Volunteering: Sometimes it Helps to get a Nudge in the Right Direction.
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Fri, 21/08/09 – 23:59 | 4 Comments

This Friday’s Fatherhood Friday post is about sacrificing your own time to strengthen your family relationships.
Twice a year for the past five years I have had to make a tough decision. Should I volunteer …

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Making Cents Tip #18: Walk, Walk, and Walk Some More
Thursday, 27 Aug, 2009 – 9:51 | 2 Comments
Making Cents Tip #18: Walk, Walk, and Walk Some More

This is an easy way to save money no matter where you live. With high gas prices, it immediately saves you money if you find opportunities to walk throughout your day instead of driving, but …

Making Cents Tip #17: Cheap Entertainment is Only a Campus Away
Wednesday, 26 Aug, 2009 – 11:54 | One Comment
Making Cents Tip #17: Cheap Entertainment is Only a Campus Away

Have a college campus nearby?  Then you likely have a treasure trove of quality entertainment options that are inexpensive or even free.
Whether you’re looking for theater, film festivals, art exhibits, concerts, dance recitals, or sporting …

Making Cents Tip #16: Strategic Grocery Shopping
Tuesday, 25 Aug, 2009 – 8:49 | 5 Comments
Making Cents Tip #16: Strategic Grocery Shopping

Everyone knows there are coupons in the Sunday paper, but how many of you take the time to use them.  By taking just minutes a week you can save thousands of dollars each year on …

Making Cents Tip #15: Cook Outdoors in Summer Months
Monday, 24 Aug, 2009 – 9:54 | One Comment
Making Cents Tip #15: Cook Outdoors in Summer Months

Need more reasons to BBQ?  Cooking and dining outside can actually save you money.  Running the air in your house is nearly 70 percent of summer energy use and cooking inside creates excess heat so …

Breakfast for Dinner
Monday, 24 Aug, 2009 – 9:53 | 5 Comments
Breakfast for Dinner

Going with an old standby tonight, but putting a new twist on it.  Instead of just plain old pancakes we’ll try some whole wheat pancakes.  A little more healthy and my kids tried them as …

Making Cents Tip #14: Camp for Free
Saturday, 22 Aug, 2009 – 9:16 | No Comment
Making Cents Tip #14: Camp for Free

Camping is a fun, inexpensive way to spend time with your family, at least that’s what it used to be. Now after the initial investment of equipment, you still have steep reservation fees and park …

Volunteering: Sometimes it Helps to get a Nudge in the Right Direction.
Friday, 21 Aug, 2009 – 23:59 | 4 Comments
Volunteering: Sometimes it Helps to get a Nudge in the Right Direction.

This Friday’s Fatherhood Friday post is about sacrificing your own time to strengthen your family relationships.
Twice a year for the past five years I have had to make a tough decision. Should I volunteer …

Making Cents Tip #13: Skip the Vending Machine
Friday, 21 Aug, 2009 – 12:05 | 2 Comments
Making Cents Tip #13: Skip the Vending Machine

Skip the vending machine. This habit is likely costing you several dollars each day for something you can buy at the store for pennies on the dollar.  You can also try replacing the sugar-filled vending …

Making Cents Tip #12: Use CFLs (compact fluorescent light bulbs)
Thursday, 20 Aug, 2009 – 22:15 | 3 Comments
Making Cents Tip #12: Use CFLs (compact fluorescent light bulbs)

According to this article, even with a higher initial cost, using compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can save you $100 a year.  A CFL is a small fluorescent light bulb that uses seventy five percent …

Making Cents Tip #11: Use Cash for Puchases
Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 8:07 | 2 Comments
Making Cents Tip #11: Use Cash for Puchases

With the acceptance of credit/debit cards almost everywhere now, using cash can seem pretty old school to many people, but this simple technique can also save you money. First of all many places will …