Archives for the 'family finances' Category

Teen Driver Roundup [Productivity @ Home]

 Watch out world!  The sixteen year old who lives at my house just got his driver’s license and is hitting the road today.  We actually delayed the process considerably, since he’ll turn 17 in September.  I feel relatively good (I guess as good as a mom can feel) about his preparation and his ability to [...]

22 May 2008 | Automobile Insurance, Teen Driver, Teenage Driver, family finances | No Comments

Eye on Identity Theft [Productivity @ Home]

On Thursdays, I share my thoughts on Family Finances. 
Later this month, I will mark the one year anniversary of having my identity stolen by a really bad guy.  During April and early May last year, the aforementioned bad guy was having a ball opening 18 new accounts in my name and purchasing no less [...]

1 May 2008 | Finances, credit protection, credit report, family finances, identity theft | No Comments

Tips for Airline Miles Credit Card Holders [Productivity @ Home]

On Thursday, I share my thoughts on Family Finances.  Today’s guest post is written by Ann Wilson. 
Do you own a airline miles credit card? If yes, this article is made especially for you. Here, let’s discuss how you can avoid problems with using your frequent flyer miles and make the most out of your [...]

28 February 2008 | Finances, credit cards, family finances, home budget | No Comments

Valentine’s Day Gift Alternatives [Productivity @ Home]

Every Thursday, I share my thoughts on Family Finances. 
It’s hard to avoid the hype, so you’ve probably already taken care of checking "get a Valentine for _____" off your list of "to dos" today, but I thought I’d throw out a few pointers just in case you’re one of those people who stops off [...]

14 February 2008 | Finances, family budgets, family finances, holiday | No Comments

Avoiding “Gadget Envy” [Productivity @ Home]

Every Thursday, I share my thoughts on Family Finances. 
I’m not like your typical 40-something year old suburban mom.  I have no desire to spend long afternoons shoe shopping and the thought of spending money on a designer purse makes me a little sick to my stomach. 
But I do have a vice when it [...]

7 February 2008 | Finances, apple, family finances, iphone | No Comments

Recession and Rebates [Productivity @ Home]

Every Thursday, I share my thoughts on Family Finances.
CNN Money has an interesting article today entitled Don’t Spend Your Rebate Just Yet.  With all the talk of recession and the craziness of the market this week, it’s hard to imagine that anyone in their right mind would be contemplating how to spend a spare $600 [...]

24 January 2008 | Finances, budget, family finances, home budget, investment, saving | No Comments

Resolved, Part IV - Family Finances [Productivity @ Home]

photo by PPDigital
This week, I will be writing on the topic of New Year’s Resolutions, looking at my resolution subsets each day for my usual daily topics. Today, I discuss resolutions related to Family Finances.
When I "retired" from full time work after the birth of my eldest, I became the CFO of my family.  I [...]

11 January 2008 | Finances, family finances, home finance | No Comments

Your Household is a Business [Productivity @ Home]

Today’s guest post is by Jim DeSantis.  Every Thursday, Productivity @ Home looks at the topic of Family Finances.
You’re probably concentrating so much time on your job, your family, and dealing with day-to-day stresses that your personal checkbook takes a back seat. More than once you have been shocked when you didn’t have enough money [...]

3 January 2008 | Finances, family budget, family finances, home finance, home organization | No Comments

Tips on Home Mortgage Refinancing [Productivity @ Home]

Today’s guest post is by Alan Lim.  Every Thursday, Productivity @ Home looks at the topic of Family Finances.
If you are thinking of home mortgage
refinancing, make sure you give it a good thought. Here are some tips
you may want to consider before you refinance.

Home mortgage refinancing can be a sound financial move for any
homebuyer, most [...]

27 December 2007 | Finances, family budget, family finances, home mortgage, refinancing | No Comments

Price Break on a Great Christmas Gift - Garmin Nuvi 350 [Productivity @ Home]

Just wanted to bring to your attention this great deal on what I think is a super Christmas present.  If you’re still shopping for someone special on your list, check out this bargain price at Walmart.com:
Garmin Nuvi 350 Price Drop! Only $299.86. Special pricing  valid through 16-Dec-07!

Original post here: Lisa M. [...]

13 December 2007 | Christmas presents, Finances, bargain, family finances, garmin, shopping online | No Comments