How to Save Money for a House

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With the recession putting a damper on the housing market, a lot of people are wondering how to save money for a house so they can get in the game while prices and rates are good.

Video Review: Suze Orman Speaks at Google

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Suze Orman recently spoke at Google about an action plan for employees, investing, saving, buying a home, credit scores, and her 10 “truths” of personal finance. Here are the highlights.

3 Ways to Tame a Yo-Yo Power Bill

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Some of us can experience crazy swings in our power bills from month to month due to weather or other factors. Here are three strategies that will help you cope with a power bill that looks more like the stock market chart.

Needs, Wants and Crap for Babies: Part 2

The follow-up to my widely successful post covering baby gear. See what we’ve learned from eight months of experience and if our previous recommendations have held up.

Five Easy Ways to Save on Laundry

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You don’t want to make your own detergent, but you still want to save some dough when it comes to laundry. Well, this post is just for you.

When Home Ownership Went Downhill

Have you noticed how owning a home is getting a terrible reputation lately? We are a society that loves to challenge the status quo, and thanks to the spectacular collapse of the housing market, the long-time “American Dream” is the new target. “Isn’t this the best time to buy a home?,” you might ask. “Aren’t [...]

You Are Rarely Stuck With Something

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Kathy wrote in as a response to my recent post about smart phones and their expensive plans: “Just read your article this morning and completely agree. After fighting the temptation for ages, I caved and got a smart phone a few months ago. Yes, it’s fun to play games, check email, surf the web while [...]

Attacking Your Power Bill

Discussing an infographic by the Energy Authority on ways to lower your electric bill. Includes percentages used by major components in your home and specific tips.

Too Much of a Good Thing?: Mortgage Prepayments

Gary Foreman takes a close look at mortgage prepayments, and how it can easily be overdone. Keep it simple, people, and make sure you read this post!

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Credit Card?

More and more people are electing to pay their credit cards, rather than their mortgages. I analyze the trend and provide some of my own observations.

Lower Cable Bill, More Services: My Story

How I managed to lower my cable and Internet bill, while adding on services. Includes the exact language I used in my chat with customer service.

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Hire Outside Help

Three reasons why I think hiring outside help might not be a good idea. What do you think?

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