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Reader Mail, Financial Advice and Site Improvements
I have quite a few drafts in the works but I feel compelled to write this post to keep all of you up to date with what’s going on behind the scenes.
Since the NBC airing over the weekend I have been swarmed with requests for state chapters, financial advice and of course I [...]
How We Saved Over 50% On Auto Repairs
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Saturday we got into a car accident with another pickup truck. We’re ok but the driver side mirror needs replacing. Today we began calling around for estimates at several auto body repair shops and received estimates up to $314. For a frikkin side mirror? Come again? On [...]
You’ve Got Mail: Reader Questions Answered
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With the mention from Good Morning America and the Wall Street Journal came more than a few questions from new readers. First, I’d like to say thank you for taking the time to read through the site and send in your questions. I love reader mail! I’ll just say [...]
Im Around And Falling In Love With Blogging Again!
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Some of you have noticed I havent been posting as much as I used to and that’s due to juggling quite a few priorities but towards the end of June I will be back on schedule. If you read this site often then you know that my FIL is now living [...]
Clarification Re: Things That Piss Me Off!
Some of you have disagreed with my post about food stamp recipients and that’s totally fine. But I feel that some of you may be taking it in the spirit that I am sitting on a high horse looking down on food stamp recipients. Let me clarify a few things.
1. My [...]
This Blog, My Articles and Your Rights As Readers
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I realize that from time to time there will be articles I write here that may be “controversial” and/or offensive, but keep in mind that I pay the hosting fees here, no one else. I encourage healthy discussions on topics you may disagree with and trust me I get enough [...]
Sallie Mae No Longer Consolidating Student Loans
Imagine my surprise when I call to get some information on my loans and what my payments will be once I finish my program, Sallie tells me they are no longer consolidating loans because the government tightening has made it no longer profitable for them.
From their website:
Private student loan consolidation
Thank you for your interest in [...]
Please Welcome AJ To The Family!
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Well after 2 weeks of isolation, twice daily Clavomox, AD cat food and lots of love and attention AJ had his final check up yesterday and he has been cleared to integrate with our other two cats, Max and Scotch! He is such a sweet cat and managed to brighten my [...]
On Food Stamps And Still Hungry @ $280 A Month
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Would you believe that in this day and age where we have coupons, food banks and discount supermarkets like Shoppers, people are still complaining about not being able to make it on $280 a month using food stamps for a family of two? The CNN Money Article-On Food [...]
Stretching Your Food Budget During Hard Times
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This is a guest post by Melissa at Master Your Card where she blogs about how to use credit cards wisely. Check out her great credit card blog and subscribe here!
Tough times are all around us. It seems that the price of everything is always going up and, unfortunately, our [...]
