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Archive for the ‘financial matters’ Category

July 30th, 2008

Ebay and Craigslist Scammers

If you sell anything online, then you need to be aware that you may be contacted by scammers.  They will claim to have interest in your product and they may even offer to send you a cashier’s check for a large sum above what you are asking.  They’ll say the extra amount is for your troubles, […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

July 21st, 2008

Great ways to get coupons

I love coupons. But sometimes, I get so frustrated making sure I have the coupons I need. So here are my 2 favorite palces to get my coupons with ease and little money out of my pocket.
The Sunday paper
The Coupon Clippers
They just happen to be my favorites.
Tags: coupons, groceries

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By kellys -- 4 comments

July 18th, 2008

Top 30 Yard Sale Tips

As I shared earlier this week, we made $2953 at our yard sale last weekend.  Prior to that, the most we had ever made was $580.  I can’t guarantee that you’ll do as well as we have, but here are some tips to help you get started. 
1)  Go through closets, dressers, toys, cupboards, cabinets, bookcases, etc before […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

July 14th, 2008

A Crazy, Draining, and Profitable Weekend

The last few days have been kind of a big blur.  As most of you loyal readers know, I’ll be moving in just a few weeks.  We are downsizing considerably.  I’ve been going through every drawer, dresser, cabinet, box, and space that I can to declutter and purge the things that we don’t need. 
Each time […]

By Karen -- 16 comments

July 1st, 2008

Ruth’s Chris and a great summer deal

So I have been hearing about Ruth’s Chris Steak House.  I have always wanted to go but I have heard that it is extremely expensive.  Now they have a summer deal that allows  2 people to eat an appetizer, main entree plus a side dish, and a dessert.  Sounds great!  I was thinking $50 was […]

By kellys -- 2 comments

June 27th, 2008

Putting your stuff up can be very Thrifty

Tracee over at blogfabulous is really frustrated with her 2 year old for taking her cellphone and putting it in water twice.  This is a great waste of money, I agree, Tracee.  Now you have to buy a new phone.  Kim Komando has great ideas for drying out your cell phone so that you don’t […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

June 20th, 2008

Let your kids eat for free

So here is my dilemma.  I like to eat out.  It’s one of my many faults.  But I hate to pay for a meal for my 3 year old when she doesn’t eat all of it to begin with.  We went to our local Japanese steakhouse a few weeks ago with the kids.  You know […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

June 16th, 2008

Alcohol has really gone up in price

I don’t drink.  But if you do drink, I suggest you really watch your money.  I was perusing the b5 network the other day and ran across a post over at Drinks After Dark about how expensive the packaging has gotten.  This bottle of cognac is worth $1,946,617 according to Most Expensive Cognac.  I can’t […]

By kellys -- 2 comments

June 13th, 2008

Find Financial Peace Classes in Your Area

I’ve told you about the success my husband and I have had with paying off debt while following Dave Ramsey’s program.  You CAN do this too! 
Dave Ramsey’s site has a list of places in your area where his Financial Peace classes are being held.  All you have to do is type in your zip code to find […]

By Karen -- 3 comments

June 12th, 2008

Dave Ramsey Changed My Life

Last year, I told you about the Financial Peace classes my husband and I were taking at church.  These classes helped my husband and I to get on the same page financially.  We both saw the bondage that debt had on our lives and ever since then we have worked hard to get out of […]

By Karen -- 9 comments