Archives for the 'Finances' Category
Do Follow Up Posts Increase Page Views? [Productivity @ Home]
OK, in their weekend newsletter, the good folks at Scribefire recommend doing a “follow-up” post to increase blog page views. While I’m not overly concerned with page views (I accept this blogs’ “growing” status), the article left me thinking about whether or not I might have shared stories recently that would benefit from follow up.
The [...]
The “Emergency Apple” and Nine Other Healthy Foods Under 1 Dollar [Productivity @ Home]
This one falls into both the Family Finances and Health and Fitness categories! Check out 10 Healthy Foods Under 1 Dollar at WebMD for a list of ten “go to” foods to enhance your productivity and protect your wallet. My personal fav on the list is the good old Apple! My friends tease me, because [...]
Trimming the Fat from the Grocery Bill [Productivity @ Home]
With gas near over $4 per gallon and expenses on the rise, productive
families are looking at any possible way to cut costs around the home.
Today’s guest columnist Lucy Barnett looks at cutting the family
grocery budget.
Trimming the Fat from the Grocery Bill
Regardless of your family’s size, cutting
down on food spending can seem daunting: after all, [...]
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 [...]
Facebook as a Marketing Tool [Productivity @ Home]
On Thursdays, I share my thoughts on Family Finances.
CNN Money has an interesting article today entitled Should Your Business Be on Facebook?
The Q and A formatted column from Forbes Small Business looks at the pros and cons of having a corporate presence on the social networking darling. As a Facebook fan, I would answer [...]
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 [...]
When Your Budget Gets Blasted (Misc) [Tech Rest]
Sometimes life happens and you find yourself in a nearly instant financial crisis.
Although I’m not an accountant or a financial advisor, I’m no stranger to these situations.
So what do you pay first? Next?
Food. You’ve gotta eat and it’s a mistake to pay bills before you buy groceries.
Transportation. If you can’t get to work, things are [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]