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Jan
13
What To Pay When You Can't Pay Everything By Terry Rigg
With ever increasing consumer debt more of us are finding
ourselves robbing Peter to pay Paul each month.
We go through our bills and find that the money just won't
stretch far enough to cover all of the bills and expenses. It's
hard to decide who you should pay when you have one bill that is
stamped with "Final Notice" and you are behind on several of
your other bills.
If you don't pay the credit cards you know that you are going to
start ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
8
There's no doubt about it, weddings can be expensive. The
average cost of a wedding today is $20,000 ' $25,000, and
weddings are estimated to be a $25.3 billion industry. But don't
worry if your budget cannot stretch for the most expensive
custom-made gown, elegant invitation cards, or the top
photographer, it doesn't mean that your wedding will be any less
unique or special than anyone else's.
You just need a bit of guidance and a few tips to help you
achieve the dream of your big day. Here ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
7
Author Interview: Mommy Come Home The New Trend to Tradition:
Bringing Up Your Own Interview with Sandra Gillmore conducted by
Lisa Hendey
In her new book Mommy Come Home, author Sandra Gillmore strongly
advocates the role of 'full-time motherhood'. Some may disagree
with the book's premise that mother should eschew career and
stay home with children (in lieu of day care or even dad or a
relative providing in home care). I found the value of this book
to be for readers who have chosen the 'stay ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
6
When I had my first son I hadn't planned to go back to work. I
suddenly had to return to the workforce when he was three months
old. I was completely unprepared and my son went from an
exclusively breastfeeding baby to a mostly formula baby within a
short period of time. I learned a lot from my experience with
him and was much more prepared when I had my daughter. I was
able to exclusively breastfeed her and work full time. Because
of what I went through, the emotions of trying to pump ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
3
How to Plan Your Wedding and Honeymoon. 1. Weddings typically
can cost you anywhere around $15,000 or more. The big question
is: who foots the bill? The 21st century has heralded a shift in
the way these costs are handled. We have moved away from the
days when the family of the bride would pay all costs associated
with the wedding ceremony . Today it may come down to who can
afford it or, who can qualify for the personal loan from the
lending institution. Weddings may, in most cases, be a one ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
2
The f-word. Finances. Combining love and money may be the
biggest stumbling block on the path of true love, creating more
rifts in relationships than in-laws, drug and alcohol addiction,
or infidelity.
Financial power struggles challenge even the most solid
partnership. Unfortunately, money too often equates to control
in a relationship. The delicate balance of power between you is
dependent on the successful combination of love and money.
In the majority of relationships today, both members ...Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
21
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Dec
16
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We're teaching our kids to be consumers at an early age. Look at
the number of superhero and product endorsement Valentines on
the store shelves.
We, as parents, are sucked in by the media to believe that we
need the latest, greatest gadget or fad for our kids.
Share your love by giving of your time, not your pocketbook.
What can you give your kids instead?
Here are 10 simple suggestions:
1. Slip a handmade valentine or a simple note ...Read the rest of this entry »