March 2010

March Links Roundup: Yakezie Challenge Edition

I share the latest from the blog, as well as posts from some of the great blogs participating in the Yakezie Alexa challenge. Check it out!

Stopping Entitlement in Kids

Wondering how to stop entitlement attitudes in your kids? Donna Corwin, author of “Give Me, Get Me, Buy Me” has a book out that might be the solution!

Should You Buy a New or Used Car?

Today’s guest post from Jason at My Money Minute explores the basic question at the heart of every car purchase–should we buy New or Used? Jason offers rebuttals to some of the most commonly quotes reasons for buying new.

Would You Buy a Rental Car?

Recently, we decided to purchase a vehicle from a rental company. Having gone through the experience, there are some definite pros and cons we learned from the experience, which we are sharing here today.

Using Consumer Reports to Select a Car

I walk you through some of the various tools available to find the perfect car on Consumer Reports. Includes screen shots of some of the tools!

How to Sell Your Car on Craigslist

A few weeks ago, I sold my aging Dodge Intrepid on Craigslist for $300 more than I wanted and in under 4 hours. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to repeat my success, including my best tips for getting the best possible price!

Our One-Car Experiment and Car Decision

As our older car broke down a few month ago, we decided to experiment with being a one-car family for a little while. With the baby, it proved to be difficult, and we ultimately made the decision to purchase a new car.

Unatomate Your Finances: Adam Baker

I take a look at Adam Baker’s (Man vs. Debt) first e-Book release. Un-automating your finances sounds like it goes against everything we’ve been taught as consumers of personal finance advice, but there’s more to this story…

It's Okay to Pay for Value

We recently purchased new tires for our car, and something J.D. Roth talked about recently really struck me as relevant.

Socially Responsible Investment and an Improving Market

Ann Logue guest posts and talks about her new book, Socially Responsible Investing for Dummies. See some of her ideas for putting your money where your intentions are!

Somebody, Please Take My Money

I went looking for a space heater last night and came up empty handed. Is this the right way to operate a business?

Baby Expense Report: Month 2

Reviewing the second month of our baby expenses. I’m looking forward to hearing what you guys have to say!

March 2010

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