Halloween is the season of thrills and chills, but financial frights probably are another story entirely. Here are ten ways to avoid those financial scares that will have you quivering under the covers until Christmas. You’ve Lost Half Your Money in the Market Yes, the market has taken a dive off a very steep cliff. …
Just two carnivals to share this week. First, the Carnival of Personal Finance #218 hosted by Budgets Are Sexy. In addition to my post about avoiding overdraft protection fees, I also recommend Fiscal Fizzle’s 55 ways to simplify your finances. Maybe then you won’t get hit with overdrafts. Second, the Festival of Frugality #191 hosted by Frugal Upstate. In addition to my …
I’ve tried and tried and tried to quell my stabbiness, but I was driven over the edge today by three different things. So, today, it’s a That Makes Me Stabby free for all! First I’ll post mine, then you can share the things that make you reach for the kitchen knife in the comments. Proposed …
Yeah, this week’s title was a stretch. So, let’s go right into the three blog carnivals I’m sharing this week. First up, the Carnival of Personal Finance #193 hosted by Broke Grad Student. In addition to my post about the housing rescue plan, I also recommend Sun’s Financial Diary’s analysis of the plan. Next up, the Festival of Frugality #166 hosted …
So this weekend I became the proud owner of a new pair of garden pruners. My old pruners were purchased in August of 2009. I believe I bought the cheapest pair they had. And that’s why they only lasted eight months. Of course, it didn’t help that my husband left them outside in the rain, …
If you’ve watched much disaster coverage, you know that people often mention losing their family photos. Either they didn’t get a chance to go home to collect them or there wasn’t enough time to get out of the house with them. It doesn’t take a disaster to lose your photos, though. My husband’s childhood photos …
It’s only been a few weeks since my last update on new homeownership, but somehow my math was really off last time. I don’t have a special time machine that allows me to zip through five weeks in a mere three. Still, a lot has happened in the last three weeks, including some important new …
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My husband and I decided five years ago (around the time I moved in with him) that the next time we moved, we would hire professionals to do the job. Yes, it costs more, but given the hassles, timing, and expense of doing it yourself, it’s worth it to us. Here are our reasons: We’re …
Most of my friends who rent don’t have renter’s insurance, for one of three mistaken reasons: They think it’s too expensive They think their landlord’s policy covers them They think their stuff isn’t worth much. If you rent, then you do need a renter’s policy. It’s actually very affordable – it’s usually less than $20 …
This week we have just two carnivals to share. First, the Carnival of Personal Finance #197 hosted by Four Pillars. In addition to my post containing 13 ways to celebrate spring, I also recommend Almost Frugal’s list of four unlikely books that made her more frugal. Second, the Festival of Frugality #170, hosted by Money Ning. In addition to my list …
