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Money :: Saving On Summer Fun

May 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Saving On Summer Fun Those long, hot, lazy days are just around the corner.  Have you planned how your family will spend them?  Maybe more importantly, have you figured out the cost of your plans?    There are about two months of days to fill during summer time off from school and kids want to be entertained every waking hour.  No matter the size of your family, entertainment can be costly.  With the average price of a movie ticket around $10 a family of four can expect to pay nearly $100 for a trip to the theater.  I chose the … [Read more...]

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3 Reasons the Healthcare Field is perfect for Moms

April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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As a mother, you may be interested in earning an income of your own. Many women are lucky enough to have a partner who will be able to bring in a second income into the home, but there are a lot of single mothers out there who want to find a way of earning money. There are various careers out there that will enable women to enjoy flexible working hours and an income that will allow them to support a family. In order to do this, of course, you need to take a look at the different choices when it comes to career. One of the biggest careers out … [Read more...]

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Inspirational Mom: Tory Johnson of Spark & Hustle

April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    The latest State of Women-Owned Business Report by American Express Open has just been released and provides some interesting insights into the current trends among Women-Owned Businesses (WBE). The study has the following conclusions about women-owned businesses in 2012: There are over 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States (8,345,600 to be precise) WBEs are generating $1,291,267,100,000 (nearly $1.3 trillion) in revenues and employing 7,697,000 people Between 1997 and 2012, when the number of businesses in the … [Read more...]

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Extreme Couponing – Money Saver or Time Waster?

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Extreme Couponing - Money Saver or Time Waster? We have all seen those shows on TV that show the amazing moms who have turned coupon clipping into an art form.  They scour the local papers, grocery store inserts and the web for the best deals.  They utilize elaborate organization systems for making their shopping trips as productive as possible.  It is enough to make my head spin.  I am all about saving money and I have been known to clip a few coupons myself.  I even take advantage of a good deal or two in my local grocery store.  … [Read more...]

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Money: Save by Cutting Corners

March 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  Children have a wide range of needs. The problem that parents might face is finding the funds to pay for the needs of the entire family while also putting aside a little extra for emergencies, college and retirement. By following a few money saving tips, parents can reduce the expenses and provide a great lifestyle for the present. Buy a Used Car Buying a new car is not the best way to handle personal finances or the financial needs of a family. According to DaveRamsey.com, the average new car costs around $26,000 and the interest … [Read more...]

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Life Planning: Saving for Retirement

March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    Planning for Retirement   I’ve said before that I am not a financial advisor.  But I have learned a few things along my path.  It is very important to save something for retirement.  I am a firm believer that we are the makers of our own destiny and as such we are responsible for the planning that takes us to that destiny.  That said, I have always been a bit skeptical about the reliability of Social Security benefits by the time I reach that golden age.  So I have taken some steps to make sure there is something … [Read more...]

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Money: Saving For College

February 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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    If you have at least one child I’m sure you have at least thought about what to do about saving for their education.  Choosing the right option can be a daunting task.  There are many factors to consider.  This post is not designed to help you choose what option is best for you, but to give you a bit of information on what the options are.  I want to focus on three options. The Pre-Paid Tuition Plan – This type of plan allows you to pay for tomorrow’s college costs at today’s price.  Sounds great, right?  Well … [Read more...]

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Gifts That Makes Cents For Kids

January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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  The newest toy fad will keep the kids occupied for a few months until a newer one comes out, or they just grow tired of it. Teenagers like gift cards so they can choose their own presents. But recent studies revealed that billions of dollars in gift cards go unredeemed each year, and that the full value of the cards are never realized due to the fees charged by the issuer. Holidays may be over, but gifts are given year round and here are a few ideas that will not only instill financial responsibility, but give kids an early lesson on … [Read more...]

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Tory Johnson’s Spark & Hustle 15-City Tour

January 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Last year I attended the Tory Johnson's Spark & Hustle business seminar in Los Angeles, California.  Erin Condren had told me about the event about two months prior during our phone interview.  She told me she had seen great success with her product sales after being featured on Good Morning America Tory Johnson's program that features entrepreneurial moms and their products.  She said Tory invited her to be one of the featured speakers and recommended that I attend the Los Angeles event.  I don't normally attend these type of … [Read more...]

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