An Ipod, Princess and Big Mac Can Help You Educate Your Kids About Investments

March 11, 2009

photo credit: bubble_gum Maybe not in this current economic climate, but investing can be educational and fun. Teaching your kids about companies that make the ipod, princess dolls, and even the Big Mac can allow them to understand the basics of investing and wealth creation. It is so much easier to describe to your child [...]

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Save $15 And Wash Your Own Dog

March 10, 2009

photo credit: Clevergrrl Coming out of a grocery store this weekend, I noticed a sign in front of Pet Food Express advertising a $15.00 self service dog washing center. I had to go in and inspect what $15 would buy and was surprised to find a very nice set-up with clean waist high shower areas [...]

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Weekly Blog Reading: 1k Twitter Followers Edition

March 8, 2009

This week I surpassed 1,000 twitter followers and am amazed at the growth potential of this social media giant. Networking with other twitter users who share similar savings goals can be very addicting. I especially enjoy finding out what friends are doing and how they react to the economic news of the day. Be sure [...]

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Money Saving Tip: Have Kids Help With Grocery Coupons

March 7, 2009

photo credit: eschipul Since the age of 3, my daughter can spot a box of Disney princess cereal from across a supermarket. The past few weeks I’ve made it a personal goal to use coupons when possible at my local grocery store. Since my kids are part of the shopping experience and they have an [...]

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