Monthly Archives: May 2008
Feed Your Family for $500
It is possible to feed a family of five for a whole month without having to file bankruptcy. Even feeding a family of growing boys doesn’t have to break the bank. You just have to get creative and learn to make use of all that you have and you will be able to get through … Continue reading
Great Savings for Summer
The kids are out of school and now you have to find ways to keep them entertained for the next two months. Money is already tight, so you will have to get creative and inventive. Head to the movies – it might seem expensive, but many theaters host free movies during the summer. Although you … Continue reading
Refinancing Could Cost You More
There is so many offers of free financing, but just how free is it? The truth is that you could end up paying more for your mortgage (even with a lower interest rate). You need to read all the fine print and look at the end result (how much you will eventually pay out). Refinancing … Continue reading
Give Your Child a Financial Future
It is just as important to educate children about money – the value, the way to use it and the way to save it – as it is to teach them about any other aspect of life. The truth is that the way a child grows up understanding finances could mean a positive or negative … Continue reading
Just Say No To Paying Retail
Cigarettes, coffee before bed, and the cheese fries at Outback are already on the list. Here’s another thing to “just say no” to: paying retail. Chances are you could use the extra cash to throw in your gas tank or to stock up your pantry. Here are a few ways to pay less even when … Continue reading
Get the Government Out of the Mortgage Industry
The federal government has made some mistakes in the past – we all have. The GSEs that dominated the secondary mortgage industry (commonly known as Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) have got to be at the top. These are companies that are backed and secured by the federal government – my tax dollars and yours … Continue reading
Summer’s Here- Time to Get to Work Kids!
Trips to the mall and days at the pool can be fun, but it’s not a very productive way for kids to spend their summer. Why not get your teen or youngster to earn some cash this summer? They’ll learn responsibility and have some money to spend on those trips to the mall. Here are … Continue reading
Tips for Using Credit Cards
Credit cards are not only convenient, but they can actually make you money if you use them right. 1. Pay off the card every month – without exception. If you are only buying things that you already have money set aside to buy then this will not be a problem. 2. Keep the money you … Continue reading