This is mostly about time management, but it also applies to personal finance. Every week, I create a To Do list in my notebook. It includes my usual weekly tasks (because I like crossing things off lists, not because I worry I’ll forget to buy groceries), the TV shows I plan to watch, events I …
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If you’ll ask me “why is buying a house so stressful?” Well, before I answer that, recently my doctor advised me to avoid stress. I think that’s a standard line from doctors, even for people like me with no health issues. Nevertheless, I laughed and told her that would be difficult because I’m in escrow. …
It’s time once again for the blog carnival round-up! This week we’ll start with Festival of Frugality #115. In addition to my post on creating a frugal exercise club, you also might enjoy Cheap Healthy Good’s links to spice recipes (make your own mixes to save big.) Next up, the Carnival of Personal Finance #142. In addition to my …
With the economy in a slump, more and more people are trying to take the home office deduction. Unfortunately, most of them don’t actually qualify and are setting themselves up for an audit. If you’ve taken the deduction already or wonder if you’re eligible, here’s what you need to know so you can have all …
Next in my series of posts about the documents you need is the advance directive. This basic document ensures that your wishes will be carried out if you become unable to make your own healthcare decisions. Although the documents have been available for years, they entered the mainstream during the Terry Schiavo case. If you don’t have …
This week I was only in one carnival, with a friendly link from another. BlogCarnival.com was down on Friday, and I forgot to submit the rest of the weekend! I was planning to submit to four, so boy am I mad at myself. What does that all mean? We have a briefer carnival round-up this …
With Obama in office, the movement toward a greener economy will continue. With the recession continuing, we’re going to need to save money. Fortunately, you can do both. This weekend’s LA Times reported that the recession is slowing the contributions to our nation’s landfills because we’re buying less stuff. Let’s hope these 100 ways will …
The New York Times has done it again, this time in their Bitten blog. What, you may wonder, am I so upset about? I’ll tell you – fake frugality. I know life is more expensive in New York City. It’s pretty darn expensive in Los Angeles, but at least our food is fairly cheap because we grow …
When people start looking for a home, house affordability is their biggest concern, especially if most homes in their region aren’t affordable for first time buyers. Before my husband and I started our search, we sat down together to figure out what we can afford on our current budget. Once we had a target budget, …
I’ve hated my slipcovers for a few years. When I bought the couch and chair about 10 years ago, I bought a kind with sage velvet covers. Gorgeous, and dry cleanable. At least until I took them to a dry cleaner who machine-washed them and shrank them. I didn’t even think to sue them for …
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