Debunking The Food Inflation Myth In Two Charts – libertyinvestor.com Skyrocketing. Surging. Spiking. Take your pick, because they’ve all been used to characterize price trends for something we can’t live without: food. It’s all a bunch of baloney, though. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) And I’m going to prove it to you, too. So let’s get to it… Continue Reading On libertyinvestor.com » How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece – prairieEcothrifter.com The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90th birthday. The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. My...
$80 Tablet Good for Entry-Level Use – moneytalksnews.com Ematic’s Genesis Prime makes trying out a tablet more affordable, and reviews suggest it’s better than most competing devices near that price.Here’s what you get: It has a 1.1GHz processor, which a New York Times review says “would have been top of the line a couple of years ago.” Users may see some slowdown when using it for streaming video, it adds… Continue Reading On moneytalksnews.com » How Online Shopping Helped Folks Save Money – moneyning.com/ The connectivity of the Internet brought many tools to help manage budgets and finances, but the information...
I Work as a Car Cleaner, How to use the Money I Earn for my Future? – onecentatatime.com On a lazy Sunday afternoon, while SMB was away to her friend’s house, I was looking at the Google Analytics report to research recent search rankings of my articles. Google Analytics reports the exact search terms used to visit the blog. One search term caught my attention while browsing through the list… Continue Reading On onecentatatime.com » Talk about money: The key to financial literacy? – getrichslowly.org/blog This post is from staff writer Sarah Gilbert. April’s post about financial literacy struck something in...
Friday Giveaway Roundup – 147 Giveaways – youngadultmoney.com/ Welcome to the weekly Friday giveaway roundup! Every single Friday we post giveaways ending within the next week. If you want to make sure you never miss one of these posts be sure to subscribe via RSS or Email. Happy Friday everyone! Not too much to share today. I’ve had a lot going on with our sewer repair, but more on that in a couple posts next week… Continue Reading On youngadultmoney.com/ » 10 Money-Saving Tips For Your Wedding – prairieEcothrifter.com This is the moment you have been anticipating. You got engaged...
How Can I Become Financially Independent? – thesimepledollar.com Greg writes in: I don’t see how a person making minimum wage can ever become financially independent. It’s basically impossible. It’s far from impossible. It’s just a matter of priorities. Let’s say you’re single and live in Washington state, where minimum wage is $9… Continue Reading On thesimepledollar.com » How Much Do Americans REALLY Pay in Taxes? – moneyinfant.com I don’t normally talk about tax issues because other than at this time of year I don’t think much about them. However, in the spirit of the just passed tax season I want...
Feedback for FMF – freemoneyfinance.com It’s been some time since I’ve opened up a post for general feedback, so I thought I’d do so today. I generally write about what’s going on with me financially, what I’m thinking about, what I’m interested in and so forth. And in many cases, I believe these topics interest you. But not always, of course… Continue Reading On freemoneyfinance.com » Eight Reasons to Use an Electric Toothbrush – prairieEcothrifter.com All the time I was growing up in the fifties, I never used or heard about floss or electric toothbrushes (they probably weren’t invented yet!)....
10 Tools for Meeting Your Money Savings Goals – moneysmartlife.com Are you looking for a way to boost your savings goals? Thanks to technology, there are plenty of tools out there that can help you reach your goals – no matter what you are trying to accomplish. Here are some tools that can help you meet your money savings goals: Mint: If you want to see where your money is going, as well as set up a budget and track your progress, Mint is the free way to do so… Continue Reading On moneysmartlife.com » Create a Financial Bucket List...
Citi Prestige vs. American Express Platinum – moneysmartlife.com High-end reward cards can make sense for regular people, not just high spending big shots. Despite their high annual fees, these cards can offer even more valuable rewards and benefits. The American Express Platinum card is one of the most popular luxury travel reward cards available, while Citi recently introduced its Prestige card to compete for this market… Continue Reading On moneysmartlife.com » YARD SALES ARE BACK!! – budgetsaresexy.com/ Best time of the year outside of Christmas! And if you’re *really* smooth you can even start your Christmas shopping early at these...
