Be smart when finding a new apartment; not only can you save money, but you can also reduce stress. We finally heard from the builders and they are only willing to lower closing costs a bit and it won’t even cover half of our expenses. Fed up, we asked our agent to get the paperwork started to get our earnest money back. It’s back to the drawing board. We’re looking at finding an apartment with a short term lease or month to month rent while we continue to house hunt. O... Read Full Story

Today I’m posting an oldie, but goodie from the archives. We’re in the midst of some house drama so keep checking my post to see what is going on. ==== Shopping for Furniture at a Garage Sale The weather is getting nicer and with spring comes more and more garage sales. Try and remember these tips when you’re hunting for some furniture. Go early and hunt. See if you can find some hidden gems before someone else finds them. If you buy some items at a garage sale, see if you can ge... Read Full Story

I’m interrupting the regularly scheduled post to update you guys on our closing date. We completed our walk through the place and it looks good. Some minor fixes, but all in all, it looks good. We make the appointment for the final walk through before closing. After we finish my husband and I go shopping for some last minute supplies. Big Mess with Closing While driving to Lowe’s to get painting supplies, my husband gets a call and is told that the closing date is delayed. I’... Read Full Story

This Tuesday we picked up the new Star Trek movie on Blu-Ray. We’ve already watch it twice (with friends) and are watching some of the extras on it. Hands down this has been our favorite movie of the year. I loved the story, actors cast, and the space battles. Captain, it is only logical to grab the 3 disc special. The site has a complete list of the features. Here are just some of the features we saw: To Boldly Go – Taking on the world’s most beloved science fiction fra... Read Full Story

If your federal student loan payments are becoming difficult to make, there are some payment plans and options you may want to consider. Comparing student loan options can reduce stress and lower your student loan payments. For those those who have been laid off or have seen a huge decrease in their family income, here are some options to consider with your federal student loans: Choose another repayment plan. You can ask from a graduated payment plan where the initial 24 payments are lower... Read Full Story

I just found out about LifeTuner’s next online radio show and chat. Catch the show on Blog Talk Radio! Here’s the information: This Wednesday, November 18th, at 3:00PM EST we will focus on the topic of money and relationships during our LifeTuner Chat! Joining us will be Motley Fool writers Robert Brokamp and Dayana Yochim.We’ll talk about:•    Reducing money and relationship conflicts•    Avoiding peer pressure overspending•    Recognizing how family shapes your money ma... Read Full Story

This weekend I was feeling a bit under the weather. I noticed that my eye was sore Friday evening, but when I took my contacts out, it seemed fine. The next morning I woke up and my left eye was in pain. When I went to the bathroom and check, it had become swollen. It was painful and annoying the entire weekend. Having health insurance can save you money on unexpected bills. Home Remedies I Tried for My Swollen Eye I wanted to see if it was something minor I could resolve at home before ... Read Full Story

Free and Low Cost Ways to Spread the Word for Your Side Business If you have a side business that you would like to grow, Freelance Switch has some wonder tips on how and where to find clients (check the link to 101 tips). I’m listing a few that are free or low cost ways for when you just get started: Promote your side business so you keep more of your hard earned money. Send out an email to everyone in your address book, announcing what you do, where you are and what you can offer Ask y... Read Full Story

Free and Low Cost Ways to Spread the Word for Your Side Business If you have a side business that you would like to grow, Freelance Switch has some wonder tips on how and where to find clients (check the link to 101 tips). I’m listing a few that are free or low cost ways for when you just get started: Promote your side business so you keep more of your hard earned money. Send out an email to everyone in your address book, announcing what you do, where you are and what you can offer Ask y... Read Full Story

I’m reviewing Jane White’s new book, America, Welcome to the Poorhouse. Jane White is the founder of Retirement Solutions, LLC., whose goal is to push for 401(k) reform and provide investment education. I should mention that as I was reading this book, the theme of having 401(k) reform is pushed heavily in this book. Win a free copy of this book, check the Twitter contests below! This may be a turnoff for some readers while others may be intrigued and decide to weigh the pros a... Read Full Story