I don’t know if this is a part of a familiar expression at your house or not, but it seemed the question was asked repeatedly at ours. It’s connected to a why question. Principally, why didn’t you shut the door when you came in, or went out? Or perhaps it was bigger than that. ... »
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The Budget Planner
I love a good planner. I rely on a daily planner to help me complete the many tasks of my business. Self-employed and working at home, it is easy to get distracted by the many interruptions of an ordinary day. Phone calls, conversations, strategy... »
Planning Your 2010 Vacation
USA Today’s recent reports on travel trends for 2010 indicate that we can expect to continue to find travel deals. However, they may be more often in the form of packages and all-inclusive resorts. Popular destinations such as the Caribbean and Hawaii, which are... »
Managed Spending
In my first post of the new year I mentioned my three goals of debt reduction, managed spending, and discount shopping. It’s ironic that for me, and maybe for... »
Tip #6: Read Your Credit Card Statement
I discovered an important practice that may help. It is simply this: Read your credit card statement carefully. Study each charge and identify it. Ask your partner in crime... »
Happy New Year, Shoppers!
Are you ready for a new start? Ready to put the past behind you? Turning over a new leaf? My husband likes to joke and say he’s turning over... »