Archive for March, 2009
The Carnival of Twenty Something Finances: Spring Is In the Air Edition
Well, it is that time of the year again–spring! The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and everybody is eager to get outside and enjoy the sunlight. Everything is coming back to life and starting anew. This time of the year is the perfect time for you to start anew as well. Specifically, you [...]
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I’m sorry that the subscribe buttons have not been functioning properly. The problem should now be fixed, so make sure you subscribe to Independent Beginnings! Thanks for letting me know about this. Similar Posts: Guest Post Guidelines Last Chance to Print February Coupons Independent Beginnings Will Be Hosting the Carnival of Twenty Something Finances My [...]
Independent Beginnings Will Be Hosting the Carnival of Twenty Something Finances
Everybody make sure to check out Independent Beginnings this Monday, the 30th, for the Carnival of Twenty Something Finances. I have already received a lot of submissions and there are some pretty good ones! You won’t want to miss out on this one! If you would like to submit an article, you still can by [...]
A Free, Easy, and Useful Excel Monthly Budget Spreadsheet for You!
Setting up a budget is one of the most important parts of managing your finances. A budget allows you to see how much you make each month, where you spend money each month, and how much you have left over each month. A budget can help you to set limits on your spending. The hard [...]
How I Made Selling on Ebay Work
Have you ever wanted to sell on Ebay did not know where to start? Have you considered using Ebay as a side business? Well, last summer I got married in May and moved to Southwest Kansas with my husband. Now, there are not many people in Southwest Kansas, so that means there are not a [...]
Tracking Your Finances On the Computer
Have you been wanting to take more control of your spending? Well, there is no better way than by using a computer-based program. Computer-based programs allow you to see exactly where you are spending your money and help you to understand where you stand financially. There are many software packages that can help you to [...]
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I’m sorry for those of you who have had trouble leaving comments. I believe that the problem has been resolved and you should be able to leave comments again. Let me know if there are any other problems. Thanks! Similar Posts: Warning! Warning! Credit Cards Can Be Dangerous! Using A Strengths-Based Approach in Personal Finance [...]
Funding Your Children’s College Education While Still Teaching Financial Responsibility
The other day I was reading a post called “Is There a Fundamental Flaw with the 529 College Savings Plan?” on checkbookdiaries.com. The basic premise of this article was that a father wanted his children to pay their way through college by taking out student loans and paying off the student loans. Then, he would [...]
The SMART Method for Effective Goal Setting
Setting goals is an important part of any successful financial plan. They help you to know where you are going and how best to get there. Setting goals can also be a great way to establish communication about financial topics between a husband and a wife. However, some goals may be “better” than others. What [...]
See My Guest Post on Bargaineering.com
Have you ever worried about applying for financial aid? Are you unsure which steps you need to take and how to go about taking them? Well, you can now check out my guest post on Bargaineering.com titled “How to Navigate the College Financial Aid System”. The article will take you through the financial aid system [...]