How to Save $50,000 in Two Years After Getting Out of Debt – youngcheapliving.com I thought that title might get your attention. It just so happens, I saved $50,000 in the first 24 months after becoming debt free. My average salary throughout that time period was….. well… let’s just say it was less than $55,000 per year. Can you do it too? Of course you can. Here’s how: Step 1: Track Your Finances – How do you think I came up with that $50,000 number and the 24 month timeline? The data is sitting in my Mint… Continue Reading On...
5 Ways to Get the Most Value out of a Gym Membership – youngadultmoney.com/ There’s quite a few bloggers out there who will tell you that a gym membership is something you can go without. While I do not necessarily disagree with this, I think most people are far more likely to work out and get in shape if they have a gym membership. 1) Wait for the right deal Just last week my wife and I signed up for a gym membership for just $10/month… Continue Reading On youngadultmoney.com/ » Hidden Expenses of Buying a New (or Used) Car...
What to Do if You’re Having Trouble Paying Your Student Loans – moneysmartlife.com We’ve all heard it said that student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, so what do you do if your financial situation is a wreck – or if you’re unemployed – and simply don’t have the money to repay? There actually are a couple of ways to manage the situation even if the bankruptcy option doesn’t exist… Continue Reading On moneysmartlife.com » Dirty Money Spends Faster – libertyinvestor.com If you’re looking for a creative way to save a couple of bucks each day, perhaps you should consider...
Does Paying Cash For A Car Make Me Crazy? – solvingthemoneypuzzle.com/ I drive a 2005 domestic sedan that is in good shape and has just under 100,000 kilometres on it. It is in good shape mechanically (I knocked on wood as I typed those words) and it’s only problem is the driver’s door. The door freezes shut or open on really cold days. On really cold days I just leave it shut and climb in through the passenger seat… Continue Reading On solvingthemoneypuzzle.com/ » The Best 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards – wisebread.com Updated March 2013 Those who live under a mountain of...
Energy Efficiency Programs/Financial Incentives – Saskatchewan and Manitoba – milliondollarjourney.com This is the final post of the series on energy-efficiency programs and financial incentives. We will conclude the series by looking at offers for Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents. Saskatchewan: SaskEnergy Programs Energy Efficient Rebate for New Homes This program is offered by SaskEnergy on behalf of the Ministry of Environment to SK residents who buy or build an energy efficient home… Continue Reading On milliondollarjourney.com » Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card Big Bonus is BACK – ptmoney.com Update: The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card has just...
Calvin February 2013 Net Worth – consumerismcommentary.com/ Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis. I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. Calvin is in his early 40s, earning a salary of $120,000 plus bonus as an IT project manager in New Jersey… Continue Reading On consumerismcommentary.com/ » What the Heck is the Alternative Minimum Tax? – moneyning.com/ Our country has a decades-long history of trying to make sure that high...
Anonymous S February 2013 Net Worth – consumerismcommentary.com/ Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis. I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series. Anonymous S is a 24-year-old engineer earning $67,000 a year plus bonus… Continue Reading On consumerismcommentary.com/ » 7 Tips for Using Social Media to Land a Job – moneyning.com/ Social media is more than a way to share images on Facebook for your family and friends. It’s a...
LastDollar February 2013 Net Worth – consumerismcommentary.com/ Naked With Cash is the year-long series on Consumerism Commentary where seven readers’ households share their financial progress on a monthly basis, and February is “insurance month.” I’ve partnered with financial planners who will offer some guidance along the way. Read this introduction to learn more about the series… Continue Reading On consumerismcommentary.com/ » Living for Today Doesn’t Require You to Drain Tomorrow – thesimepledollar.com “Why would I want to live in misery just so I have a few more dollars when I’m old?” This is an exact quote from a recent reader...
4 Steps to Take When Unemployed – free money wisdom Unemployment is not a beloved term in our language, and it is one of the last situations an adult wants to find themselves in. But sadly, for those who entered the workforce right before or during the Great Recession, unemployment has become a fact of life. The most recent numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics put the unemployment rate at 7… Continue Reading On free money wisdom » The Smart Way to Inherit an IRA – moneyning.com/ Even though the majority of Americans are worried about the possibility of...
