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Michelle has been doing an amazing job with extra income lately. Her blog has been taking off and that’s helping her make a ton of side income every month. Due to this, she’s been getting a boat load of emails about blogging for side income and has even written a few great posts about how to make money blogging…

Good morning Dinks.  You may remember from our Dinks Reality series that I am a huge fan of reality TV.  This includes TV shows such as Survivor and The Apprentice.  However it also includes some TV shows that I am a little bit ashamed to admit that I watch such as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills…

If you had the chance to win the lottery, or came into some money through an inheritance, what would you do with a windfall of money?  Do you have a plan set in place to take the emotions out?  Would you … Continue reading →The post What Would you do With a Windfall of Money? appeared first on Financial Black Sheep…

Not long ago, I was reflecting back about the first time my wife Angie and I were scheduled to make announcements and greet visitors from the platform at our Sunday church service.
I’m an introvert, so I was pretty nervous.  I wanted to make sure and do it right, make people feel welcome, and keep from screwing it up…

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to report good news on the job front.  Difficulty in getting a job, after all, was part of the reason that I looked into graduate school three years ago.  It was not the only reason, as I did have a desire to expand my knowledge and understanding of chemistry…

Can You Really Afford a Smartphone?
Club Thrifty – Stop spending. Start living.Why in the world are smartphones so unbelievably expensive?  And it’s not only the phones themselves that are the problem, it’s the crazy monthly data fees that are creeping up every year.  I recently polled some friends and acquaintances to see how much they were paying, and what I uncovered is shocking…

The Housing Act of 1937, or simply called Section 8, is the US housing program that states the government can provide assistance to low income households in paying the rent. The Housing Act has many components, but the best known is the Housing Choice Voucher or Section 8. The Department of Housing and Urban Development …

How do you get Large Cents this clean?  That’s what I want to know.  Obviously, these have been cleaned in some form or fashion….but how.  This is far more than vinegar, or soap, or acetone….probably far more than taking an eraser to them.  Any ideas?
Either way, I still think they’re cool…

My husband and I are starting a new hobby and last night we spent the whole evening together working on a project that we’ve wanted to do for a bit – we brewed some beer! While I wouldn’t call it frugal (at least right now with the upfront costs) I will say it’s a lot of fun…

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The following is a guest post from Michael at Mortgage Truth Canada. If you’re interested in guest posting please refer to my guest posting guidelines…

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My family is on a long journey toward homeownership. Despite plenty of questions about when our little family of three will move out of our tiny apartment and into a home, we know we’re just not ready to buy a home yet. The main reason? We know how much money we’ll have to save before we can buy, and we aren’t there, yet…