July 2011

Political Posturing and Links

by Kevin Mulligan

Will the United States Congress really hold so tightly to their politics that they allow us to default on our ever increasing debt? Surely not. My hope is that what we are seeing right now — leading up to a theoretical Tuesday deadline set by the Treasury department — is political posturing that will eventually end [...]

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How to Make More Money: Stop Watching TV!

by Glen Craig

If you are like most people, you probably have a desire or a strong need to generate more income but you just don’t know where to start or how you will find the time in with juggling all of your responsibilities.  The question is always “how to make more money?” You need to ask yourself,  [...]

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Try Out Your New Lifestyle Before You Actually Live It

by Melissa

Life can be full of financial changes that you must adapt to.  One of the best ways to make the transition smoother is to try out your new lifestyle before you actually live it.   Take, for example, the stories of two women, Jessica and Maureen.

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How to Create a Budget for Variable Income

by Miranda

With people increasingly using technology to make money from home, it is becoming more common for many of us to live on a variable income. The problem for many, though, is how to create a budget for variable income?  Whether you have a stable base of income, with some variable elements, or whether your entire [...]

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What Should I Look For in Bargain Stocks?

by Guest

Don’t we all wish that we had bought Apple Computers (NASDAQ:AAPL) in 2003 for $7/share (currently touching $400/share) or my all time favorite, Hansen Natural (NASDAQ:HANS) that could be bought for 50 cents/share just 8 years ago and now currently sells for $80/share! These stocks were bargains in the hindsight but if you were investing [...]

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The End of the Shuttle Program and Links

by Kevin Mulligan

The 30 year run of the space shuttle program has come to an end with 135 missions under its belt and 2 craft tragically lost. While the US retools and prepares for the their next government funded craft (designed for deeper space missions) and commercially developed crafts capable of reaching the International Space Station, American astronauts [...]

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Why Isn’t My House Selling and How to Finally Get Your House Sold

by Glen Craig

You’ve had your house on the market for a while now and you’re asking yourself “why isn’t my house selling?”  People sniff around but no one is biting.  What’s going on?!?  Yes, the market may have a lot to do with it but houses do sell so there’s probably more than the market at play [...]

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5 Must Follow Home Energy Savings Tips for Summer

by Jon the Saver

Everyone can take a few key steps to lower the amount of energy they use in their home. While you are reducing your carbon footprint, you will also be reducing your monthly utility bills.  Check out these five home energy savings tips for summer that are a win-win for everyone. Replace those old air filters! [...]

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What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and How Will it Help You?

by Glen Craig

In an attempt to correct the deficiencies that led to the financial crisis, the United States government has added a new agency to the mix. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created this year as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and takes affect July 21st. The broad [...]

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8 Road Trip Money Saving Tips

by Miranda

I like a good staycation as much as the next person, but sometimes what I really want is a good, old-fashioned road trip.  Getting out on the open road, heading for adventure, is one of my favorite ways to travel.  I rarely get tired of seeing new places and things.  However, a road trip can [...]

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