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The Benefits of Online Banking and Bill Pay
One of the most important aspects of polishing my credit into a worthy rating over the past couple of years has been the conversion to mostly online banking and the…
Bottled Water: Healthy Indulgence or Marketing Ploy?
"Bottled water is the fastest-growing major beverage category in the " -- Forbes magazine How much do you spend each month on bottled water? I have no idea really but…
Cool Your Home and Your Spending
I'd like to highlight a few ideas that I have found work in my residence and of course if you have further ideas, don't hesitate to speak up and post…
The Death of Customer Service and Bringing It Back
I thought updating my credit card information at the gym was going to be a simple procedure. Initially the experience went well. A new employee at the desk was doing…
Create Your Own Financial Team
You don't have to be rich to create your own financial team. In fact, doing so is a relatively inexpensive, yet distinct way to becoming rich. In many of the…
Avoiding Hidden Costs with Hotel Rooms
"People expect good service but few are willing to give it." -- Robert Gately Whenever you stay at a resort, there seems to be 10 bellmen eager to help with…
Yellow and blue make green
Ad campaigns have a funny way of sticking in our minds. Even the simplest slogan can reverberate in our lives longer than we wish. Although I was very young when…
How to Pay a Nanny/Babysitter
For LGBT Families Day, I thought I would answer, as a former nanny with 11 years experience, the burning question I see on Craigslist Childcare columns these days: What and…
Money and Kids in LGBT Families
While I'm no expert in raising kids (my cats aren't too financially focused as long as they see food, water, and fresh litter), I do know that teaching kids about…
Wardrobe Refashioning
Perhaps it's because the weather is so beautiful. Perhaps it's because vegetables are sprouting in our garden. Whatever the reason, I've been feeling creative. While surfing the internet one day,…