Archive for January, 2007
Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
Though not an owner of a hybrid, I toy with purchasing one from time-to-time. Okay, I don't toy with the idea. I merely think about buying them. I let the thought float through my mind with a far-off gaze, and with a smile, I sigh as I realize that a ...
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Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
From time-to-time, I run across fellow personal finance bloggers who think you should try to play the credit cards against themselves. They suggest transfering balances from 0% introductory rate to 0% introductory rate. Or they suggest opening credit cards and reaping the benefits of the rewards programs.
My thoughts on this: ...
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Monday, January 8th, 2007
Recently, procrastination reigns in my life. Professionally, I'm on top of things, always completing projects in a swift and timely manner. Personally, I delay, delay, delay. Procrastination is king and I am its loyal subject.
My little "oil change sticker" sits on the upper left hand area of my windshield, reminding ...
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Monday, January 8th, 2007
With the New Year arrives a New You. If you're reading this post, you have a deep and sincere desire to control your finances and eliminate your credit card debt.
Eliminating credit card debt takes work, commitment, and perseverance. If you have a substantial amount of debt, it will not ...
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007
From time-to-time, I like to highlight other creative posts written by my fellow bloggers from locations far and wide. Here are a few samplings of the insightful and hysterical personal finance-related musings from others.
The Frugal Duchess shares the lessons that she's learned by watching Ugly Betty. And she's watching it ...
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Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007
If you're like me, then you have the typical American love-hate relationship with New Year's resolutions. Every year, as you approach the end of December, cultural pressures force you to take stock of your life, identify your problem areas, develop a plan, and implement the necessary changes by January 1.
It ...
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Monday, January 1st, 2007
Over the course of the next few days, we're going to be swamped with articles, blog posts, television segments and conversations regarding New Year's resolutions. I'm sure I'll even chime in with my own thoughts and strategies regarding the issue.
However, if you are not the resolution type, there was a ...
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