By Sarah WinfreyDo you feel lost at the very idea of having a budget, let alone a comprehensive financial plan? Does it make your head hurt to think about how much you make and how much you spend? Does keeping track of your finances make you tired?
Relax.
Breathe.
Listen.
By Myscha TheriaultGetting from one place to another presents a challenge in any city. When you progress from tourist to resident on a budget, things get even more . . . shall we say, interesting? For figuring out free and low cost city transportation, nobody finds better deals than Sharon Rosenberg, the Frugal Duchess and author of the hot new book by the same name. So I gave her a call.
Written on 9/12/2008 by Ali Hale who writes about healthy eating for busy people at her blog, The Office Diet.Photo Credit: chazzvidHave you tried, and failed, to become an early riser? Do you set your alarm clock for 6am every day, only to hit “snooze” repeatedly until 8?
Just when we need to make the call, sometimes our minds get entangled and we hem and haw. In fact, one study shows that 80% of us loop back and question our decisions once we make them.
Yesterday, I had a long conversation with a friend of mine, mostly about what we plan to do for the rest of our lives. I told him about my plans and dreams - writing, volunteer work, local politics, and so on - and I also mentioned how I was saving carefully for retirement.
Right then, he asked a key question, one that has left me thinking carefully and deeply over the last few days.
Believe it or not, I actually owned a small amount of Netscape stock right after it went public in the mid ‘90s. I watched in awe as the price soared and my little investment doubled in value. I felt like a wall street warrior and marveled at my investment prowess. Wall Street was mine for the taking and nothing was going to stop me.
Written on 9/12/2008 by Monika Mundell. Monika Mundell is a passionate freelance writer and pro-blogger. Her blog Freelance Writing helps new freelance writers to get started in this exciting industry. If you like to work with Monika, feel free to visit her Portfolio site.Photo Credit: tiswangoDo you have the tendency to spend more than you intended to when you do your grocery shopping?
I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you should have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in -- no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project.
You’re walking out of your apartment and notice a good looking gal with the hood of her car open, looking at the engine with desperation. You go over and ask what’s wrong. The car battery is dead, and she’s late for class. She asks you if you can give her jump. You look down at the ground, kick some rocks, and offer to call AAA instead.
You have no clue how to jump start a car.
By Andrea DicksonLearning to fail? First it was Freddie and Fannie, then Lehman Brothers - is WaMu up next for a massive failure? Is the FDIC even capable of covering a failure the size of WaMu? Five Cent Nickel, Consumerism Commentary
How much money are you worth? Does it really matter, ultimately? Get Rich Slowly
