August 2009
1 post
How to save money at the gasoline pumps 24x7
How would you like to track gasoline prices on your own and save money at the pump 24X7? There’s a way to determine how gasoline prices are trading in the futures markets so that you can predict what will be transpiring at the pumps. By making yourself more informed you can empower yourself and save alot of cash over your lifetime of commuting. Two items that you’ll Need: ...
July 2009
10 posts
Closing a credit card - The pro's and Con's
You’ve finally paid back that charge card. It’s sitting in that location with no morebalance on it and you hate ever having it. It’s fetched a high rate of interest and no rewards program and you’ll never use it again. But should you cancel it? This is an interesting argument that frequently occurs up in personal finance circuits. I believe there are benefits and problems disregardless of...
Can't pay your doctor? Charge it!
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Americans are choosing credit cards over money when it comes to paying up the almost $300 billion they mop up annually in medical charges — the principal cause of bankruptcy — every year, CNNMoney.com announced earlier this month. The result is customers are only sliding down deeper into debt as they attempt to keep...
How to get traffic for your blog
Many of my readers have ambitions to become power bloggers and aspire to make a living of it. Letr me tell you that it’s not easy. With certain caveats and some general guidelines you can get off to a good start. Tonight I found this valuable post by Seth Godin. If you have dreams of becoming a Pro=Blogger Seth gives some of the best advice in cyberspace. Here’s a link to his typpad...
Living the Zen way
There is much to be said for Zen living and mindfulness. It offers something for everyone and the beauty and power lie in its simplicity to cultivate. I have been a devotee of Zen for a number of years now and keep a journal to constcntly reference when a situation arises. Start your own journal today and see your life in the way that it was meant to be seen…..and lived. 1. one thing...
How to Stop Obsessive Worry
How to Stop Obsessive Worry Most people worry about things occasionally, which can be useful in situations such as planning for the future, preparing for a test, or checking things before a trip. However, when worrying becomes unproductive, excessive, or difficult to control, it may be pathological. Difficulty controlling worrying is what distinguishes pathological worry from the normal...
Thedebtgazette.com
This weeks Blog review is on,” The Debt Gazette,” located at http://www.thedebtgazette.com/. This Blog is full of timely and important information and is broken down into several easy to read categories. Home Celebrity Debt Credit Card advice Debt Advice Economics IRS debt Retail Sales I particularly like the “celebrity debt section and was surprised to see Senator John McCain on the...
Make A Price Book: Power Tool For Supermarket...
Make A Price Book: Power Tool For Supermarket Savings! Posted November 1, 2008 by Cynthia Townley Ewer Frugality: a noble value. Trouble is, if you’ve got a disorganized nature, the frugal life can seem daunting. How do tightwad friends remember all those prices, bargains, shopping bonanzas? Is the warehouse mega-pack a true bargain? When is a sale a sale? Fight back with a powerful...
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Random ways to become a power-saver Saving money around your home is easy if you have just a little bit of discipline and a lot of drive. The money that can be put back into your pocket is considerable when done even over a very short period of time. I myself have mandated just six items thus far on this list, and have saved over $250.00 per month beginning last April. You don’t have to look any...
Know Mark Down Dates to Save on Groceries
Many grocers have a set time for marking down items that are close to sell by dates. This info is especially handy for stocking up on your meat items for 1/2 price or lower. Combine the savings with coupons and get an item for about 2/3 off. Posted via web from Easy Living Sherpa | Comment »
Establish Internet-free Zones
Saturday, July 4, 2009 Establish Internet-free Zones Photo by spentrails I found an interesting article this week while mindlessly surfing the Internet out of sheer boredom. On this particular day not a single click was well thought out, and I had literally wasted the entire day accomplishing absolutely nothing. Granted it was 100 degrees outside which severely limited any outdoor activity...