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What’s a Decent Price-Per-Square Foot? 26 Aug 2013 | 06:07 pm
Property prices have soared in the City of Angels with an average year-over-year increase of 40%. It’s the housing boom all over again and I feel like I missed out….again. Crap. So, instead of waitin...
The Part-Time Worker Trend 23 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
The cheery headlines in the news today, such as “Hiring revs up, bit it’s mostly part-time, low-pay” and “Here’s who’s really living with mom and dad,” prompted me to write an article proposing soluti...
Could You Out-Live Your Retirement? 21 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
I read a story on the NBCNews.com website of a 123-year-old man living in Bolivia. Officials are still trying to verify his age, as he’d set a new World’s Record for oldest living human at the age of ...
Write the Interest Off Your RV 19 Aug 2013 | 06:03 pm
I’m a “think out of the box” type of person; I finished college and didn’t enter the corporate world. Instead I chose a different path – first starting my own business with my husband, then moving int...
How to be Organized Without Being Compulsive 16 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
I consider myself an organized person; I use check-lists, organize items in folders and binders with tabs, and know pretty much where everything is (or at least the general location). Organization str...
Ways to Save Money Even When You’re Feeling Broke 14 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
Most of us know we should save money, it’s good financial sense. Yet, it’s easier said than done, especially when you feel strapped or broke on a daily basis. Sure, your cousin Bill makes saving sound...
An Easy Tip to Retire with 30% More 12 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
Chuck Yeaman is the author of TortoiseBanker.com, a personal finance blog focusing on building wealth slowly and steadily by following a few simple principles. By day, Charles is a Branch Manager of ...
Downsizing to a Smaller Home 8 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
The average cost of a home nationwide is $199,900, though in more expensive states like Colorado, California, and New York, the average price zooms up to over $435,000. Everyone knows downsizing to a ...
Reminder: FREE Backpack Give-Away! 7 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
With many schools starting this month, I’m giving away a FUL olive green backpack with a cable-reinforced handle – perfect for the high school or college kid on the go. I personally carry a backpack, ...
Revisiting New Year’s Resolutions 5 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
Here it is 8 months into 2013 and I’m not so sure I’m on target with my New Year’s Resolutions. To be honest, if I didn’t write them here at this blog, I don’t think I’d even remember what they were! ...
