Our 2011 Shopping List
Last year I laid out some of the major purchases we were considering, then updated our progress throughout the year. It was an interesting way to track our progress and see if what we thought we'd buy was what we actually bought. So I thought I'd do the same this year. Here goes: Vacations -- In addition to our annual trips (2) to see family, I could see us going on three vacations/trips. First, we're thinking of going to a "resort" in upper Michigan (indoor waterpark inside, skiing outside) sometime in February or March to celebrate my wife's birthday.… Read the whole article...10 Things Funeral Directors Won’t Tell You
The greatest safety from an overpriced funeral: shopping about. <img src="http://www.walkwithmoney.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/47532_hRFQuqYLJDA" height="1" width="1 l> Related ArticlesProfessional Home Inspection Service Checklist – Tips & What’s Included
If you are about to purchase your first home, there are several things you need to do. It does not matter if the home is brand new and has never been lived in; get the inspection anyway. The first and most important thing you need to do is get pre-approved for a mortgage, unless you are fortunate enough to be paying in cash. By getting pre-approved for a mortgage BEFORE you start shopping for a home, you will know how much home you can afford and avoid wasting time looking at homes that are beyond your price range. There is… Read the whole article...Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Amp, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Lot, Neighborhood, Perfect Home, Piece Of Advice, Shopping, Wasting Time
Are Your Friends Enabling Poor Spending Habits?
Have you ever gone out with a bunch of friends, had a great time but found your bank account much lighter when you got home? Or you went to store with a friend just to pick something up, but a few more items ended up in your bag? Whether or not you want to admit, sometimes friends can help enable poor spending habits. You might want to take a hard look at your friends and avoid hanging out with these personality types: Bargain Hunter On first glance, you might think this friend is great to go shopping with. He knows… Read the whole article...Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Bargain Hunter, First Glance, Friends, Gadgets, Great Time, Habit, Shopping, Spending Habits, Trust Fund, Video Games
Top 3 Things to Learn About Personal Finance
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Deceptive Car Salesman Tactics For Popular Cars
I mentioned before that I am shopping for a new car. I’ve been to multiple dealerships since this is the first new car I’ve ever bought, and (for some odd reason) wanted to experience the new car buying experience complete with high-pressure sales tactics. Here are some examples of lies and deceptions that I’ve run across so far from different folks. MSRP “Market Value Adjustment” Apparently, MSRP isn’t good enough for some cars. I like the Honda Fit, which is a relatively popular car in my area and one in which the MSRP isn’t that much higher than… Read the whole article...The Return of Retail: Holiday Spending 2009
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