I love everything about Halloween and I love carving/displaying pumpkins. The only problem with this is that the pumpkin only lasts for a few days to maybe a week. I don't know about you but I like to keep decorations out for the whole month of October. Not just a few days before Halloween. There have been plenty of times where I bought and carved several pumpkins in a row just because … [Read more...]
I try to recycle as often as I can but every once in awhile I seem to get out of touch and forget. When this happens, I like to search the Internet for interesting facts and statistics about recycling so I can motivate myself to start back up again. If you're in need of some reasons to recycle then take a look at this list. Every time I read facts like this, I always get inspired to help our … [Read more...]
I just love Best Buy. I could aimlessly walk around the store for hours just looking through all of the cool gadgets they have. I found a deal that they are having on a few of their HDTV's. You can get a good TV for as low as $199. There is even a featured HDTV for $499 by RCA that's 46" and 1080p. Pretty good deal if you are in the market for a new television. Go check them out! … [Read more...]
I used to work as an Insurance Agent for about three years selling auto and home insurance, so I could probably talk about this subject in my sleep. I’ve seen people get amazing deals and I’ve also unfortunately, have seen people get taken advantage of. It can be pretty overwhelming when you are trying to shop for car insurance, especially when you have no idea what the agent is … [Read more...]
It's easy to spend a lot of money on food each month without realizing it, especially when you go out to eat often. I've known some people that eat out every day and then figure out they spent over $1500 at restaurants in only one month. If you have the money to live like this then more power to you. But lets face it, most of us don't have that luxury. I don't go out to eat very often … [Read more...]
Have you ever gone to the store thinking that you are only going to pick up a few things for dinner yet you walk out with two shopping carts filled with bags of junk that you probably won't even eat/use? Yeah, I've been there. Although this usually happens to me when I am at the mall. I go in only needing to purchase another pair of jeans and then leave with 3 bags filled with clothes. Impulse … [Read more...]
Practice interviewing - You can either do this with a friend or just run through some sample questions in your head. It's always a good idea to have a few things that you are prepared to say rather then just trying to wing it. Make sure you know which abilities you want to emphasize in the interview. This will help better prepare you for the questions. Be on time - Actually, be early. If you … [Read more...]
Many people think that getting a college degree is the only way to succeed financially in life. While getting a degree can open a few more doors for some people, it is not always a necessity. I found an article from aol.com that gives a list of 25 highest paying jobs that don't require a degree. I'm sure that there are more then just the 25 jobs but this article seems pretty encouraging. To me it … [Read more...]
For the past few months it's been nothing but iPhone 5 this and iPhone 5 that, articles about the supposed iPhone 5, texts, tweets, blogs, newspapers, videos, facebook pages... Everything. Finally, after all of this waiting, Apple gives information on their new phone. Unfortunately, it's not the iPhone 5 that we have hoped for but instead, on October 14th, the new iPhone 4S will be available … [Read more...]
There is much controversy about whether people should get a credit card or not. I've created a list of the good and bad aspects of having a credit card so if you're thinking about applying for one or thinking about getting rid of current cards, use this guide to help you figure out if you are making the right move. The Good: Credit cards help you build good credit - Assuming that you … [Read more...]
Now, I'm sure a lot of you out there have heard about this wonderful site called Pinterest. If you haven't then I suggest you immediately pause what you're doing, go to Pinterest.com and sign up. It is a great website community dedicated to sharing all sorts of beautiful places, spaces, crafts and ideas, but I must warn you... You will get addicted. So no blaming me if you find yourself … [Read more...]
Have you ever been in a situation where money is so tight that you almost consider doing anything just to be able to get by for the next week or two? I've burned a hole in my pocket more times then I wish to mention in the past but fret no more, I have found 7 (morally correct and legal) ways to make a quick $200 bucks so that you don't have to consider doing something stupid ;) Sell … [Read more...]
3 Creating a budget can be difficult if you don't know where to start so I've narrowed it down to three simple things to do before you try and make one: Establish Income - This is where you would want to write down anything and everything that generates an income for you each month. Establish Fixed Expenses - These are bills that you pay every month like mortgage or rent, car insurance, … [Read more...]
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There is much controversy about whether people should get a credit card or not. I’ve created a list of the good and bad aspects of having a credit card so if you’re thinking about applying for one or thinking about getting rid of current cards, use this guide to help you figure out if you [...]
