When the League of Power first asked me to share my money saving philosophy with their members my first question was, what IS my philosophy? For most of my life I have been characterized as frugal and very adept at [...]
Some products are cheaper depending on when you buy them. For example grills are cheaper in September than they are in April and May. Engagement rings are cheaper in the summer than they are at the end of the year. [...]
As a personal finance writer I am constantly thinking about ways to save money and how to cut expenses. When I get the oil in my car changed I think about how to save money on auto repairs. When I’m [...]
April 17, 2013
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I bet I can guess what your New Year’s Resolution is for 2013. Statistically it’s one of two things; either to improve your financial situation (make more money, while spending less) or your waistline. Lots of us make the resolution [...]
January 30, 2013
Easy Street
Have you seen TLC’s new show Extreme Cheapskates? I was excited to catch the show thinking it would be right up my alley. I love shows about frugality, and cheap living. Instead I was disgusted and even turned my head [...]
October 31, 2012
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Smart Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund If you’re reading this then know that you are reading the fourth draft of my letter to you. Normally I don’t revise and edit my work that much, but today has been truly [...]
March 21, 2012
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No Joke! How to Build a House without a Mortgage! 5:56 AM Dear Entrepreneur: I built my first home without a mortgage. I’m on my third one now. Maybe I’ll write a book on the topic because so many people [...]
The weathermen and women across the country are really working hard this year, aren’t they? After an extreme winter with record breaking snowfall they transitioned straight into summer’s hot temperatures, forgoing spring’s milder weather. The other day I was talking [...]
June 22, 2011
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If you live in or very near Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire or Oregon I am jealous of you. You have the luxury of not having to pay sales tax on anything you buy. With everyday purchases it can often [...]
September 8, 2010
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Hi everyone my name is Nancy Patterson and my friend Mark Patricks from League of Power asked me to write to you about the way I live my life. When I asked him why the bloody hell would I do [...]
January 13, 2010
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