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What employer sponsored benefit do you value the most? If your employer asked you to choose the benefit that mattered most how would you answer? I would imagine that older, loyal employees would value their pensions, while younger employees would value 401k contributions. Middle aged employees with families probably value flexible work schedules and telecommuting. … Read more
My 30th birthday is right around the corner and I’ve been trying to come up with interesting ways to spend the big day. I decided not to go the frugal route on this one. My husband and I will cough up some money for a romantic sunset sail, then head out for a late dinner … Read more
I have never signed up for online survey sites but I know quite a few folks who make extra money this way. I recently came across the following list of sites and thought I’d provide links for anyone who’s interested. ePoll NPD Online Research Survey Savvy View Point Forum Your 2 Cents Disclaimer: I can’t … Read more
I have absolutely no idea what I want for my birthday. I’d like better health, but I don’t think anyone can wrap that up in a box for me, so I’m completely stumped for ideas. I recently read that money can buy happiness. Studies have shown that people feel happier when they spend money on … Read more
I am a big believer in coupons. Since I started clipping I haven’t paid more than 50 cents for name brand shampoo, conditioner, soap or dish washing detergent. I estimate saving between $20 – $40 each week by reading the sales circulars and combining sale items with manufacturer’s coupons. There is only one problem with … Read more
It’s funny how similar weight loss advice and debt reduction tips can be. Yesterday I read a blurb in an old issue of Health magazine advising individuals to track their workouts by marking them on a calendar. According to the article, you mark an X on each day you workout. If you look up at … Read more
A few weeks ago a good friend of mine told me she was not living the life she planned. My friend didn’t mention the specifics of how her life was falling short, but she was clearly depressed by it. I started to wonder how many of us live the life we planned. For that matter … Read more
This past weekend I returned an unwanted cordless phone to Target. I patiently waited in the customer service line for quite some time. There were only two customers in front of me and neither one of them had an extraordinary number of items. With two customers and two or three items each it seemed that … Read more
The bloggers of the world have chosen all sorts of interesting names for their blogs, but I wonder how many bloggers will eventually chose to rename them. After graduation will Broke-Ass Student become Millionaire Graduate? Will the DINKS become the DWENKS after they have children and will Single Ma ever be Married? You’ve got to … Read more
Since my last two posts touched on medical issues I thought I’d round out the week with some final tips that helped me through my long-running medical journey. First, if possible, ask someone you trust to escort you to doctor’s visits. After being released from the hospital I initially attended all of my doctor appointments … Read more