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January 10, 2008 at 9:34 am ET I don't know about you, but I love window blinds. I would rather window blinds instead of curtains any day. That is something some of my ex-girlfriends didn't agree with me on. So over the last nine years I have had my home and windows in particular feminized more. To be honest, I like it and thankful to Pam for introducing the curtains to my blinds. However, while they effective the blinds are cheap blah things from a discount store. I wonder if my windows wouldn't look better if I ... (more) Wednesday, January 9, 2008 From Becoming and Staying Debt Free - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 9, 2008 at 11:48 pm ET One of things I would like to do as I fix up my home is to have lights on the handrails and steps. Having such lights, would help illuminate them at night without providing more light then is really needed. Or perhaps string the around the garden. No matter what your landscape lighting desires, rope lights are the perfect option. There are so many ideas, many of which may only be lurking in your head. Of course they are perfect for Christmas lighting to, but they have so many applications for ... (more) From Becoming and Staying Debt Free - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 9, 2008 at 10:01 pm ET No matter how hard you try to you lack the ability to get organized or to quit smoking? Perhaps you want to improve something else, like mastering the guitar or improving your driving skills. Whatever area you want to improve in your personal life may be able to be corrected with self hypnosis. Well, I found a website that can help with your self hypnosis needs. They have various price plans depending on the area you want to improve, and whether or not you order the CD or download the mp3 version. Granted the ... (more) From Becoming and Staying Debt Free - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 9, 2008 at 7:13 pm ET One of the places I think would be neat to visit is Thailand. Guess what the best time to visit Thailand is right now, between November and February. This is the best time to visit the beaches of this little country. The rainy (monsoon) season (July-November) is over. If you are like me however, the sights are more your style. As such, I would be more interested in visiting the Ancient City, south of Bangkok, which is billed as the largest open-air museum in the world. Then there is the Ao Phang-Nga National ... (more) What Would You do with... (11 clicks)
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January 9, 2008 at 3:07 pm ET If someone came up to you and gave you $1,000 right now, what would you do with it?---go ahead share your thoughts with me now. ... (more) Tuesday, January 8, 2008 SPONSORED POSTS: CD's To Improve Yourself (2 clicks)
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January 8, 2008 at 1:56 pm ET Are you someone, like myself, that tends to procrastinate? Are You a smoker? Do you want to lose weight? Would you like to have more self-confidence? Well I have found a great way to solve these problems and others. CD's that offer subliminal messages for all kind of areas of improvement that we all face in our lives. The question each of us have to ask is, "do we want to do anything about it?" If the answer is yes, the next question we have to ask our selves is, "how?"Subliminal ... (more) Car Financing in the UK (3 clicks)
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January 8, 2008 at 11:30 am ET Are you one of my British readers? I know, that I have readers from around the world that stop in and check out the blog on a regular basis. Which is good thing. I have readers that believe 100% like I do that we should save up and pay cash for the next car. I wish, I had done that in the past. Still others believe in getting car loans.Car finance is the typical way many of car buyers purchase their new or used cars. The process is pretty typical. ... (more) You're Broke Because You Want To Be (21 clicks)
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January 8, 2008 at 9:24 am ET I recently finished reading, "You're Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead," a new book by Larry Winget. Winget, whose other books include "It's Called Work For A Reason," and "Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get A Life." He is probably best known as the star of A & E's "Big Spender. Winget is sometimes called the the pitbull of personal development, for his harsh, abrasive, in-your-face style towards personal finance.Perhaps it is important to say, that in the introduction to his new book he makes a clarification ... (more) Monday, January 7, 2008 $20 Amazon Gift Certificate (1 click)
