Archive for June, 2006
Saturday, June 10th, 2006
There was a great article in today's Los Angeles Times that detailed a program at Santa Clara University that aims to give students the tools to live during their life after college. These types of classes are becoming increasingly popular across the country--teaching students anything from wine tasting, to cooking ...
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Friday, June 9th, 2006
Father's Day is just around the corner and when money is tight, it's always difficult to find the money to purchase any gift. I know this from personal experience! But, when I started to include gifts as a line-item in my monthly budget, I created an account specifically for gift-giving. ...
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Friday, June 9th, 2006
There comes a time when you have to say, "Enough is enough." I sometimes feel like a lone wolf in the wilderness howling against the continuation of the credit card trap. These cards dangle carrot after carrot in front of your face hoping to get you to lunge forward and ...
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Friday, June 9th, 2006
Granted, it's not the most scientific way to find the lowest gas prices in your area, but gasbuddy.com does serve as an excellent resource in helping you find the cheapest gas prices around.
I know, I gloated about my short commute a week ago, but if it makes you feel ...
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Thursday, June 8th, 2006
I know I am an insomniac. And I know I have an addictive personality. The "Deadliest Catch" converges these two negative aspects of my personality creating the perfect storm.
The "Deadliest Catch" on the Discovery Channel doesn't aide me in my quest to get some shut eye. Inevitably, every Tuesday night ...
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2006
Please understand that my little blog, this little corner of my life and this little patch of electronic ether on the internet is but merely the first step on your way to getting your financial life in order. It's about understanding exactly where you stand financially. Whether you're a recent ...
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2006
Tithe. Donate. Potato. Pot-ah-to. Either way, make sure you share your wealth.
Honestly, I'm uncomfortable with the word "tithe," because for too many people who are trying to climb out of debt, 10% of your take-home income seems like an astronomical amount of money. You might not be in a position ...
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