The average American household spends up to 40 percent of its total food spending on food eaten away from the home. As much as I enjoy eating out, I have to admit it can take a toll on my family’s budget. I always try to find easy ways to save money so we [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Want to save money when dining out with your children?
Posted in Family, Marriage, tagged children, coupon, couponmom.com, coupons, dining out, kids, saving on June 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’m off to lose some weight
Posted in Weight Loss Diary, tagged diet, weight loss, weight watchers on June 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
On Saturday, I joined the local Weight Watchers in my neighborhood. I had come to the realization that there was no magic pill, no fancy drink, and I couldn’t go to sleep and wish the weight away. Therefore, I will join this “club” and track my progress weekly on my blog and also on my [...]
New Rules for a Good Marriage
Posted in Marriage, tagged fighting, infidelity, love, Marriage, rules on June 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Surprising new marriage rules to help you get closer — or even fall in love again.
By Sarah Mahoney as seen in Good Housekeeping
By the time we reach our 15th wedding anniversaries, most of us know how to handle the ups and downs of marriage. Sure, the wedding china may have a few chips, and perhaps [...]
Sidestep landmines that can lead to foreclosure
Posted in Louisville, Rentals.com, Renting, tagged foreclosure, how to save your home, tips on June 25, 2008 | 7 Comments »
If you’re struggling to stay afloat, here’s some help — and resources
By Laura T. Coffey
MSNBC contributor
There’s almost nothing more stressful – and more soul-crushing – than the specter of losing your home because you can no longer keep up with your mortgage payments. Thousands of homeowners across the United States are living with this [...]
FBI Arrests Hundreds In Mortgage Fraud Case
Posted in Rentals.com, Renting on June 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Article as seen on www.wlky.com 6/19/2008 http://www.wlky.com/money/16652452/detail.html
FBI Arrests Hundreds In Mortgage Fraud Case
Losses Total About $1 Billion
The FBI said Thursday that it has arrested more than 400 real estate brokers since March — including dozens over the last two days — in its crackdown on incidents of mortgage fraud that have contributed to the [...]
Four great reasons to rent instead of buy
Posted in Rentals.com, Renting, tagged Rentals.com, renting, why rent over buy on June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Who says you have to own a home to live the American dream? Renting can actually be better for your pocketbook and lifestyle.
By Mike Hammer, Parade as seen on msn.com
Before the housing boom went bust this year, homeownership was considered a good investment. But now, with the rash of mortgage foreclosures, renting may be a [...]
Penguins lose to Detroit in Game 6
Posted in NHL Hockey, tagged detroit, penguins, pittsburgh penguins, playoffs, Red Wings, stanley cup on June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Well, it was bound to happen. When Sidney Crosby took such a hard hit in to the wall during Period 1 he wasn’t the same the rest of the night. I’m not sure what bothered him, the announcers didn’t bother to ask or to speculate but he was sluggish the rest of the night. Not [...]
When to walk away from a Mortgage
Posted in Rentals.com, tagged foreclosure, mortgage, walk away on June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When to walk away from a mortgage by Liz Pulliam Weston as seen on www.msn.com
It’s a moral issue only if you have a choice — and many people don’t. Ask yourself 3 key questions to decide whether it’s worthwhile to keep trying to hang on to your house.
Some people believe that walking away from a [...]
Pittsburgh Penguins win Game 5 in Triple OT
Posted in NHL Hockey, tagged Crosby, hockey, NHL, penguins, pittsburgh, Red Wings, stanley cup playoffs, Sykora on June 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Tired? Understatement of the day. I managed to stay up last evening and watch my Penguins play Detroit in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Detroit was up 3-1 in the series and the game was played on Detroit ice. All the signs pointed to a quick sweep by the Red Wings and another [...]
