Saving Your Money

Five Smart Credit Card Choices

by amysmiling January 25, 2012
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When used correctly, credit cards can be a tremendous asset to your financial well-being. While numerous people abused credit cards and get themselves into trouble with money, you can build a fantastic credit score and you will be recognized as a responsible person with your money. If you pay your credit card bill each month [...]

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You Do Not Have to be a Money Saving Expert to be Financially Free

by Mitz January 13, 2012
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What does being financially free mean to you?  For some, it means getting out of debt.  For others, it might mean being able to retire.  Some people are tired of slaving away at jobs that they hate so, for them, it means starting their own business.  There are multiple meanings for being financially free but [...]

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Avoiding Your Financial Kryptonite

by Mitz January 10, 2012
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Whether you’ve always had a budget, just started to budget, or think “budget” is a scary word, you probably have at least one financial weakness.  We all do.  We’re only human, after all, and money management doesn’t always come naturally.  We don’t always want to use our money sensibly, so sometimes we don’t. Saving money [...]

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Cool Ways To Save Money In 2012

by Mitz January 8, 2012
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We’ve all read articles about ways to save money on a day to day basis and yes, there are some ways in which you can make small lifestyle changes to make huge savings on an annual basis. However most of these money savings tips are extremely BORING. If they were fun and interesting, we’d all [...]

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11 Top Baby Gifts for the New Mom

by Mitz January 6, 2012
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As a mom of 2 young children, I realize the importance of moms taking some time for themselves, even if it’s just an hour. Let’s face it, most of us would be happy with that some weeks. So, when a friend or family member is expecting, or has just recently had a baby, I make [...]

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A Positive Pregnancy Test Means, “Start Saving for College!”

by Mitz January 1, 2012
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Begin saving and investing for college the minute your doctor confirms you are pregnant with your first child. Although the advice may sound like a very unfunny joke, financial planners and college admissions directors agree that college preparation begins in the womb. If you have a child today and college costs continue increasing at their [...]

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Realizing Santa Clause and His Unlimited Budget Aren’t Real

by Mitz December 22, 2011
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It’s that time of year again when we wait to hear the pitter patter of reindeer hooves on the roof and anxiously anticipate Santa Claus to slide down the chimney. Unfortunately, getting everything on Santa’s wish list can often prove to be expensive – and with today’s harsh economy, Santa’s gifts may be magical, but [...]

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Car Insurance Quotes- How Many Do You Need

by Mitz December 20, 2011
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Is it time to renew your auto insurance policy? If so, you may be simply planning on auto-renewing your policy without a second glance. After all, it’s served you well this far. Stop for a moment and consider this: the auto insurance industry has become incredibly competitive—it may be in your best interest, and the [...]

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Ways Writing Can Save you Money Online

by Mitz December 20, 2011
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Writing online can be a wildly lucrative business. This has been proven by people from Mark Zuckerburg to John Chow, and many more in between. We all know how rewarding a business it can be, but what I want to share with you are some ideas about how to write online to actually save money. The way [...]

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Grow-Your-Own Health and Wealth

by Mitz December 18, 2011
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If you have the land and ability to plant a vegetable allotment, the long-term benefits may be well worth the effort. Getting educated about how to set up a new vegetable garden can be overwhelming, though, so read on to get acquainted with some basics. The information below will hopefully answer some fundamental questions, but [...]

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