June 2009

Readers Weigh In: More Insurance or More Savings?

Readers weight in on the question of savings vs. insurance – which should we emphasize in our own budget.

Ways to Save for Retirement

Learn about the most common types of retirement investment accounts available today, and the benefits of each of them.

What's Sizzling? – June 26th Edition

The best personal finance posts from the week, including a debate on personal finance in school, car dealer tricks, secret credit scores, and things that can cost you your dream home.

The 7 Habits of Personal Finance – Part II

Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits as applied to money and personal finance – a discussion of the interdependence habits and the habit of self-renewal.

The 7 Habits of Personal Finance – Part I

Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits as applied to money and personal finance – a discussion of the first three habits of independence.

What is a Grocery Loss Leader?

Taking advantage of grocery store “loss leaders” is easier than you think! Read my overview of how loss leaders function, and how we can benefit in our daily shopping experience.

The Only Authentic Free Credit Report

AnnualCreditReport.com is the only authentic website to get your free credit report online. You’re entitled to one free report from each reporting agency every 12 months.

What’s Sizzling? – June 19th Edition

Best of personal finance from the week, including reducing grocery bills, building financial momentum, and cutting lawn care costs.

Frugal Father’s Day Gifts

Get you dad an inexpensive but thoughtful present this year. Here are some great ideas for cheap Father’s Day gifts.

3 Ways to Lower the Cost of Pet Ownership

Strategies for taking the “bite” out of costs associated with caring for your dog or other pet – including preventive thinking and using a yearly budget.

TED, Personal Finance, and a Little Creative Thinking

TED, or Technology, Entertainment and Design, is a great resource for learning new ideas on the Internet. Here are some of my favorite videos.

Tracking Home Inventory Values: The Why and How

Tools and tips for keeping track of the value of your home inventory, and why it’s important to have the information on hand when something unexpected happens.

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