Archive for January, 2010

Five Signs You Don’t Need That

Everybody occasionally buys things they don’t need, from DVDs to luxury cars. There are signs that what you’re buy may not be an actual necessity. Here are five signs you should put that back: You’re buying that sweater or video...
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Budget Lesson, Part 4

Part 4 of the Budget Lesson series. Please see Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 to catch up. The Google Doc of this example is here. The final category in my budget is “Set-aside funds”. These are the categories that don’t have...
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Cutting Healthcare Costs

It’s not a secret that health care can be expensive. Many people pay two and three digit bills for their prescriptions. A visit to the doctor’s office can hurt the budget. Glasses cost hundreds of dollars? How can you cut this cost?...
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