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November 2011 Archives - Girls Just Wanna Have Funds || Personal Finance Advice Blog For Women

Monthly Archive for: ‘November, 2011’

  • Stay at Home vs. Work Debate: Equity vs Choice – Revisited

    (image: momlogic) Is there a perceived loss of equity and partnership because a stay at home wife/mom isn’t “pulling her financial weight”?  Given the feminist fight for equality, should women make the choice to stay at home?  Will our daughters revolt when all is said [...]

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  • “Personal Finance Experts” vs “Personal Finance Bloggers”: Who Are you Listening To?

    Did you catch CNN Money this afternoon?  Or what about the latest financial expert featured on Oprah?  Did their advice speak to your situation, personally? Good, I didn’t think so either. One of the issues I take with some of the “personal finance experts” out [...]

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  • Credit Monitoring: Identity Guard Vs My Fico -Who Wins?

    Earlier this year I started using Identity Guard to track both mine and my husband’s credit profiles.  Why?  Being that I manage all the money in our household, he had 1 very old issue pop up on his credit profile that we would have been [...]

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  • How to Reheat Leftovers So It Tastes Just As Good As the First Time

    Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving leftovers this week? Let’s discuss how to properly reheat your leftovers that doesn’t involve a microwave. After a really good meal we often put it in the fridge looking forward to it the next day.  But what happens when [...]

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  • Updated! Black Friday Coupons: Kohls, Macys, Gap, Best Buy, Target and more!

      As you sift through Black Friday deals today, check out the deals below and add them to your list!  Be safe and tell us about any deals you scored!   Click here: Save 20% on your Black Friday purchase + $15 Kohl’s Cash + [...]

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  • Advice: Should You Lend Money To A Significant Other?

    Given that many around us are experiencing financial hardships, it’s not uncommon that a romantic partner would ask to borrow money.  Today’s issue centers on whether or not you should lend or borrow money from a significant other. This can be tempting but before reach [...]

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  • Early Black Friday Discounts from RetailMeNot: Shop Now!

    Check out these newly released Black Friday deals from RetailmeNot below.  When you’re done, also check out the widget in the sidebar to check for some of your favorite retailers. Top 3 Quick Coupons   1. Store.Sony.com Save up to 40% on Sony Internet TVs [...]

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  • The Fairytale of “Good Debt”: Like Santa Claus, It Doesnt Exist

    That’s right, there’s no such thing as good debt.  Yet, just 5 years ago, this is the toxic drool that financial aid administrators and mortgage brokers fed borrowers in hopes of sealing the deal on a new loan. Yesterday’s post surrounding 5 Myths About Student [...]

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  • 5 Myths About Student Loan Forgiveness: Debunked (+ Sign The Petition!)

    The Washington Post published an article this morning which centered on the myths around student loan forgiveness.  Admittedly I was irritated because I find the writer’s statements intellectually insulting and disingenuous. Before I go in on this article, yes, I am well aware that many [...]

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  • Personal Finance Blogs Written By Women

    While the personal finance blog arena tends to be a “sausage fest”, there are quite a few established and up and coming personal finance blogs written by women. I enjoy highlighting these blogs because I don’t get to read them as much and I think [...]

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  • Save Money Series: Chopping Down Wedding Expenses

    Over the last few weeks, several friends, family members and acquaintances have gotten engaged which of course has prompted discussions around wedding planning and the inevitable, how much will all of this cost?  Your wedding should be memorable, but it shouldn’t break the bank.  Check [...]

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  • Save Money Series: Save (more!) On Auto Insurance – 10 Rare Tips

    For quite some time I’ve enjoyed pretty low rates from my auto insurance company.  Like you, I’m sure you don’t want your hard earned money going to something that you hope you’ll rarely use.  Still, it is one of life’s necessities that you can’t live [...]

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  • Considering Bad Credit Debt Consolidation? Check Out These Pros and Cons

    Financial independence is at the core of the American Dream. No one sets out fresh out of college with aspirations and hopes of being dead broke at the end of their life! But the unfortunate reality is that scores of people find themselves in significant [...]

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  • Mortgage Modification Options: HAMP vs HARP vs HAFA (Avoid Foreclosure!)

    Countless homeowners are underwater with no real understanding of their options for a loan modification or refinance.  In fact, many are facing foreclosure and unsure what their next move should be.  Do I  allow the property to foreclose or get a loan modification?  Do I [...]

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  • Cold Weather= High Energy Bills: 5 Money Saving Tips!

    Last week I got my gas and electric bills only to be surprised that the utility companies owed me money in the form of a credit on my account.  I set up my bank’s bill pay system to pay all of my bills so I [...]

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