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January 7, 2008 at 10:11 am ET Here recently, I signed up to take part in the forums over at WiseBread.com. Where Will is having a Daily Giveaway Drawing from 12/31/07 to 1/31/08. Each day there will be two winners for a $20 Amazon Gift Certificate and a One copy of Zen to Done, a great productivity book by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. Well yesterday, I received an email from Will saying that I had won the first place prize for 1/5/08 of a $20 gift certificate. This is so awesome. Latest Contest Winner: 1/5/08 $20 Amazon Gift Certificate Winner: ... (more) From Becoming and Staying Debt Free - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 7, 2008 at 9:18 am ET Guest post by Michael Hooper. Mr. Hooper is a columnist for the Topeka Capital Journal, in Topeka, KS. The opinions of Mr. Hooper are his own and not necessarily those of the owner of this blog who may or may not agree with them.Lending money has become easier with the emerging popularity of Internet Web sites that help administer person-to-person loans.Among the sites gaining popularity are prosper.com, launched in February 2006 in San Francisco, and zopa.com, a London-based company that recently entered the U.S. and Italy markets.How it worksAt prosper.com, those ... (more) Ooooh The Temptation To Jump At This Offer (8 clicks)
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January 7, 2008 at 12:05 am ET I just read about a home for sale, just 3 blocks from my current house. It sounds like a dream home compared to the starter that I currently live in. Could I, possibly sell my little bungalow and move into something with a little more room? $33,000 1,623 square feet Three Bedrooms Master Bedroom with large sunroom attached Two baths Detached two car garage Fenced back yard ... (more) Sunday, January 6, 2008 Sponsored Post: My Personal Loan Experiences (7 clicks)
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January 6, 2008 at 11:16 am ET I was recently asked about my own experiences with finance and credit. Like many I have had both good and bad experiences. If you can call any loan good. Listen, as much as I hate borrowing, if you get into bed with the devil, there are institutions that have better customer service and overall more pleasant to deal with. The credit union that currently handles my car loan is great to deal with. That Credit Union also has my checking account. I allow them to automatically withdraw $100/week out of my checking, ... (more) Saturday, January 5, 2008 From Becoming and Staying Debt Free - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 5, 2008 at 10:59 am ET I have been reading recently about how clutter is a sign of what your personal finances are like. Larry Winget says that when he see people on those "clean up my place," TV shows, that can't get through a room, except for a small trail. He can bet that their finances are horrible as well. Still others talk about feng shui (pronounced in English as "fung shway"). Something that when I hear or read it, the little voice inside me says, "New age crap." I mean I am a Christian and don't get into ... (more) Thursday, January 3, 2008 0% Capital Gains (7 clicks)
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January 3, 2008 at 11:16 am ET I have been reading of late about how Congress is changing the rules for capital gains. However, it may not be for everyone and will only be in affect during the tax years of 2008, 2009 and 2010. According to Kiplingers and USA Today certain lower income stock holders will have 0% capital gains on the sale of their stocks. To be eligible for the 0% capital gains, the taxpayer can't make more then $32,550 if you are single or $65,100 if you are married filing jointly. This includes the sale of your stock. ... (more) Wednesday, January 2, 2008 From Becoming and Staying Debt Free - view blog entries - visit this blog
January 2, 2008 at 11:32 am ET Debbie Dragon is an editor for CreditorWeb.com, a site that provides visitors with advice and information they need to compare credit card offers. The opinions of Ms. Dragon are her own and not necessarily those of the owner of this blog.--------It's true that credit cards are the reason why many people find themselves in over their heads in debt. Often, it's not even the amount of money we charged on the card that causes the main problem- but when we don't pay the cards off in full each month, the balance that gets carried over from one month to the ... (more) Tuesday, January 1, 2008 Happy New Year (3 clicks)
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January 1, 2008 at 8:14 am ET I would like to take a brief moment and wish each and every one of my readers a very Happy New Year.2008 looks to be a very successful year in the Princes home. I expect to get rid of several of my debts this year. My Black Gold (attic insulation) was paid off yesterday (12/31/07). Just in time to be sure that I can get the full credit available to me on my taxes.My credit card will be the next to be eliminated. I will be getting $147 from Google Ad ... (more) Monday, December 31, 2007 Debt Be Gone (22 clicks)
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December 31, 2007 at 10:38 am ET It's done! It is actually paid off. After months of messing with this thing, I have actually been able to get this debt paid off. Black Gold is officially paid off. I just got off the phone with Juanita at Black Gold. She took my PayPal debit card number and that was the end of it. The last $30 was paid today.I no longer have to worry about this debt. ... (more) Sunday, December 30, 2007 From Becoming and Staying Debt Free - view blog entries - visit this blog
