Life or Debt: The Money Talks Blog
9 Tips to Save on Appliance Purchases
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Apr 29 - The "Cash for Appliance Clunkers" program is the latest way to save on new, energy efficient appliances, but it's certainly not the only way. Whether you're planning to take advantage of your state's program or it's already over, check out these appliance-shopping tips.
11 Tips for a Less Expensive Lawn
Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Apr 27 - When it comes to your lawn, seeing green doesn't mean spending green. Here are some tips to keep your lawn green for less this summer.
Do-It-Yourself Laundry Detergent
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Jim Robinson.
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Apr 12 - Do you really need to use as much laundry detergent as they say on the bottle? Do you need to use laundry detergent at all? We investigated and you'll be shocked by what we found.
Three Things You Need to Know Today
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Apr 07 - Think of it as a "consumer espresso": Three things every smart consumer should know today, distilled down to 500 words or less.
You CAN Entertain – Dinner Party For Dollars!
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by Dawn Sandomeno & Elizabeth Mascali.
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Mar 05 - If you need to tighten the purse strings and think entertaining on a tight budget is out, think again. Here is our solution for keeping the party going.
Growing Your Own Vegetable Garden
Posted on 21. Feb, 2010 by Guest Blogger.
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Feb 21 - A friend of mine is very into DIY culture. She recently showed me how to plant a spring vegetable garden without spending a dime.
Tragedy in Austin, Lessons Learned?
Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Feb 18 - According to his suicide note, Joseph Andrew Stack crashed a small plane into an Austin IRS office today because he was frustrated by a lack of work and an unfair tax system.
Tax Pros: Are They a Waste of Money?
Posted on 14. Feb, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Feb 14 - According to a recent survey, the vast majority of Americans pay a tax professional to do their taxes for them. Since this is a job that you can do yourself in minutes with cheap software, I believe a lot of people are wasting a lot of money. But if you're going to pay a pro, at least try to find the right one and harness their expertise so they're worth the extra money.
Don’t Let Tax Help Overtax Your Budget
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Feb 08 - Virtually everyone in the United States is eligible for some sort of free tax preparation help, from free in-person preparation and electronic filing to filing free forms online. Here's how to find out what you qualify for.
Imprisoned by Debt – 5 Escape Plans
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Feb 04 - This reader has $40,000 of credit card debt and having trouble making payments. If you're in a similar situation or know someone who is, take a look at the 5 options to deal with debt. Warning: None are painless, and all will result in varying degrees of hassle and heartache.
Viewer Question: Who Do I Turn To For Credit Help?
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Jan 27 - Need help with your credit? The way to find it isn't by looking at ads. Because the most trustworthy credit counselors are rarely the most heavily advertised. If you need help, read on.
Viewer Question: How Do I Get A Free Credit Score?
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Jan 27 - If you can navigate the minefield of misleading ads, you might be able to find a free credit report. But you still won't be able to get a free credit score. Here's why.
Free Unlimited Calling: Make Google Voice One of Your Five
Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by Dan Schointuch.
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Jan 26 - Thanks to Google Voice, you can now get free unlimited calling on your cell phone without paying for a costly unlimited plan.
The True Cost of Bad Credit
Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by Stacy Johnson.
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Jan 25 - Find out how many points your credit score will drop if you make one of these common mistakes.
Stacy Johnson on Miami television
Posted on 07. Jan, 2010 by Jim Robinson.
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Jan 07 - Stacy appeared on NBC6 in Miami to talk about “Life or Debt: 2010″. Watch the interview on South Florida Today. Be on the lookout for Stacy appearing on a television or radio station near you. Would you like to invite him to speak? Contact us here. Buy “Life or Debt: 2010″ Here.
