Monthly Archives: June 2008
The Best Sites for Trading Your Stuff
If you’re looking for ways to save money, but still want some new stuff, why not try trading for it? It’s a way to get new things without spending a penny. Just dig out old items you don’t want and head to these websites to try trading. www.SwapTree.com This free site is specifically for trading … Continue reading
My Secret To Saving Gas
There are tons of gas saving tips out there, but I’m willing to share my secret to cutting spending at the pump by nearly 50-percent. My secret to saving gas is a Vespa named Frankie. We picked him up second hand on Craigslist back in early May. Since then we’ve put roughly 1,000 miles on … Continue reading
Dump the Mortgage
It is amazing how much money a mortgage actually costs. The average home buyer will pay double or more for their purchase if they follow the payments laid out by the mortgage and pay it off according to the original terms. Example: A home purchased for just $100,000 at 6.5% interest with a 30 year … Continue reading
Ten Million Millionaires
Being a millionaire used to be a rare feat, an achievement reserved for a select few. But according to this story from MSNBC, the world now has ten million millionaires! These statistics are according to a new report from Merrill Lynch & Co and consulting firm Capgemini. The combined wealth of the globe’s millionaires grew … Continue reading
Southern Baptist Leader Dr. Frank Page Speaks On Debt
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Southern Baptist Convention has been sending representatives around the country since the start of the year, urging churches to start debtor support groups. We decided to ask the former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention his feelings on debt and its impact on Christians. Dr. Frank S. Page … Continue reading
Make a Menu to Save Grocery Money
Planning out meals can make it easier to keep your grocery budget down and also keep the family eating together. The question that most people have is how do you plan a menu that the whole family will enjoy but that will keep you from eating the same thing week after week. Here are a … Continue reading
You Can Fix the Medical Industry
There are only two portions of the medical industry where prices are going down while the quality and technology continues to improve – Cosmetic surgery and Lasik surgery. The reason is simple. Both of these segments are not covered by insurance. Consumers look for the best deal and the best quality on their own. Competition … Continue reading
Who is to Blame for the Flood Problems?
The recent floods in the Midwest have once again brought to light the need for flood insurance. Most people may not realize that their comprehensive home insurance policy does not cover them for everything that can happen. None of them cover flooding. That means that if you want to be protected in case of a … Continue reading