Monthly Archives: July 2008

Put it on Auto Pilot

Posted on July 31, 2008 by

I am a strong advocate of ING Direct.  The reason why is because I personally use it and love it. Yesterday I had a financial sit-in with someone where I was helping with their personal financial  picture and it dawned … Continue reading →

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Bag That Lunch

Posted on July 30, 2008 by

I have had an epiphany that packing your lunch is much much cheaper than going out to eat.  I know, brilliant isn’t it… It used to be commonplace for me to go out to eat (which I still love to … Continue reading →

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Money for Free…

Posted on July 29, 2008 by

I plan on opening this account tonight and get a solid $25.  This is courtesy of Hustler Money Blog Here’s the new E-TRADE $25 bonus good until 8/13/08. You just need to open a complete savings account with $1 deposit … Continue reading →

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Hard Work is Good for You

Posted on July 28, 2008 by

I am currently in a little hiatus from working out.  I need to work out; I just haven’t been.  I got a little wii fit to track progress and thinking that would jump-start my workout binge.  However, it really has … Continue reading →

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Birthday Was Great

Posted on July 25, 2008 by

Well it is over and now we start the countdown to next year. Just to give you a quick update it was everything you could want in a birthday and more. The Headlines 37 unique people told me happy birthday … Continue reading →

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Birthday Shannanigans

Posted on July 24, 2008 by

Its that day today.  Remember last month when I said I am into my birthday.  Well, the wait is over.  The rumors are true.  Today is unlike any other day for the entire year.  ITS MY BIRTHDAY! Last year, as … Continue reading →

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Seek Lessons Already Learned

Posted on July 23, 2008 by

Wayne Cordeiro says this best.  There are millions of lessons that others before you have learned the hard way that you don’t have to re-learn.  Go out and find them. We have all learned things the hard way.  When you … Continue reading →

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Get Paid to Watch Movies

Posted on July 22, 2008 by

Found an article title “Blockbuster free trial & $10 cash back.” Not bad, apparently you can sign up for Blockbuster Total Access two week free trial and they will give you $10 if you use paypal for “billing.” This is … Continue reading →

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Marriage & Finances Update

Posted on July 21, 2008 by

Well, I am three weeks into this marriage thing and already I have noticed some major differences in how we handle money.  I have two “tweaks” that I am making in order to help how we “as a family” handle … Continue reading →

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My Sister is Great

Posted on July 18, 2008 by

This is a two part post.  The first part (the most important part) is completely non-financial but very important and exciting. My big sister, who has been there for me, done so much for me, and means so much to … Continue reading →

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