December 30, 2007 at 10:09 am ET We all know you should destroy your old credit cards that are no longer being used. Scissors and shredders get the job done, but how much fun is that? Almost some! There’s got to be more entertaining ways to destroy your card, so I’ve searched YouTube to bring you the top 5 ways to dispose of your credit cards. Kids, don’t try this at home.5. Microwave itThis may not be the most effective means but still a fun method of destroying your credit card. I really expected it to spark and crack rather than ... well, you'll see.4. Blow ... (more) Saturday, December 29, 2007 Saving Energy Video (12 clicks)
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December 29, 2007 at 3:34 pm ET Here is an interesting video to watch on saving energy around your home. I need to get to a computer that has working audio so that I can actually hear it. The video is provided by Westar Energy, which is headquartered here in Topeka, KS. Ticker symbol WR. ... (more) How to establish and keep a budget (8 clicks)
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December 29, 2007 at 11:55 am ET Many people think that sticking to a budget means they won't be able to have the things they want. In fact, the opposite is true. A budget can help you preserve your lifestyle AND pay off debt while saving for the future. But if you sometimes have trouble making ends meet, a formal month-to-month spending plan is a must. It may be easier than you think to establish a budget that will work for you. Use these six steps below and the Budget Calculator to get started.1. Set Goals. If you don't know where your finances are going, how can ... (more) Friday, December 28, 2007 Fraudsters Try to Con me on The Phone (20 clicks)
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December 28, 2007 at 4:36 pm ET A few minutes ago, I received a call from an "Unknown" number on my cell phone. The person said that he was so and so with "Client services." Client services of what? He didn't say. He then said he was calling about the overdrafts at bank of America. At which point I said "client services?" He then asked me did you not know about these? I said I had an account I closed because B. O. A. wouldn't do anything about the fraud that I was victim of. ... (more) la maison du cygne (3 clicks)
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December 28, 2007 at 3:17 pm ET For some time I have thought about giving my house a name. I know, I know, usually only wealthy people with big estates tend to do that. But why can't a broke middle class wage earner do the same thing? It's not like there is some law that says we can't. I would like to add a rot iron fence in front yard with a sign that proclaims this to be, "le maison du cygne." Which translated is French for "the house of the swan."Why house of the swan? I grew up ... (more) A Look At The IRS Debt (13 clicks)
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December 28, 2007 at 1:16 pm ET After posting my financial resolutions for 2008 Dedicated made the suggestionCall the IRS, with your debt papers in hand. Your goal is to get the debt reduced or eliminated. In my experience, I have seen the IRS eliminate, completely, debts with higher income than yours. I do not believe you earn enough - at your debt level to repay this debt.If you would rather not call. Write a letter to the address on the notice, include a copy of the notice, divulge all your financial information (income and debts) and request that they give you debt forgiveness on this.The way ... (more) Do you know what phishing is? (5 clicks)
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December 28, 2007 at 8:56 am ET Hey, have you ever heard of phishing? It's those emails you get that look like they're from a real company, but are actually fake. Well there's a new Fight Phishing Challenge that can show you how good you are at spotting the fakes. I just took it. You should try it - I earned a badge by scoring a perfect 5 out of 5. Open a new browser and type www.paypal.com/fightphishing. Let me know you score when you're finished. ... (more) Are my Resolutions Realistic for 2008 (7 clicks)
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December 28, 2007 at 8:25 am ET As the new year comes upon us, it is time once again to consider one's New Years Resolutions, and to look back at the past year's. As a personal finance blogger, perhaps I should take a better look at my financial situation for 2008. Will I really be able to reach my goals or am I being overly optimistic?Our first stop is to see how I did with the resolutions that I made last year. Officially pay-off and eliminate the credit card.Since I still had charges being charged to this card for part of 2007, I didn't ... (more) Items 157 - 181 of 236
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