I’m horrible at organization! I get motivated all the time and clean up all my to-do lists, email boxes and papers… then I fall back into the old trap. Marc came to my rescue with How To Get Things Done in 1 Minute [1]. I’m going to try to completely empty my inbox every day… we’ll see how I do! (And those of you with emails waiting for replies will be able to judge my success.)
Selling Your Life
Heartbroken Briton sells his ‘entire life’ [2]
This guy is selling his house, his stuff, his car, his friends and his job. Wow! Can you imagine?
For Sale To The Highest Bidder: Your Identity [3]
If you don’t want to sell your life or your identity, find out how to protect yourself.
Careers
Find The Best Jobs To Ride Out A Recession [4]
Physical therapists and college professors made the list. Find out the other jobs on the list that are good in a tough economy.
Help a Reader: Toxic Job [5]
What if the career you pick is one that maximizes your income even though you don’t like the work? What would you do?
You Tell Me: Dream job? Or Not? [6]
One of the readers is considering being a stay at home mom. I know all too well how difficult that decision is [7].
Housing
For Sale By Owner – Tips for Selling Your House Without a Realtor [8]
The first of many posts in a series about selling your house on your own.
Test Drive Your Home Ownership Experience [9]
If you are considering buying a home, why not start paying the cost now to see if your budget can handle it?
Cell Phones and More
Early Termination Fees Slashed at T-Mobile [10]
I’m pleased to hear this and I like the direction that the cell phone industry is going. At the beginning of the year I was able to Cancel Sprint Service Without Early Termination Fees [11], but the offers are rare.
Are Coupons All They’re Cut Out For?
Nicole shares that the coupon strategies end up in a lot of crumbling expired coupons in her purse!
Top 10 Ways to Save Money in University/College [12]
I would add to the list to get an internship. They are very valuable on the resume and usually offer a decent salary.
Less than 200 Saving Days Until Christmas [13]
We have a gift budget that we contribute to all year round, so when Christmas comes up it’s not a big deal. Are you planning ahead?
More Great Personal Finance Articles
- Zero-Based Budgets for the Home: A Primer [14]
- Associating with the ‘appear-to-be-rich’ folks [15]
- Are Banks Responsible For The Credit Crunch Many Are Feeling? [16]
- ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: Which One is Right for You? [17]
- ETF Does Not Always Mean Low Cost [18]
- Oprah’s Stanford Commencement Speech [19]
- Think Twice Before Canceling Credit Cards [20]
- The key to lowering your grocery bill: unit cost [21]