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  • How do you know when it’s time to update your Mac?

    Our tech gadgets and devices become more advanced all the time. But one thing that doesn’t improve is their life expectancy. Laptops tend to last on average no more than 2-3 years. Nevertheless upgrading to a new computer is a costly expense. If you’re a Mac user like I am and think your old machine…

  • Charles Schwab Money Survey

    Back in February Charles Schwab took account of the money attitudes of the Sandwich Generation (Americans with Young Adult Children, Ages 23-28, and Living Parents) as they were affected by the recession. A majority of the respondents reported that they felt optimistic about the future and that they even felt that there was a positive…

  • Anchors Away!: Yard Saling

    Are you ready to save money, make money, reuse, reduce, recycle, and go green?  Are you tired of being weighed down with clutter?  Put on our captain’s hat, throw that heavy anchor (or armoire) overboard, cut the chain,  and get ready to set (yard) sale.   It’s that time of year, you have done your Spring-cleaning…

  • Getting Started Forex Trading

    Forex trading is the trading of currencies in the global commodities market.  It has become increasingly popular over the last few years as individuals have looked for alternative investments.  However, trading in the foreign exchange (Forex) market is very risky, and as such, you really need to practice and understand everything before you get started.…

  • Last minute gift ideas

    I can’t believe it but we are less than a week away from Christmas and Hanukkah starts tomorrow. If you’re like me, your gifts are bought but sitting in a stack because you’re too lazy to wrap them. If you’re like my husband, you’re probably not done shopping yet.  While my husband doesn’t mind the…

  • August 2010 Archive

    Pardon the dust.  It is an archive afterall.   August 2  To Insure Prompt Service – Tips August 3  Pay Now, Play Later August 4  Paperback Swapping: Books on a Budget August 5  Avoid Money Mistakes August 6  Bricktown, Oklahoma City, OK August 7  Around the Interwebs – Week of August 2nd August 9  Why are you saving? August 10  Festival of Frugality 242 – The Poor Richard Edition August 11  5…