Author Archives: Lisa
Alternative Energy Stocks: Their Time Has Come
Though we certainly have a long way to go, most will agree that the economy is looking up. Just a few weeks ago, Jeffery wrote about positive signs in the…
Careful If You Relocate – State Budget Shortfalls Mean Higher State Taxes
41 states could go bankrupt by 2009-2010 - the table below shows which are the worst. As state governments scramble to stay above water - cutting both unneeded and needed…
Should I Refinance? Obama Says Yes.
If you're on the fence about taking the refinancing plunge, you should investigate now. The US Government is giving the real estate market a kick-start, and the time could be…
Passive Income Report for March 2009
OK, so it's not quite as easy as ; In the last year, earning money through passive income has become a hobby of mine. A huge contributor has been…
5 Consumer Trends in the Recession Economy
Once again, as the recession takes its toll, we see that the GLBT community is like all other communities. We're getting laid off, and getting depressed about it. …
Learn About Yourself With 100 Free On-Line Quizzes and Tests
I'm constantly amazed at all the free stuff available on-line. My latest find - quizzes and tests. For example, I've found that I'm an INFP Myers-Briggs personality type, and "pretty…
The Stock Investor: An Analysis of Google. Part One.
Using part of my meager stock budget, I bought two (yes, TWO) shares of Google on December 16, 2008. Price - $334 per share ( including purchase and eventual selling…
Being Frugal? Just Use a Little Less.
I've been thinking about it. Do I really need that much - shampoo when washing my hair? laundry soap per wash? dishwasher detergent per load? Spic and Span washing my…
The Dreaded Bi-Weekly Paycheck
These days, any paycheck is a good paycheck. So why am I complaining?! About five years ago, my company switched from paying me monthly to bi-weekly. Troubleeeee! I…
“Have You Ditched the Landline?” and Other Pressing Money-Saving Questions
Still searching for ways to save money, I did a little assessment of my expenditures. I learned I could only take frugal so far. How about you?…