Monthly Archives: September 2010

Twitter Tuesday Profile: @LPWealth

This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile may seem a bit familiar. We interviewed her a while back about throwing a budget wedding, but now she’s returning to talk about the work she does at LittlePeopleWealth.com. You can soak in Heidi’s money saving tweets by following @LPWealth. The Kansas City wife is also a mom to two … Continue reading

The Ten Cars Thieves Target Most

If you own a 1994 Honda Accord, watch out. That’s the most commonly stolen car of 2009 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The report was just released and it turns out there are several factors that make cars appealing to crooks: * Thieves aren’t looking for a great car, but instead for good … Continue reading

Free Stuff Friday: Free Toothpaste, Free Tote, Free Tea

It’s officially fall and that means soon the holidays will be here. If you’re nervous about spending too much this season, don’t worry. We’ve got plenty of freebies for you. Check these out: Free Crest Pro-Health: Walmart is handing out free samples of Crest Pro-Health. It looks like you’ll have to take a short quiz … Continue reading

New Company Selling Divorce Insurance

Instead of buying the happy couple a set of dishes or bath towels, there’s a new option. WedLock launched in early August and is selling divorce insurance. The company’s founder, John Logan, saw his own savings sucked up in a divorce. So he came up with the idea as a way to help those going … Continue reading

Foreclosure Forces Man to Live in His Front Yard

I just came across this story out of Memphis. Sixty-four-year-old George Tirpak lost his job and fell behind on his mortgage and tax bills. Now he’s been kicked out of his home so he simply moved to the front yard. Neighbors are trying to help while Tirpak figures out what to do. He’s one of … Continue reading

Great Deals from Dave Ramsey

There are a couple of great deals at DaveRamsey.com we wanted to alert you about. If you’re looking for extra motivation, information or assistance with getting out of debt and getting your finances in order you may want to check out these deals: 1. The Dave Ramsey team is offering ten days of deals. Today’s … Continue reading

Twitter Tuesday Profile: @NewCarCoach

If you’ve ever shopped for a car you know that it can be a grueling process. But that’s where Geoff, aka @NewCarCoach, can come in. This Philadelphia husband and father of a new baby girl is a car buying consumer advocate in addition to running a consulting business. He shares his knowledge at CarNegotiationCoach.com and … Continue reading

Free or Cheap Hobbies

There are expensive hobbies (think art collecting and race car driving) and then their are cheap hobbies. Both can be great for expanding your horizons, but if your budget is slim you’re probably looking for fun, free ways to spend your extra time. Here are some suggestions for free or cheap hobbies: 1. Running. You … Continue reading

How Has Your Past Impacted Your Financial Outlook?

Some may say your income is what determines your financial status, but I think it has more to do with your past and the people in it. Here are some examples of what I think holds most of the financial influence over our lives. 1. Your Role Models. This may be your parents, or it … Continue reading

Free Stuff Friday: Free Gucci Fragrance, Fre Moist Wipes, Free Wisk

I hope you had a great week and are looking forward to a fun weekend! To make your Friday even sweeter, here are some fab freebies for your enjoyment. Cold-Eeze: Sign up to get updates from Cold-Eeze and they’ll send you a free sample to help you get well sooner. Just fill out the online … Continue reading