It’s My Fake Birthday
– Financialblacksheep.com
I celebrated my fake birthday this weekend, and had a blast. It’s a birthday I made up because my real birthday lands during finals at every school I have ever attended. I stopped celebrating my birthday, because I had to … Continue reading →The post It’s My Fake Birthday appeared first on Financial Black Sheep…
Increase your income instead of waiting for a pay raise
– johnnymoneyseed.com
If I asked if you were doing everything you could to generate income, what would you say? A lot of people think that pay raises are the only way to earn more money. That’s true, right?? Well let’s see…
First, we need to address the debt situation. Owing money (for any reason) will eat up your monthly paycheck…
First, we need to address the debt situation. Owing money (for any reason) will eat up your monthly paycheck…
Saving Money on Home and Auto Insurance
– commoncentswealth.com

Anyone who owns a house or a car will have to insure it. Insurance (all types) can be a pain to shop around for. None of the benefits seem to be comparable and it can be hard to get prices from different companies. It’s not exactly like going to the store and picking out a loaf of bread where you can clearly see the price and quality…
We Flipped a House!-Part 1, Buying the House
– eyesonthedollar.com

How to Protect Your Credit During a Divorce
– doughroller.net

Photo: EssG
Divorce, whether nasty or amicable, can be an emotional roller coaster. It can be a financial roller coaster, as well. Not only can divorce hurt the finances of both parties, but it can be particularly difficult for the spouse who did not handle the money during the marriage.
The good news is that divorce, in and of itself, doesn’t have an effect on your credit score at all…
Our New 2013 Camaro 2SS and $1,713 in Extra Income
– makingsenseofcents.com

Happy Monday everyone! To the left you can see our awesome new car. We bought a 2013 Camaro 2SS just in case any of you were interested
This past weekend was nice and fun. And that is great because work is so busy right now that I feel like I’m running around with my head chopped off…
Couples Retirement Planning – Do it together
– dinksfinance.com

Good morning Dinks. One of the main goals that we all have is to plan for retirement. We take on spending fasts, we find a second income and we live on a budget all so that we can save for retirement. If you aren’t spending your money now then you must be saving it for later.
Do you and your spouse share the same retirement goals?
Saving money for your retirement is just not enough, it takes planning…
How to Consolidate Debt
– monsterpiggybank.com

Welcome Consumerism Commentary Readers!
– moneylifeandmore.com
Today I wrote a guest post over at Consumerism Commentary about how credit card rewards don’t make credit card companies go broke. If you’re interested, head on over to Consumerism Commentary and check it out! Thanks to Luke for allowing me to post!
If this is your first time here at Money Life and More please take a look around…
If this is your first time here at Money Life and More please take a look around…
Online Shopping: A Money-Saving Initiative?
– clubthrifty.com

Club Thrifty – Stop spending. Start living.
The popularity of online shopping has grown rapidly in recent years, and the global e-commerce industry is predicted to exceed a trillion dollars by 2015. In the US, Black Friday has become an international event, with retailers promoting holiday goods even beyond the borders of North America…
Big Change Happening Today
– debtroundup.com

Today, is the first day my son goes to daycare. I have not been looking forward to this day, but I know it is even worse on my wife…
Want to Borrow $120K at Age 18? Sign on the Dotted Line
– studentdebtsurvivor.com

When was the last time you gave an 18 year old $120,000? If you had $120k saved would you give it to your 18 year old son or daughter and tell them to have a good time spending it? I sure wouldn’t. But strangely, that’s exactly what student loan companies offering when our kids when they enroll in college…
Dress by Number: Jessica Alba's Print Blazer and Heeled Loafers
– thebudgetbabe.com

Jessica Alba tackled a busy day in a printed blazer, pleat-front shirt and distressed jeans. Heeled “Stela” loafers by Elizabeth & James and a bold red lip finish her look.
Get the celebrity look for less:
1. Bar III at Macy’s <a onclick="_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/extlink/www1…
Need a Debt Hero?
– couplemoney.com

I’ve been mentioning our progress with paying down the student loan the last couple of weeks and how sometimes it can be hard to stay motivated while paying off debt. One of the things I’ve been doing to keep me focused is to check out some new blogs and books about becoming debt free and I just finished reading a book that I think some of you’d like to check out…
Do Businesses Care About Their Employees Anymore?
– frugalrules.com
This is a post that has been ruminating in my mind since starting my Taking the Plunge series a few months ago. If you’re not up to speed on my situation then I encourage you to check them out. My desire is to be as objective as I can without allowing my prejudices shadow my thoughts. That said, the idea of whether or not businesses care about their employees has been something I’ve thought over for the last number of years…