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It’s an expense that has become a necessity: the dreaded cell phone bill. It seems like there are practically no affordable unlimited plans, and I know I’d be paying hand-over-fist for overuse charges if I was subject to data limits…

In my net worth updates, I’ve mentioned that my online business has grown over the years and has added a consulting component which keeps me very busy.  One large portion of the consulting business is helping businesses build websites and blogs.  Over the years, I’ve gotten a large number of emails regarding starting a personal finance blog or website, and what exactly is involved – particularly the costs…

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Travel accessories at Deal Genius from $5, HDMI to VGA Adapter $30, New Balance 1010 Men’s Running Shoes $30, AE Outfitters 50% off clearance, and more!

It’s no surprise that Bank of America is caught up in yet another scandal. This bank is no stranger to lawsuits for various practices, and the bank is now the subject of a class action lawsuit involving the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). HAMP was a government program supported by the U…

The digital age has reached, and is impacting and changing, one of mankind’s most popular past times – reading magazines. There has always been a plethora of magazine titles to choose from, whatever your age, interests and politics. With the advent of laptop computers, smart phones, tablets and ereaders, the paper and ink versions of our popular magazines may soon be a thing of the past…

This post is from staff writer Sarah Gilbert. I told the checker at the grocery co-op where I shop that I didn’t need a receipt. “I don’t want to keep track of how much I’m spending on my garden,” I told him. My modest cart had carrots and apples and popcorn — staples! — and tomato, lettuce, basil and lavender starts…

Those branching out on their own with regards to income generation are often in need of cost-saving small home office ideas. It doesn’t do any good to pay attention line items such as startup inventory and communication costs, only to blow your budget by dishing out for a full office remodel in the guest room…

Considering the debt I am slowly paying off, I am probably the last person that should be giving advice on how to spend money. But, since approximately 60% of Americans are in debt, I’m definitely not alone. Hopefully what I’ve learned may help you before you find yourself digging out of a financial hole one teaspoon at a time…

You and your family gather under the setting sun at the shore of your most cherished spot. The kids play by your side as you and your spouse sit and read, bodies slowly baking in the rays.
Happiness, at least for for me.
Your idea of happiness might be the opposite — a day of hiking along the ridge paths of an Appalachian mountain or an afternoon on the sidelines of a NY Giants game…

An inheritance, a lottery win, selling a Monet for a million that you bought at a yard sale for 10 bucks, finding $20 in a purse you haven’t used in years, Revenue Canada re-evaluating the audit that cost you so much 8 years ago and refunding your money…….
When money just falls in to your lap the best idea may be to tuck it away in a very safe place and let compound interest work magic for years or decades while you just sleep safely at night knowing you have a completely safe and protected cushion to fall upon if time gets tough or if the world falls apart…

My computer mouse uses two AA batteries. Our television remote control does, too, as does our DVD player remote. Our son’s fish tank filter uses two AA batteries as a backup. Our small flashlight uses AA batteries, and our large flashlight uses an adapter that allows it to use AA batteries. I don’t even want to speculate how many of their toys use AA or AAA batteries, but it’s quite a few…

I guess it all came to a head for me when I saw the story of the Thai billionaires.
This pair has dropped about $27 billion in acquisitions this year. In April, one of them pulled together a $6.6 billion deal in a week.
You can’t refinance a house in that kind of time.
That’s when I realized this global central bank easing is starting to develop some very dangerous consequences…

All the food and grocery talk has left me in constant hunger, so it’s time to venture in to new territory, in the Summer of Saving series: utilities.
“Utility” is an old-school word that used to mean anything that had a direct line to your house: water, electricity, gas, land-line phone, cable…

Just a reminder that Wealth Lion is up and running with posts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Here are the latest posts:

My Real Estate Objectives and Strategy – What I’m trying to accomplish by investing in rental real estate and how I’m going about it.
My Multiple Streams of Income – Details on the various ways I make money…

Today’s podcast features Donna Lewis, writer of the Reply All comic strip and cartoon. Donna is a full-time attorney and shares her story of getting her comic strip, Reply All, syndicated.
Although Donna was a comedy writer and comedian, she had no previous experience as an artist or comic strip producer…

We live in a condo association, mostly occupied by immigrant workers or retirees. The town we live in has one of the highest per-capita income in the country. Even a two bedroom condo costs around $150,000. We are renting here but, mostly the families own their condos. We have neighbors sporting Audi, Mercedes and BMWs…

Just saw this press release and I’m grinning from ear to ear:
“USAA announced that Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will support its military appreciation efforts this year. This agreement supports USAA’s Official Military Appreciation Sponsorship of the NFL and the Washington Redskins…

Do you want to earn free movies, but you aren’t sure about signing up for a rewards bank card? You can use the Scene card and earn free movies and other perks.
The Scene points program is designed to reward those who frequent Cineplex theatres, and who want to earn other great points. It’s free to sign up for the program, and start earning points…

More than 7.4 million people will receive small checks from a pair of settlements related to credit card foreign transaction fees.From CCFSettlement.com, the official website for the settlements:On April 16, 2013, the court approved a distribution of checks concerning foreign transaction fee claims made in connection with the settlements in the two related matters In re Currency Conversion Fee Antitrust Litig…

Economists throughout the Nation are waiting with rapt attention to see if this will be the week that Federal Reserve officials lay out a clear exit strategy for its long-running zero interest rate, cheap money policy of quantitative easing.
As the Federal Open Market Committee meeting planned for Wednesday nears, the consensus appears to be that investors can expect more explanation than action in the Fed’s upcoming meeting…

Woohoo! It’s vacation time! I thought a vacation might not be necessary when you’re retired, but boy was I wrong. Being a stay at home dad/blogger is great and it’s 1000x less stressful than working in my old job. Everyone adapts and get used to their new routine. Things that used to be exciting become a bit boring and we all need to get away once in a while…

"You’re going to run out of cousins," I told my house painter yesterday.
It took him a minute to understand what I was saying. But once he got it, he couldn’t stop laughing. He knew I was exactly right.
You see, my painting contractor is from Honduras. He does great work, and he does it with a big smile…