Monthly Archives: November 2008
When Will the Bailouts End
The latest news is that the bailouts so far have not worked so there is a need for another bailout. I heard once that doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is a sure sign of insanity. What does that say about the current situation? The auto companies were failing so … Continue reading
Living Without a Salary
The economy is tough for most people right now. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. Even if you face a job loss (or are already experiencing one) there are things that you can do to not only survive without the salary but to actually thrive. Step One: Get on a budget … Continue reading
Tip’d: A New Community for People Like Us
Like saving money? Enjoy learning new budgeting tips? Want up-to-the-minute financial news? Check out Tipd.com. It’s an online community that specializes in financial news, ideas and tips. It’s a social media platform for all-things money-related. Once you join the community you can: vote on which stories you like best by clicking the “Tip it” button … Continue reading
What I’m Doing to Bring in Extra Income
My income isn’t down. My expenses aren’t up. So why am I trying to bring in extra cash? I guess it’s because I feel what many people are feeling out there– it’s time to tighten the budget and make saving a bigger priority. Plus I just like the feeling of bringing in money to our … Continue reading
Obama Savings Plan
A recent article in the media talked about the need for fiscal responsibility during these tough economic times. It showed how President Obama intends to be more fiscally responsible than the current administration. In that same article there was talk about the recovery package (in the hundreds of billions) that the Obama camp it putting … Continue reading
Have a Frugal Thanksgiving with these Cheap Meal Tips
Looking for a way to trim the fat this Thanksgiving? Entertaining friends and family for the year’s biggest meal can be costly. Here are a few affordable recipes to consider: Casseroles Casseroles can be affordable dishes because often a main ingredient is rice. Over at iChef there are two frugal Thanksgiving side dish recipes that … Continue reading
Who is on your Christmas Gift List?
I recently wrote about Dave Ramsey’s top Christmas mistakes. The mistake that seemed to hit home for me was “buying for everyone.” I don’t have a particularly large family, but when I start thinking about who I will be buying Christmas gifts for, friends, co-workers and neighbors start popping up on my list. This year, … Continue reading