how to write a 30 day notice? Well let me tell you something about my experience, I was hopeful that we’d be able to close the third week of the month so I’d have a weekend to paint and then be able to move out at the end of the month. That’s not working out …
If you’re getting a refund, you’ve hopefully already filed your tax return. Why let the government keep that money any longer than you need to? If you’re a procrastinator, I hope you’ll make use of online tax software – I have reviews of TaxAct, TurboTax, and H&R Block at Home to help you decide. And to keep you fueled …
My husband has been on surgery disability for several weeks now and we’ve learned a few surprising things about the process, the first of which is that it’s really not that much of a financial strain. Of course, we earn more than we spend, so it might be more difficult for families that are on …
Every time I see photos from one of those huge New Year’s Eve parties, it doesn’t look anyone is really having any fun. Between the crowds packed in everywhere, the desperation to have fun, and the overpriced drinks and cabs, it seems like more trouble than it’s worth. Instead, I spend the holiday with friends. …
Every Thursday night, I pack up my laptop and files and tote them home with me for Work from Home Friday. At first, it took some getting used to. Now I find I’m much more productive when I work from home. I still value my time in the office – it’s easier to have an …
We’re about of a month ahead of my debt reduction plan. If you’re just joining the blog, one of my 2008 financial resolutions is to pay off $40,000 in debt. April was a good month for debt reduction, but May was much better. I’m still hopeful that we can pay off the full $40,000 by November. Debt Reduction …
Happy Halloween! People must be scared by all the bad financial news, because I’ve got just two carnivals to share this week. First up, the Festival of Frugality #149 hosted by Living Well on Less. My post listing 7 homemade Christmas gifts that don’t suck was an editor’s pick. I also recommend Finding Financial Peace’s tip for shopping post-holiday sales for …
As I mentioned in the post about credit monitoring, you can get a free credit report every year at AnnualCreditReport.com. The best approach is to access one of the three free reports every four months. That will give you a year-round view of your credit for free. However, there are other occasions where you can get a …
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I think I just need to start covering my ears and closing my eyes anytime anything involving AIG is on the news. Yet again, they’ve managed to make me stabby. Unfortunately, their latest infraction is evidence that the very companies that brought down our economy STILL haven’t learned from their mistakes, and probably never will. They’ll Pay Us …
We have a few projects pending on our house and we’re debating whether to DIY them or hire them out. Sometimes, it comes down to cost, and sometimes it comes down to effort. Where do you draw the line? Curtains As I’ve mentioned before, I have access to cheap fabric. When we moved into our …
