Articles from December, 2009
from Money Tree Budgeting Blog
Let me start by saying that Priceline is not the right “travel booking system” for everyone. Some people will find their system to be a lot of fun and a great way to save money. But others will shy away from it due to the lack of structure and increased …. [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Banking and Investing, Spending Habits | No Comments
from Money Tree Budgeting Blog
If you can do without the “new car smell” buying a used vehicle is the way to go. There are many benefits to buying used, and one of the most important is the money you can save. Simply put, buying a used car is always going to save you money. …. [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Banking and Investing | No Comments
from Money Tree Budgeting Blog
No matter who you are there will come a time when you make a money mistake that comes back to haunt you. This is true even if you have a detailed budget that you follow down to every last letter. Personally, I try to follow my budget day in and …
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Banking and Investing, Spending Habits | No Comments
from Money Tree Budgeting Blog
College tuition is expensive, and unfortunately this is not the beginning and end of the money that you will spend. In addition to tuition you will also have to pay for room and board. While living in the dorms is usually required of freshmen students, this is not the case . [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Banking and Investing, Spending Habits | No Comments
from Money Tree Budgeting Blog
Many people find themselves spending money they don’t have, and/or not saving as much as they should. Do you feel this way about yourself? There are many ways to save money without breaking the law. You don’t have to be sneaky or disobey law in order to save on monthly . [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Banking and Investing, Spending Habits | No Comments
from Money Tree Budgeting Blog
When it comes to budgeting, we think of every way to cut corners and reduce any frivolous expenses. What many people do not realize is that credit cards can actually help you reduce your budget.
Can Credit Cards Really Save You Money?
Well, this will only work if you are the sort . [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Banking and Investing, Better Credit, Credit Issues, Spending Habits | No Comments
from The Budgeting Babe
It’s tax time, and those pesky W-2 and 1090 (or is it 1099?) forms are slowly finding their way into my mailbox. Yesterday, frustration and anger set in immediately after opening my W-2. I’m not being overly dramatic; I wanted to throw something. Hard. And scream. And cry. I have been doing [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Taxes | No Comments
from The Budgeting Babe
I just wanted to take a minute and say thanks to everyone for participating in such a great discussion in reaction to Why My W-2 Makes Me Cry. Despite how often I think, read and talk about finance with friends, family and readers, I was definitely hurting as I considered my 38. [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Taxes | No Comments
from The Budgeting Babe
I like Jean Chatzky, and not just because last year her publisher sent me a free copy of her book, Make Money, Not Excuses to review (though that was pretty sweet). I like her because she’s smart and practical, and I can understand her. But I don’t have time in the morning [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Banking and Investing | No Comments
from The Budgeting Babe
Loved this article by Boston Gal. From the article:I have learned that despite my overall conservative financial tendencies, I can’t prevent net worth or income loss. I can’t time stock, housing, or job markets. I can’t assume medicaid, social security, or even corporate pension plans will be there for me in my [...]
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in Banking and Investing, Spending Habits | No Comments