5 Businesses that are Cheap And Easy to Start

August 4, 2010   |    B   by B   |    comments   No Comments
Cheap Businesses to Start

In the wake of the worst economic depression since the 1930’s, countless people are looking for opportunities to make some additional money, or even to help replace income from a job lost to the Great Recession. There are a number of different simple and inexpensive to start up businesses that individuals can pursue with a [...]

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Festival of Frugality

July 13, 2010   |    Christie   by Christie   |    comments   2 Comments

Welcome to the 238th Festival of Frugality!
It’s easy to spend more money watering your garden during these hot summer months, but Family Balance Sheet suggests these 6 ways to conserve water and save money can help you save both gallons and dollars.
As the heat of summer sets in, our utility bills can heat up when [...]

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Walking Away From Your House – Cut Losses and Save Money

June 10, 2010   |    B   by B   |    comments   5 Comments
Walking away from home

Millions of homeowners are facing the reality of a house that is worth far less than they owe. This leads to a very tough situation where they must decide whether they should stick it out or walk away. In most cases, the homeowner should consider more than just the cost of the home [...]

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13 Tips To Get The Most Out of Conferences

July 15, 2009   |    ayb   by ayb   |    comments   3 Comments
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Conferences and trade shows are great opportunities to learn about your industry, network, and connect with like minded individuals in your field. I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to attend quite a few events over the past four years. Here are some tips and suggestions to get the most out of your next event.

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Blog Carnivals For The Week Of June 8th

June 8, 2009   |    marjorie   by marjorie   |    comments   No Comments

Wealth Junkies was included one carnival this week:
The Festival of Frugality features our article Want A Lower Bill? Ask For It.  The article can be found under the heading “Saving Money is at the Heart.”

Stop by the carnival to read some great posts.

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Want A Lower Bill? Ask For It

May 29, 2009   |    thursday   by thursday   |    comments   3 Comments

One of the simplest methods to reduce your bills is to call your service provider and ask for a lower rate. It doesn’t always work, but there’s no harm in asking — and if you can convince the rep you speak with that you’re considering canceling, there’s a pretty good chance that they’ll be able [...]

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Count Down to Credit Card Reform

May 28, 2009   |    thursday   by thursday   |    comments   No Comments

The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009 passed in the Senate last week and it’s just waiting on the President’s signature to become law. Because it’s a bill that has significant support, that signature will not be long in coming. When the bill becomes law, there will be some pretty major changes in [...]

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Graduation: What Comes Next?

May 26, 2009   |    thursday   by thursday   |    comments   No Comments

Over the last month, I’ve gotten a stack of graduation announcements in the mail — and I’ve even attended a graduation or two. Some are high school graduations, some are from college and some are from graduate school. But no matter what level a person graduates from, there’s a certain sense of wondering what comes [...]

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Keep Your Home Insurance Costs Down: 7 Tips

May 21, 2009   |    thursday   by thursday   |    comments   3 Comments

It’s a rare situation that you can afford to be without home insurance. Most mortgage lenders require home insurance as part of the terms of a mortgage, and even if you own your home free and clear, insurance can be the easiest way to safeguard your investment. But home insurance isn’t exactly cheap — especially [...]

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Saving For Your Child’s College: Maybe You Shouldn’t

May 15, 2009   |    thursday   by thursday   |    comments   One Comment

I opened up a can of worms with a friend a while back: every month, rain or shine, she puts away money for her daughter’s college education. It’s the first place she puts any portion of her pay check. It’s great that she’s really devoted to a savings goal — but lately there have been [...]

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