As January comes to a close, I want to share some great posts from other personal finance bloggers.Miss T. at Prairie Eco-Thrifter has a thought-provoking post: What Buddhism Teaches Us about Personal Finance. You don't have to be Buddhist to recognize that the endless pursuit of material goods does not bring happiness. Enjoying the moment with … [Read more...]
What Does Sustainability Mean in Personal Finance?
We usually hear the term "sustainability" used in connection with environmental issues. But it is increasingly used as a term in personal finance, and it's an important idea to consider. Basically, it's about how your financial decisions are working for you long term.Can you sustain your current spending and saving patterns and still reach your … [Read more...]
Decorative Water Bottle Covers for 5 Gallon Water Bottles–Seriously?
I'm all for DIY home decor that is inexpensive and yields great results. But one decorating trend that leaves me scratching my head is this: decorative covers for 5 gallon water bottles. Really? Is a bottle of water so unsightly?I learned of this when looking over the search words that Google says led searchers to Square Pennies. It was … [Read more...]
DIY Font Art Ideas
I love this look. You find a font you like & then use it to make art. You can use these in all sorts of projects--let your imagination fly with this.Click here to link to Curbly for how to make these.I think you'll be inspired & get some ideas for really special gifts that don't cost much. This could be the start of a cool hobby or even a … [Read more...]
Best High School Job? Tutoring!
Do your high school kids want a job to earn extra money? Are you concerned about them working on school nights? Are you worried it will hurt their grades? Here's a solution that could work for you: tutoring! Your high schooler is probably good at some subjects. Why not let them tutor other students who need help? While your teen works with … [Read more...]
Market Stressing You Out? Here’s a Plan
Are you reaching for the antacid as the stock market takes you on another dip? You're not alone. Before you do anything, sit down & breathe.There are some simple things you can do to help you feel less anxious about the market & the economy. The most important way to lower your stress levels is by getting enough sleep--7-9 hours of actual sleep. … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Job Loss
If you would lose your job this week what would you do? Do you have a Plan B? And C? And D? If you have a Plan B ready to go you won't worry as much. What types of jobs would you apply for? Is your resume ready right now? What expenses would you cut? What would your action plan be? Would you use non-traditional ways to search for a job? … [Read more...]