money

Debt

12-Steps to Debt Relief

Posted July 22, 2009 8:26 PM

Debt is a major problem for a lot of people these days. The problem is, even if they know they want to get out of it, they have a hard time figuring out how to start.  If you fit this description, this program spells it out for you. Now, there isn’t one way to get out of debt, and the best program should be tailored to each person’s individual situation. But if you feel like you just Read more...

See also: budgeting, money, personal finances

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Humor

How We Spend Our 80 Years

Posted September 30, 2009 12:51 AM

On the first day, God created the cow. He said, "You must go to the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer. I will give you a life span of 60 years." The cow said, "That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for 60 years. Let me have 20 years and I'll give back the other 40." And God Read more...

See also: cow, creation, dog, god, humans, lifespan, money

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Dating

Think Money Before Marriage

Posted September 22, 2009 8:51 AM

Money and marriage don't always mix. That's why couples eyeing matrimony should vow to discuss their financial compatibility before walking down the aisle and exchanging vows, according to credit counselors. "Ninety percent of relationships are ended because of finances," warned Mary Buffington Thomas, director of education for Credit Counseling Centers of Oklahoma Inc. She Read more...

See also: couples, fighting, finances, financial compatibility, marriage, money

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Humor

Religious Differences

Posted September 15, 2009 10:06 PM

A man is telling a friend about his recent divorce. "Yeah, she divorced me for her religious reasons. She worshipped money and I didn't have any." Read more...

See also: marriage, money, religion

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March 14

Why Oprah Deserves to Be Rich and the Wall Street Moguls Deserve...

by Jed Diamond @ 4:37 am. Filed under charity, money, oprah, Wall Street
U.S. Magazine reports that Oprah makes $385 Million per year. "Though Oprah started her life in poverty she was regarded as the richest woman in entertainment by the beginning of the 1990s," the magazine editors tell us. "Later by the age of 41 Oprah had managed to replace veteran actor Bill Crosby on the Forbes 400 with her 340 million green backs. By the year 2000 her net worth had exceeded $800 million." She is now reported to be the countries first self made female billionaire. And I think she deserves to be rich. More…
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General Money

Valentines From the Heart, Not the Wallet

Posted February 8, 2009 8:25 PM

No need to break your budget this Valentine's Day. Matt Coffin, founder of LowerMyBills.com, provides a few suggestions on how to celebrate your love for less: Eat in on Valentine's Day. When was the last time the two of you actually cooked a full dinner together that didn't come out of the freezer? Nothing says you care as much as a home-cooked meal. Think outside the box. Be more Read more...

See also: dating, money, relationship advice, saving, valentine's day

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Humor

Wrong Number

Posted January 5, 2009 10:36 PM

There are several men sitting around in the locker room of a private club after exercising. Suddenly a cell phone on one of the benches rings. One of the men picks it up, and the following conversation ensues: "Hello?" "Honey, it's me. Are you at the club?" "Yes." "Great! I am at the mall two blocks from where you are. I just saw a Read more...

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Your Career

Break Through Your Fears to Achieve Your Dreams

By Marcia Wieder
Posted January 4, 2009 1:14 PM

"If you fear change, leave it here." --A quote from a tip jar at a coffee shop Do you dream about a life where you have impact, contribute to others and maintain a great lifestyle? As you get closer to fulfilling this dream (or any others), don't be surprised if doubt and fear surface. But rest assured that there are simple and practical steps you can take. The number one way we Read more...

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November 20

A Bad Idea -- Understandable Though It May Be

by Paul B. Brown @ 5:58 pm. Filed under certificate of deposit, money, money market funds, retirement, safe investments
Bank of America is currently running ads that on the surface sound appealing. They are offering to let you put your retirement savings in things that are guaranteed. Given the recently performance in the market, who wouldn’t want that? The answer should be: You. Guaranteed investments are the not the way to go, if you are saving for a long-time goal (like retirement.) The returns on such things as money market funds, and certificates of deposits, even if they are guaranteed may not be enough to keep up with inflation, let alone produce the long-term growth that you need. More…
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Budgeting & Bargains

Car Odometer May Be Robbing Your Cash

Posted October 29, 2008 9:32 AM

Is your odometer costing you money? As bizarre as that question may seem, a recent lawsuit settlement has revealed that all odometers are not created equal. Some may cause you to lose your factory or extended warranty sooner than necessary. The lawsuit involves a lawyer from Arkansas. In 2004, he noticed that the miles seemed to be clicking by faster than normal on his Honda Odyssey Read more...

See also: buy, car, cash, lease, mileage, money, odometer, trade-in

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