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From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 27, 2007 at 8:00 am ET
Applying for an MBA program is no easy task! You need to make sure you are organized and have all your papers in order. This is part 3 of an 8 part series on applying for an MBA program.
Why transcripts are important: The Admissions Committee at your prospective MBA program will want to see the [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 26, 2007 at 3:12 pm ET
Now is the best time of the year to stock up on ornaments, wreaths, and other seasonal decorations! Of course, the savings isn’t just limited to Christmas items, but other decorative items for Hanukkah and other seasonal holidays.
Why is this the best time to save? Supply and demand! Stores don’t want to waste their valuable [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 24, 2007 at 5:30 pm ET
Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Regular broadcasting will resume later this week!
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!!!
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From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 23, 2007 at 8:30 am ET
Hello everyone! Christmas is almost here! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. My wife and I will be traveling on the snow covered roads today, so wish us luck!
With Christmas right around the corner, several bloggers banded together to do a group writing project - The 12 Days of Christmas - Personal Finance [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 22, 2007 at 9:14 am ET
Hello, everyone. I have a big announcement to make - I have been asked by the members of the M-Network to join their network! I am very happy for the opportunity to work with this fine group of personal finance bloggers, and great people. I have gotten to know each of them over the last [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 21, 2007 at 10:52 am ET
I accidentally left my Chrsitmas lights on last night. It was still dark out when I awoke, and I could see the glow through the window. I went outside to turn them off right away, and since we only have a medium size tree wrapped in lights, I don’t think it used enough energy to [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 20, 2007 at 10:02 am ET
It’s true! You can earn $1,000,000 by not buying a Nintendo Wii!
What? You don’t believe me? All right. Let’s look at the numbers and see if I can show you how not buying a Nintendo Wii (and a few key accessories along the way) can earn you $1,000,000!
First, let’s start with the cost of a [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 19, 2007 at 7:15 am ET
This article is the 9th Day of Christmas — Personal Finance Style. Several personal finance bloggers have banded together to write a series of personal finance articles based on “The 12 Days of Christmas” theme. At the bottom of this article is a link to the rest of these articles.
9 Financial Lessons for the New [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 18, 2007 at 10:28 am ET
Giving donations to charities is a great thing to do. There are many charitable organizations that make our world a better place. Unfortunately, wherever people are willing to give, there are unethical people willing to take advantage of them. Some of these charities are just inefficient and spend the majority of their money on overhead, [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 17, 2007 at 3:48 pm ET
Many people get great enjoyment from donating to various charities, clubs, programs, and religious or other organizations. But how do you know where your donations go? If you donate money, how much goes to overhead, and how much of it is actually used for the purpose for which you gave it? If you donate clothing, [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 15, 2007 at 11:36 am ET
Hello, everyone. Christmas is just around the corner. It’s snowing outside (we might get 6 inches today, followed by some more tomorrow!), the tree is up, and most of my Christmas shopping is done. I love Amazon this time of year!
In the continuing spirit of Christmas, several personal finance bloggers, including myself, decided we would [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 14, 2007 at 8:13 am ET
How much does a Nintendo Wii cost? Well, the list price is about $249. Right now you buy a Nintendo Wii on Amazon for $450. The Wii is the hottest gift on the market right now, and the price is so high because availability is low. Apparently, Nintendo “misjudged” the demand for the Wii this [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 13, 2007 at 9:33 am ET
Earlier this year, a class action lawsuit was brought against several major credit card companies concerning their foreign currency transaction fees. The class action lawsuit alleged that the credit card companies “conspired to set and conceal fees, typically of 1-3% of foreign transactions, and that Visa and MasterCard inflated their base exchange rates before applying [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 12, 2007 at 9:47 am ET
The The Little Book That Makes You Rich is part of a series of “Little” investment books printed by Wylie Publishers. Other popular books in this series include The Little Book of Common Sense Investing, The Little Book of Value Investing, and The Little Book That Beats the Market. At roughly $13 each, these books pack [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 11, 2007 at 7:33 am ET
Welcome to the 38th edition of the Carnival of Money Stories! This carnival is designed to share personal financial and money related stories - an experience you had, what you learned, how you grew, or anything else that tells your story.
This week there are 20 excellent entries. I have bolded and highlighted the Editor’s Choice [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 10, 2007 at 7:22 am ET
Counterfeit goods cost consumers and legitimate manufacturers billions of dollars every year. Yes, that is billions with a “B.” Big deal right? You buy a knock off Coach purse or Prada hand bag for $30 and no one is the wiser. What does it matter?
Well, aside from ethical considerations, there is a lot at stake [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 8, 2007 at 10:41 am ET
This was a busy week here at Cash Money Life. I hosted two Carnivals - The eponymous Carnival of Personal Finance, and the Inaugural Edition of the Carnival of Financial Goals. They were both a lot of work, but very rewarding! Thanks to all who participated!
I also wrapped up a giveaway in which I gave [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 7, 2007 at 10:52 am ET
I finally got my flu shot this week and I didn’t have to pay for it. In fact, the nurse was even kind enough to give me a piece of candy and a colorful band aid! I think getting a flu vaccination is very important, and I have had a flu shot pretty much every [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 6, 2007 at 12:33 pm ET
I want to thank everyone who participated in making the First Carnival of Financial Goals a success! The Carnival of Financial Goals had 55 participants, and more than 60 people left comments with their financial resolutions for 2008. You can read their comments on My Financial Resolution for 2008, and Share Your Financial Resolution.
iPod [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 5, 2007 at 7:30 am ET
Welcome to the First Edition of the Carnival of Financial Goals. This edition is focused primarily on 2008 Financial Resolutions, but includes other financial goals as well. There are 55 great goals and goal setting tips in the inaugural edition.
I believe each of these goals is a strong personal goal, but I highlighted 5 as [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 4, 2007 at 7:27 am ET
A few weeks ago I received a copy of The Maui Millionaires for Business: The Five Secrets to Get on the Millionaire Fast Track. This book is the sequel to the best-selling book The Maui Millionaires.
This book was written for entrepreneurs and is organized into Five “secrets” to help you grow your business into what [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 3, 2007 at 7:41 am ET
Hello everyone, and welcome to the 129th Edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance! This edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance contains 80 wonderful entries to help you learn about personal finance issues, investing, saving, budgeting, and many other great topics. This week’s theme - world currencies. I hope you enjoy this great list [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogDecember 1, 2007 at 11:37 am ET
This week has been an extremely busy one for me this week, especially with the announcement of the Carnival of Financial Goals, and the concurrent iPod giveaway. The response has been wonderful. So far, right around 100 people have shared their 2008 financial resolution with me, by either leaving a comment on my site or [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogNovember 30, 2007 at 7:38 am ET
Imagine this - for a day, you are one of the luckiest people in the world. For the small cost of a $10 scratch off lottery ticket, you win $1 million dollars. The sun is brighter, the birds sing louder, and the world is a happier place.
Then disaster happens. It all gets taken away from [...] ... ( more)
From CashMoneyLife - view blog entries - visit this blogNovember 29, 2007 at 11:41 pm ET
The Carnival of Personal Finance #129 is scheduled to be hosted here at Cash Money Life this upcoming Monday, Dec 3rd.
Please be sure to get your submissions in by using the CoPF Submittal Form. The deadline for entries is Sunday, Dec 2nd at 5pm EST.
I hope to include your articles, and I guarantee there will [...] ... ( more)
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