Monthly Archives: November 2009
Free Stuff Friday: Free Pumpkin Pie, Free Food, Free Music, Free Calendar and More!
Welcome to the Black Friday edition of Free Stuff Friday! Since we’re officially in the holiday shopping season, scoring free stuff is even more important for those looking to save money. There are lots of great freebies so enjoy! Free Pumpkin Pie: Didn’t get enough pie on Thanksgiving? Take this printable coupon to Bob Evans … Continue reading
IRS Trying to Deliver $123.5 Million in Unclaimed Tax Refunds
The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 107,832 taxpayers who were due a refund check but never got it. Wondering if you have a windfall coming to you just in time for Christmas? You could be one of the taxpayers that’s due part of $123.5 million dollars from the IRS because when refund checks were … Continue reading
Fundamental Rules of Money Management #5
We’ve been discussing Joseph Sangl’s Fundamental Rules of Money Management. Let’s recap what he’s laid out for us. Rule #1: Make hay while the sun shines. Make sure you are saving and storing money for the future. Rule #2: Sow some seed. If you want to harvest something, you better plant something. Are you saving … Continue reading
Fundamental Rules of Money Management #4
We’ve discussed saving, investing and getting up and doing what you love. Joseph Sangl, a financial guru at my church, has been putting together some rules to help readers manage their money. Once again, this rule focuses on saving to improve your life. Rule #4: You must have margin There are many, many people who … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
With all of those side dishes, an array of desserts, and of course that big old turkey, Thanksgiving dinner can be a costly meal! Short of opting for turkey lunch meat instead of a real bird, here are some ideas for saving money on that Thanksgiving dinner. Free Recipe Book: Don’t pay for Thanksgiving recipes. … Continue reading
One in Four Mortgages are More Than Home’s Value
A new report released today is the first state-level study into negative equity single-family homes. The study found that 23% of Americans– nearly one in four– have mortgages where they owe more than their home is worth. According to a CNN news report about the study, almost 10.7 million mortgages were deemed “underwater” by the … Continue reading
Fundamental Rules of Money Management #3
We’ve covered Rule One and Rule Two of Joseph Sangl‘s rules of money management – dealing with saving and investing. Rule #3: Nothing will happen until you do something Joseph used to have a regular job – a 9 to 5 type – but instead of being excited every morning about his work, he would … Continue reading
Twitter Tuesday Profile: @TheQueenofFree
While most of us get bills and catalogs from the mailman, hardly a day goes by that Greenwood, Indiana resident Cherie doesn’t get something for free in the mail. But that’s not the only reason she’s known as the Queen of Free (@Thequeenoffree on Twitter). This wife and mother of two little princesses has worked … Continue reading
Fundamental Rules of Money Management #2
Joe Sangl has continued his series on managing your money. Relating it to farming is an angle for this series and he makes it simple to understand. Rule #2: Sow Some Seed You better plant something if you want something to harvest, he says. Discussing corn kernels is his way of explaining it. If you … Continue reading
Holiday Giving: How to Choose the Best Charity
Many of us like to give extra this time of year– and many charities need it. But how do you know if a charity really is doing good? There are a few online resources available that will help you make sure every dollar you spend is helping the cause you want to support. GuideStar GuideStar … Continue reading