Just when I thought spring was here to stay mother nature decided to throw us a curveball. This past weekend is was 70 degrees and today we are forecasted to get 6-12 inches of snow here in Denver. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining because as we speak I am on my way up…
Tracie shares her money saving tips and ideas daily atPenny Pinchin’ Mom. She is featured regularly on her local CBS Affiliate – KCTV5 – helping local families learn how to make the most of their own budget. When not busy saving money and helping others, she is a mom to 3 kids, ages 4 –…
One minute it’s off and the next minute it’s on. I’m talking about that pesky check engine light. You have no idea what’s wrong or if your car will suddenly swerve off the road because of some catastrophic failure. The reality of the engine light is simply a warning of something amiss, not of imminent…
In addition to identifying the best time to buy items, opting for generic brands over name brand versions is a great way to cut costs. In fact, buying store brands can save consumers between 30 and 52 percent, according to Consumer Reports. Despite the savings potential, Americans are still suspicious of store brands. I’ll freely…
Every day thousands of us take out insurance policies on things such as our cars, house or even that expensive baseball card collection. But, what about the paycheck we depend on to pay our bills? What would we do if an accident were to happen and that paycheck were to stop coming each month? A…
Surviving day-to-day office politics is a challenge that most individuals face in a corporate workplace. Gossip regularly takes place around the proverbial water cooler, personal belongings get misplaced, and there are always issues with efficiency that need to be addressed by human resources or upper-level management. In 2013, these issues can be addressed by incorporating…
Unless you are living under a rock you know that fraud is a reality in our world today. It could be people trying to steal your income tax return or the friendly Nigerian who wants to hand you millions. Recently a friend of mine who lives in the UK told me about how people have…