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Monday, February 8th, 2010Devices for displaying e-books are the latest craze in technology. Some of the popular options include the Amazon Kindle, Sony PRS-700, and Barnes & Noble Nook. These devices allow you to read a book electronically. The sizes of the devices vary but are generally slightly larger in length and width than a traditional paperback, but [...]
Saving Money for College in a 529 College Savings Plan
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010College- most parents want their child to go there, but how do they afford it? The cost of college is getting higher and higher each year. In order to save enough money parents need to start considering a savings plan as soon as the child’s first birthday (or maybe even earlier!). So, what’s a parent [...]
The Best Credit Card Choices for College Students
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Debt often starts during the college years. It is during this time a student is faced with many additional expenses as well as transitioning from their dependence on parents. These costs include tuition, food, clothing, books, car, housing, and much more. The problem is most students don’t have this money readily available, so they turn [...]
Teaching Your Kids About Money Management
Thursday, December 10th, 2009We live in a materialistic world today. More and more ads are geared towards children. These commercials try to convince kids that they NEED to have a particular toy, piece of clothing, video game, etc… As a parent you have probably had to endure the nagging, begging, and pleading of your child when they just [...]
Job-Hunting and Resume Tips for Success
Saturday, October 31st, 2009You are coming to the end of your education and now you need to find something to do with it. You need a job! With the poor economy and the increased number of people getting an advanced education, finding a job can be one of the most challenging obstacles you will face. Because of this, [...]
9 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Sports and Music Lessons
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009As a family is forced to tighten their budget and become more frugal, one of the first things to go are sports and music lessons for the children. But, there is a better way! Sports and music provide enrichment into the lives of our children and are an important part of creating well-rounded individuals. Instead [...]
New PayPal Student Account for Teens
Monday, September 14th, 2009PayPal has recently established a new account specifically designed to help teens manage their money. The account gives teens a secure and easy way to shop online and it allows parents to monitor the spending of their teens. The Pajama Mommy Community has written a post that reviews and highlights the key features of the [...]
Money Tips for College Students
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009Entering college marks a period of many changes for a young man or woman. You often leave home (sometimes very far from home) and have to make many decisions on your own such as “should I buy this?”, “what will I have for dinner?”, “how do I wash this?”, “should I take this class?”, “do [...]
Blog Carnivals for August 2009
Monday, August 10th, 2009Here are a few blog carnivals for the month of August that are worth looking at. The carnivals contain many good reads (including contributions from yours truly). Be sure to check them out! Carnivals about Money and Finance: 1st Edition of the Carnival of Money Tips hosted by FinancialHealthGuy.com The Best of the Best in [...]
The Frugal Dad’s Tri-Level Emergency Fund
Sunday, August 9th, 2009The Frugal Dad always has great advice for saving and managing money. A post I recently found called the Tri-Level Emergency Fund is no exception. The Frugal Dad breaks up the emergency money you have saved into three important categories. Level One in his plan is known as the “In-House Emergency Fund”. He suggests that [...]
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