Jim at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity has a nice YouTube video posted on his site today. Go and watch it. (it’ll open in a new window)
They guy is horribly lucky, but am I the only one who’s first thought was to wonder how much the taxes are on something like that? This is what being [...]
It’s a bit of a cliche now, but we all know the scene from Braveheart where Mel Gibson’s character screams “FRREEEEDDDDDOOOOMMMM!!!” as some medieval device or another removes an offscreen part of his anatomy. Despite the cost, he never gave up his fight for freedom.
And really, can you put a value on your freedom? And [...]
ING Direct is still pushing their Electric Orange checking with check card in December. Last month, they pushed it but everyone who used their check card before the end of November 5 times for over $10 got a free $20 deposited in their account. (There’s still time to take advantage of that!)
For December, [...]
If you’re tired of the commercial ties that have been bound to the holiday season, perhaps it’s time you make use of a new site out there called “No Christmas Gifts This Year”. It’s a quick and easy site that gives you the ability to send a e-card to a friend or relative stating your [...]
Beating Broke is in another carnival this week. It’s the Carnival of Personal finance again! For the 180th episode of the CPF!
You can check out our selection as well as lots and lots of other great articles as Living Almost Large hosts the 180th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance.
Beating Broke Rule: Gift giving should be fun for all involved.
Whether the occasion be a birthday, anniversary, Christmas, or some other special occasion, giving gifts should be fun. We all know it’s fun to get gifts, but it really should be fun to give them as well.
And it goes without saying that if you’re overspending [...]
What’s a Winter Financial Checkup, you ask?
Winter, and more specifically, the time around the holidays is when most people have the most problems with their finances. Gift purchases throw off their budgets. Bonuses give them a unexpected bit of cash and they spend more than they expected.
Whatever the case may be, your financial picture might [...]
ING Direct is pushing their Electric Orange Checking Accounts this month and you could be the recipient of a nice $20 bonus. And it’s pretty simple to do too!
If you have an Electric Orange checking account, you’re already enrolled. You then only need to use your EO debit card to make at least 5 purchases [...]
In every purchase we make, we should ask ourselves how much is it worth to me? It’s a very simple question, but in many cases, the answer may surprise you. And it applies to much more than items.
Let’s try a few examples.
I’ve been keeping my eye on LCD HD receiver televisions. With the big switchover [...]
Up until now, we’ve all heard about the various ramifications of one Presidential candidate over the other. We’ve heard about what differences will be made to the tax system and how it will affect you. And sometime after midnight tonight, we’ll know which set of changes might take effect.
So, now what? Regardless of who wins, [...]
