10 Free Meals & Beverages on your Birthday: The Birthday Glutton Marathon Challenge!
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10 Free Birthday Coupons for Meals & Drinks
It’s your birthday. And damn it, you deserve to eat and drink for free – and lots of it! Depending on your tastes and how recently you had …

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Follow Me on Twitter
Sun, 11/30/08 | 8 Comments
Follow Me on Twitter

I’ve entered the Twitter arena. Better late than never.
What does this mean? I’d like you to follow my Twitter feed. Here’s how you can do it:

Visit my Twitter page.
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What Personal Finance Blog Topics would you like to Discuss?
Wed, 11/26/08 | 11 Comments
What Personal Finance Blog Topics would you like to Discuss?

Hopefully this post doesn’t fall on ‘blind eyes’ (substitute for deaf ears) due to Thanksgiving, because it’s all about you. Recently, I asked readers for feedback on the new site design. Now, I want to …

Is your 401k Match Being Cut? This May be your Hint to Find a New Job
Tue, 11/25/08 | 9 Comments
Is your 401k Match Being Cut? This May be your Hint to Find a New Job

401k Match Cuts Becoming Popular
Recently GM, Ford, Frontier Airlines, and some other iconic companies announced that they were suspending matching 401k contributions. I find this to be a disturbing trend that I really hope does …

How Much is too Much to Pay for your Pet’s Medical Expenses?
Sun, 11/23/08 | 6 Comments
How Much is too Much to Pay for your Pet’s Medical Expenses?

The Unexpected Costs of Owning a Dog or Cat
I’ve recently encountered a situation with a pet that made me run the numbers. Now, before you alert PETA, please get through the post. As a twenty-something, …

5 Reasons why Everyone Needs a Traditional IRA
Fri, 11/21/08 | 14 Comments
5 Reasons why Everyone Needs a Traditional IRA

Traditional IRA’s are my favorite investment vehicle. Why? They are highly flexible. If you don’t have one, you should. They are easy to set up and depending on the broker, they are typically free of …

Will your Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Allow you to Break Even?
Tue, 11/18/08 | 4 Comments
Will your Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Allow you to Break Even?

What is a Cost of Living Allowance, or COLA?
A cost of living allowance, or cost of living adjustment, is when an employer adjusts an employees salary based on the cost of living index for living …

Getting the Most Value from the New Site & Seeking your Feedback
Mon, 11/17/08 | 12 Comments
Getting the Most Value from the New Site & Seeking your Feedback

The New Site Design
If you’re an RSS Reader or Email Subscriber who hasn’t been by the site lately, and had no reason to, I don’t blame you. I’ve always believed in my content, but was …

When Will Obama’s Tax Cuts Take Effect?
Sun, 11/16/08 | 13 Comments
When Will Obama’s Tax Cuts Take Effect?

If you’re married and making less than $250,000 ($200,000 as an individual), you’re probably going to see your taxes drop. But when will Obama’s tax refunds take effect? First, let’s take a look at what …

Should I Buy a New Car or a Used Car?
Wed, 11/12/08 | 12 Comments
Should I Buy a New Car or a Used Car?

Used Vs. New Car Expenses
This is a guest post from Joanne Kwan, who provides sound advice for those facing the used versus new car decision for the first time.
When it comes to buying a car, …

How has Technology Impacted your Finances Over the Last Decade?
Sun, 11/9/08 | 14 Comments
How has Technology Impacted your Finances Over the Last Decade?

New Technology Does Not Come Cheap
Being an early mover on the latest technological gadgets can be exciting, get you attention (both good and bad), and possibly lead to increased efficiencies. However, these benefits typically come …