I’ve really been having a major problem getting motivated to exercise regularly. It’s the getting started that seems to be the problem for me. Once I get going a few times it starts being more of a fun thing rather than work. We have a nice little gym down at the clubhouse. We have a nice […]
Have you ever read the Declaration of Independence? Do you really know what it says? Please take time out from your busy day today to find out just what you are celebrating and just how far the three branches of our government have diverged from the beginnings of our country’s beginnings and the freedoms we […]
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which […]
I went to CVS today and made out like a bandit. I’m not going to tell you about all the super bargains I got. You can read about the CVS bargains at Coupon Cravings, “Cent”sible Sawyer and Deal Seeking Mom. I’m going to tell you about a very patient young man at the check out. He rang […]
This was a good news, bad news week. The good news is the tax stimulus rebate check really did show up. Half of the $1200 went into the emergency fund and half on the car debt which is almost gone. I had hopes of finishing that off by the end of July, but now am […]
Ben at Money Smart Life has announced the second winner of $50. Congratulations, Rita and thank you, Ben. As a result of his reader survey, he learned that many of the people who are newer to reading about personal finance wanted to learn more about stocks and investing. He started a new series on how the […]
Two days ago I received a notice that we are going to be receiving a tax stimulus check of $1,200. I’m wondering why they are wasting so much money sending out these notices. They could have just sent the check instead of the notice. I’m thinking we as a country could come a lot closer […]
The deed has been done. A big, honkin’ debt has been paid. I had to buy a new central air conditioner last July before we even moved into our money pit. Since I had already laid out the funds to pay half on the home, to put in two new bathroom floors and two low flow […]
This is something I received from an e-mail buddy. Just a little lighthearted fitness funny. If you wrote this or know who did, please let me know so that I can give proper credit here. Thank you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine. Dear Diary, For my birthday […]
Today I want to share some of the interesting financial posts I read this past month. There’s a little something here for everyone. Debt Reduction Guide at No Credit Needed How I Save Money With My ING Direct Checking and Savings Account at The Digerati Life 10 Websites Where You Can Manage Your Money Online For Free […]