From the monthly archives:

April 2008

I love the Kioskcom tradeshow every year because I always get to see the next big thing in self service kiosks. This year, there seems to be a big shift from cash payments to credit cards as more and more booths show kiosks with credit card readers instead of cash dispensers. I know [...]

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This is a guest post from Miranda Marquit, who writes on personal finances and debt consolidation. Her website is mirandamarquit.com.
There is some debate about the reasons behind the current economic slowdown (I’m not saying recession — yet). One of the reasons given is the easiness with which credit has been obtained over the last 15 [...]

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In order to stay motivated, we need to have a purpose.  The reason to be motivated should be achievable and reachable in order for it to be effective.  We will often times lose sight of this while we are busy with our day to day work.  So, it’s important to give myself reminders.
The reminder can [...]

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I’m so sorry for the late night links but the recent family event has keep the family quite busy.  On a happy note, our family has gotten closer together as many family members flew in from different places and we had the chance to spend much time together.  Pretty soon, everyone will start to leave [...]

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Deciding to consolidate your debts is an excellent choice for many individuals, but making that decision is only the first step, learning how to manage your finances is the next step in ultimately becoming debt
free. Budget planning can help you identify how you spend your money and where you may be over spending. The goal [...]

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Being Frugal and saving money is generally always the preferred choice. Week after week, we write articles about how to save that extra bit of money so we can retire just that much earlier. If you keep up with all the articles that circulate the web, it really gives the impression that saving [...]

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Is $1,000,000 up front or 100 payments of $10,000 a month a sweeter deal? This is a question I often ponder. On one hand, a million dollars up front is in theory a better deal because it allows us to make much more money if we invest it correctly. It is also [...]

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Heather Johnson is a freelance finance and economics writer, as well as a regular contributor for forex trading, a site for currency trading and forex trading information. Heather welcomes comments and freelancing job inquiries so contact her by email.
Ramen noodles may be cheap, but they sure don’t offer much in the way of nutrition. In [...]

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It is really tough to be sitting here and thinking about motivation right after my grandfather passed away.  My mind is filled with memories and joy of being around him at the moment which doesn’t leave much room for anything else.  At times like these, it seems like being motivated to advance my career and [...]

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It’s inevitable that someone gets sick and my grandpa was no different. We thought we dodged a bullet when he had a major surgery and started recovering a few weeks ago but he passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. It is a day I will always remember, a day where I’ve lost someone I [...]

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This is a guest post by Jonathan from Master Your Card, a blog that helps us figure out whether the card is our best buddy or a plastic parasite out to bleed our wallet dry.
That’s a question that many economists, especially with the looming recession, have been asking themselves since July of last year. When [...]

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I’m in Las Vegas again and I just want to share with everyone that I’m not gambling!!!  I am pretty proud of myself since I’ve always one way or another played at least a few hands of blackjack while I was in Las Vegas in the past.  I think the difference this time was because I [...]

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When we try to cut our expenses and be a little more frugal, most people start with the bigger ticket items.  The theory is simple and logical.  Cut one big expense and it can cover 10 different ones.  While this is great, the problem is that we almost always stop thinking about the little expenses [...]

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This is a guest article by Willfrid, a fellow financial blogger that likes to find new frugal ideas! Check out his blog Your Finish Rich Plan, a blog that puts the emphasis on the personal in personal finance.
Why do power adapters have to be so bulky? On second thought, maybe I should be grateful that [...]

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