If you are struggling to slash your budget or to make a workable budget, you may be reading as much as you can about how to cut corners and balance your budget. You might be cutting out little luxuries you enjoy like a fancy coffee or meals out with friends. You might have slashed your […]
Archives for July 2012
How Attending Blog Conferences Can Actually Make You Money
Attending a blog conference isn’t cheap, but if you do things right attending can add thousands of dollars to your bottom line. Here’s how.
Buying Online To Avoid Sales Tax, And Not Paying Use Tax? Congress May End That Soon
A lot of people buy things online to avoid having to pay sales tax. Congress may soon be making changes requiring online retailers to collect sales tax.
4 Reasons Why You Might Have Problems Buying A House Despite Low Rates
The economy is still in the doldrums, but one of the side effects has been that the rates on home mortgages are at their lowest levels ever. Last week 30 30-year fixed mortgages reached historic lows when they breached an average of 3.53%. Not only that, but 15-year fixed mortgages averaged only 2.83%! From the […]
Zombie Attack! Giving The Axe To Zombie Accounts, Subscriptions And Services
Here are some accounts, services and subscriptions that you should consider giving the axe to when they become soulless shells of their former selves.
You Need A Budget 4 (YNAB 4) Mobile App Review: Accounts, Budget And Cloud Sync On The Go
The mobile apps for YNAB 4 are a worthy add-on to the full desktop application and well worth the cost. Adding transactions and checking your budget on the go has never been easier.
Our Wealth Can Put Us At A Disadvantage
For those of us living in the western world, we don’t have to worry very much about the necessities of life. We’ve got a lot of wealth, but can our money get in the way of a relationship with God?
If It Is Not Marketed To Us, Do We Find It As Valuable?
Sometimes we buy things that we may not have really needed simply because they had good marketing. Do we spend too much on status symbols and other things simply because were convinced by a slick commercial?
Getting Out Of Debt: Top Strategies, Programs And Ideas To Help You Get Back In The Black
Getting out of debt isn’t rocket science, but it does take the will to get started and stick to it. Here are the top strategies, programs and financial gurus to get out of debt.
How To Create A DIY Green Screen Setup On The Cheap: Screens, Stands And Lighting Setup
Doing green screen can help give your videos a professional look, but doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think. Here’s how to create your own DIY green screen setup for $50-75.
Will The Bush Tax Cuts Be Extended By Obama And Congress Into 2013 And Beyond?
At the end of the 2012 tax year the Bush (or Obama) tax rates will increase to previous levels. Will the President and Congress act to avoid a tax increase?
The Cost Of The Decision To Have Children And How Many Children To Have
The majority of people know before they get married if they want children or not. For many of them the decision will take into account the financial impact of having kids.
How To Put Together A Low Cost Blog Video Setup: All The Tools You’ll Need To Do Video For Your Blog
Doing video for your blog is a great idea that can help to increase your reader engagement and boost your traffic. But what are some of the tools that you’ll need?
Inexpensive Foods For Your 4th Of July BBQ Or Celebration
Hosting a low cost, fun 4th of July party or barbecue is possible. Here’s how to save on food for your next holiday get together.