as the time value of money is to economists and financial planners, if you're anything like me, you probably find the whole subject just a little short of riveting. So here's something more interesting to think about... read "The Money Value of Time"...
Saving Money at the Pump
June 22, 2005
Gas prices are higher than ever, so you’re likely to see more advertising for "gas-saving" products. Yes, we want to improve on fuel efficiency, but are these products really helping... read "Saving Money at the Pump"...
Office Politics: To Play or Not To Play
June 17, 2005
Playing too hard is just as bad as refusing to play at all, according to management professors Bob Kreitner and Angelo Kinicki. Office politics is here to stay, and how you play can influence your success, satisfaction and performance at work... read "Office Politics: To Play or Not To Play"...