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NEW MONEY SERIES FOR THE SERIOUSLY BROKE COLLEGE GRAD

Written on May 16, 2012 by Barb in Broke Bytch, guest post, life, saving, spending

Welcome to a new guest contributor, the Broke Bitch. She is a new college grad with a minimum wage job. Enjoy her irreverent tips for saving and spending. Caveat; Her ideas are her own and I bear no responsibility for their content!

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CHEAP MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

Written on May 9, 2012 by Barb in parents, saving, spending

Low cost, high impact gifts for mom. Priced from free to $20.

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58 Habits to Increase Wealth

Written on April 18, 2012 by Barb in investing, life, saving, wealth

Deceptively simple, yet research supported, behaviors of the wealthy. Apply wealth habits and increase your life satisfaction.

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FORGET ABOUT THE ECONOMY; LIVE A ROCKIN’ LIFE

Written on April 10, 2012 by Barb in leisure, life, saving, spending

Don’t even think about the news, or the dour talking heads on your TV. You are the master of your own destiny. Life and success transcend money.

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DO BILLIONAIRES NEED AN EMERGENCY FUND?

Written on March 24, 2012 by Barb in automatic saving, debt, saving

As a struggling young married couple living in Southern California, El Carino and I visited many time share presentations. Wooed in by a set of luggage, free meal and a show, or other goodie in exchange for 90 minutes, it was both a source of entertainment and a free meal.

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WHAT DO LOW INTEREST RATES MEAN & HOW TO PROFIT FROM THEM? Part 2

Written on March 21, 2012 by Barb in bond, credit, investing, saving

Today is advice day where you get some tips about how to benefit from the current interest rate environment.

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WHAT DO LOW INTEREST RATES MEAN? Part 1

Written on March 19, 2012 by Barb in economics, investing, mutual funds, saving

In economic terms, the Federal Reserve Bank which decides monetary policy is trying to pull our economy out of a recession and jump start growth. As part of this effort, the low interest rates are designed to promote spending by consumers and corporations. Firms fund growth through expansion and frequently take on debt to finance that growth.

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SECRET SAVINGS TIP FROM VISIT TO IKEA

Written on March 2, 2012 by Barb in automatic saving, budget, links, saving, spending

Wealth in money and life are made up of a string of smart decisions.

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A STRATEGY TO SAVE A BUNDLE; THE TRAIN CONDUCTOR’S MONEY SAVING TIP

Written on February 27, 2012 by Barb in negotiating, saving

I was on the train in New Jersey, off to visit my in-laws this week, when I overheard one of the train conductors speaking to his friends. He bragged about his amazing money saving strategy.

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