5 reasons to refinance your mortgage – getrichslowly.org/blog This post is from staff writer Holly Johnson. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I refinanced my mortgage for the second time in a year. The second refinance wasn’t actually part of my master plan, but I ended up having to refinance in order to remove my private mortgage insurance. And although refinancing our home again proved to be a huge pain, we are now saving $135 per month by no longer paying private mortgage insurance premiums… 4 Things You Can Learn from Your Mortgage Statement – moneysmartlife.com Most of us, when...
Extended Warranties: 4 Questions to Ask – moneytalksnews.com As many guys will tell you, we tend to get attached to our barbecue grills the same way we get attached to our dogs.Let’s face it, a good barbecue grill, like a good dog, is something to be revered, and as such it’s always tough for their owners to recognize when it’s time to finally say goodbye… Continue Reading On moneytalksnews.com » The Perks and Quirks of Having a Home-Based Business – financialhighway.com/ If you’re reading this article, it’s a pretty safe bet that you’ve already considered a number of inexpensive business ideas and are...
Cyprus Reminds The World To Diversify Our Assets And Never Trust The Government – financialsamurai.com Imagine diligently saving $100,000 over 10 years only to wake up the next day to see $93,250 in your account. Now imagine having to fork over $99,000 of your $1,000,000 nest egg right before you plan to retire. The Cyprus president has basically negotiated a 6.75% tax on all deposits under €100,000 and a 9… Continue Reading On financialsamurai.com » 10 Uses for All Those Chopsticks – moneytalksnews.com This post comes from Donna Freedman at partner site DonnaFreedman.comWhen cleaning out a jammed-full junk drawer recently, my new roommate...
How Rich People Think – budgetsaresexy.com/ Happy Friday, y’all! Rescued this gem out of my spam emails this morning and thought it would make for some good thought over the weekend… Ended up being a pitch about a new book out there called “How Rich People Think,” and whether it’s good or not (I have no idea), the funny part is that it was published back in 2010!! 🙂 Why it’s getting promoted NOW I have no idea, haha, but it does look interesting nonetheless… Continue Reading On budgetsaresexy.com/ » 6 Questions Before Dropping Out of College to Be an...
Three Reasons to Consider Investing in Silver – free money wisdom Lately, in an effort to balance out my finances, I have been converting some of my savings into silver by investing in American Silver Eagle and other silver coins. I did so for a number of reasons. One was because I had friends who had invested in either gold or silver who suggested I do so to as a simple way to invest… Continue Reading On free money wisdom » Capital One 360 Checking Review – ptmoney.com Today I’m going to give you my Capital One 360 Checking review....
Being Frugal Without Giving Up Your Social Life – wisebread.com Whenever I write a frugality post, I get comments asking some version of, “That’s fine if you’re happy being a hermit in your cheap apartment, but what about people who have friends?” (See also: Not Driving Your Less Frugal Friends Crazy) I think there are three general strategies for dealing with the issues around having a social life while still being frugal… Continue Reading On wisebread.com » The Average Net Worth For The Above Average Married Couple – financialsamurai.com One of the most popular posts on Financial Samurai with over...
Cheap Health Insurance Options For The Unemployed, Self-Employed, Or Early Retiree – financialsamurai.com Restless in Warnemunde, 2012. Whether you are unemployed by choice or due to unfortunate circumstance, having health insurance is a must. According to The American Journal Of Medicine, 62% of all bankruptcies in 2007 were health related and that’s before the economic meltdown. What’s more frightening is that back in 2001, health related bankruptcies were “only” 45% of total… Continue Reading On financialsamurai.com » Learning About Investing With the Stock Market Game – consumerismcommentary.com/ In my mind, no child is too young to learn about the basic concepts...
Signs You May Be A Shopaholic And 6 Things You Can Do To Change It – genxfinance.com/ We’ve all made purchases on impulse, whether it be that candy bar at the checkout line in the grocery store or that pair of shoes that you come across that would go perfectly with your new tailored suit or the dress you bought last week. Impulse buying is a major weakness for many, and has its own problems… Continue Reading On genxfinance.com/ » Biggest Challenges to Retirement, Part 1 – freemoneyfinance.com The following is an excerpt from READY FOR PRETIREMENT: 3 Secrets for...
