Archive for March, 2009
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009As times continue to become tougher, it is harder and harder to pay for everyday expenses. Being able to put away money for a college savings fund for your child is becoming nearly impossible. The good news is this doesn’t mean your child can’t afford to go to college. There are alternative or supplemental options [...]
Easy and Inexpensive Slow Cooker Recipes
Sunday, March 29th, 2009It is time to dust off that slow cooker you got for a wedding gift because slow cooker recipes are making a comeback! Slow cooker recipes are simple to put together and provide cheap meals. In addition, using a slow cooker saves time and the leftovers can be just as yummy as the first meal! [...]
How to Prepare to Take the SAT Reasoning Test
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009The SAT Reasoning Test is an important test for many students planning to go to college. A number of colleges require SAT scores as part of their admissions process. With competition to get into colleges, the decision may come down to a student’s SAT scores. Here are some tips for preparing to take the SAT [...]
Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests
Saturday, March 21st, 2009The Teacher Created Tips blog is a wonderful place to find advice and resources for students from pre-K through 8th grade. The blog’s latest series of posts focuses on standardized tests. The posts give helpful information on how to prepare for the test and reduce anxiety. Currently there are six posts on the topic but [...]
7 Steps to Financial Success
Saturday, March 21st, 2009The Digerati Life blog has a great post about Dave Ramsey. He is a self-made millionaire who lost millions of dollars, and then made it back again! Ramsey doesn’t believe in “get rich quick” ideas, instead he has seven essential tips for gaining financial success. Go to Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps to Financial Success to [...]
5 Ways to Connect with your Child
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Do you want a closer relationship with your child? Do you want to let him/her know that you care about them? Here are five tips to developing respect, understanding, and openness in your relationship with your child. 1. Give your child choices. This can be as simple as having three options for dinner or as [...]
Wesabe- A Free Online Money Management Tool
Sunday, March 15th, 2009The Smarter Wallet recently posted a review of a FREE online resource that you can use to manage your money called Wesabe. The online tool can keep track of all your accounts, provide tips to decrease spending, and allow you to set up financial goals. In addition, there is a social networking feature. Read the [...]
Personal Finance Advice During and After College
Thursday, March 12th, 2009The Go College blog has put together a guide to personal finance that is geared towards college students. (But, as with most finance advice, everyone can learn something from reading it) The guide addresses issues of debt, loans, financial aid, and earning additional money. Check out The Student’s Guide to Personal Finance!
Common Financial Mistakes that You are Making
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009It is important to learn how to make money and succeed in your business, but it is just as important to learn how to save money. The money we earn is more valuable if we can learn how to use it properly and spend wisely. I found two different blog posts that point out the [...]
How to Save Money and Spend Less on Food
Saturday, March 7th, 2009As we are in the midst of a recession, it is important to save money anywhere possible. Since we all have to eat we can’t simply give up food, but we can find ways to make our meals cheaper! The Digerati Life blog has created two posts that discuss saving money on food. The first [...]
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