Organize Your Children and Save Your Sanity
by Gregory Thomas
It may be difficult to relate saving money with organization but the two terms really go hand in hand. If you are able to organize right down to the smallest detail, then not only will you save yourself countless panic headaches, but you will have more time on your hands allowing yourself to be more productive and get more accomplished.
Finally Tackling the "Spring Cleaning" Task
by Gregory Thomas
It may seem a bit odd to relate saving money to a clean household, but you would be surprised to learn the impact one has on the other. When you have a clean, organized household, you'll have more...
Paying Your Bills On Time
by Terry Rigg
You've heard it before. "You always have to pay your bills on time or it will hurt your credit rating". The fact is that not paying your bills on time can also cost you a bunch of money. The last time I checked being late on a credit card payment can cost you as much as $29 each time. In some cases this is more than the payment.
Taking control of your kitchen
by Gregory Thomas
Those who keep a watchful eye on where their money is spent, have long conquered the kitchen woes. No last minute panic trips to the market. No longer needing the "give-the-kids-$20-for-fast-food" solution. This is no longer a problem or even a concern for the "Kitchen Master". You too can be a 'Master Of Your Kitchen'. All it takes is...
6 Keys To Respecting Your Time
by Maria Gracia
Are you the type of person that always says YES to every demand on your time? Can you watch my kids? You're so good at sewing; can you help me make a party costume for my daughter? Since you're already working on the computer, would you mind typing me a letter? There is certainly no shortage of people looking for volunteers. But the truth is that you can only do so much, before getting stressed and exhausted.
Survey Results: Are you Organized?
by Scott Bilker
Are you organized? I am with some stuff, like the finances, but in other areas I need to improve (like the garage). Being organized is surely the key to success in any undertaking so I wonder just how organized we think we are...
Eight Steps to Tackle the Money-Saving Process (Part 8)
by Gregory Thomas
All throughout this money saving journey you want to keep this process as organized and structured as possible. You'll find that a lack of organization will not only frustrate and make things more difficult for you, but it will be nearly impossible to track your results. Tracking your results is one of the MOST important steps to the money saving process. If you do not track the results from your money saving efforts, the money you save will never be set aside and put towards your pre-established GOAL.
Eight Steps to Tackle the Money-Saving Process (Part 7)
by Gregory Thomas
Anyone who has tasted success, has in some way or another taken into account the "three R's" - Review, Revise, Retry. How do I know this? Reason being, nobody is perfect, so no one will be able to do a perfect, flawless job on the first attempt in anything whether it's for work or pleasure. This is nothing to be ashamed of, it's just a fact. We as humans have flaws and are imperfect. But our determination, creativity, and willingness to adapt, allow us to achieve the things we set our minds on.
Eight Steps to Tackle the Money-Saving Process (Part 6)
by Gregory Thomas
Now that you have a goal to strive for, a list of variable bills to lower, and an understanding as to why it's important to compare cost, risks, and benefits before making a purchase, you're now ready to CHALLENGE yourself to succeed. Are you wondering how you are supposed to CHALLENGE yourself?
Eight Steps to Tackle the Money-Saving Process (Part 5)
by Gregory Thomas
In addition to lowering your monthly bills and expenditures, you need to look at your shopping/spending habits and determine if any changes need to be made. This is extremely important for a number of reasons. Basically, how helpful would it be if you took time to research and implement effective money saving tips, then went out and needlessly spent $200 on stuff you really didn't need? You would have done all that hard work for nothing.
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