3 reasons most budgets don’t work and how to fix them (a.k.a. How to create a...
Let’s face it, budgeting can be a pain. Most people get too discouraged trying to get a budget to work. They spend hours trying to figure out how much to budget in each category and may even track...
View ArticleHow to create a zero-based budget
In my last post, I covered why most budgets don’t work and how to fix them. One of the ways to make your budget work is to create a zero-based budget. Today’s post outlines how to create your first...
View ArticleNet Worth Sites
Since I wrote about a productive way to keep up with the Joneses I’ve come across a few more sites/posts about net worth. Nevblog.com This is another personal blog that discloses net worth. He’s a...
View ArticleShopping that comes to you: Your guide to the easiest, cheapest shopping ever!
There are many great shopping sites out there like eBay, Craigslist and amazon.com. Some people seem to have the magic shopping touch. They’re in the right place at the right time to get a great deal...
View ArticleRSS Shopping Site Guide
I reviewed and updated this list in Nov., 2009. As I researched my post about holiday shopping using RSS feeds, I realized how convenient it would be to have a summarized list of all the shopping...
View ArticleHow to get free software
I’m a software junky and love to find out about useful applications that make everyday life easier or more efficient. Did you know there are piles of programs you can download for free? Many people...
View ArticleSunday Shopping Circulars Online
I’ve been posting a lot lately about spending money. Like many people, I’m in holiday shopping mode and I figured I’d share some of my favorite ways to save money on items I’m planning on buying...
View ArticleMaking your cash last until the end of the month
If you’re a regular reader of GFD, you’ll know I’m a big fan of using cash to control your spending. But up to this point I haven’t really gotten into a lot of detail about how I manage my cash. To...
View ArticleFind the deal of all deals
I’ve been quietly updating my list of RSS Shopping Websites and I thought this new site was worth mentioning specifically. Boddit.com aggregates results from many of the major “deals” sites (most of...
View ArticleHow to estimate FSA expenses: Cafeteria Plans can save you a lot of dough
Cafeteria plans can save you a lot of money and yet are one of the most under-utilized benefits that many employers offer. One of the reasons they’re neglected is because it can seem so overwhelming to...
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