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Living by a Dump: Do I Really Need This Stuff?
I attended a woman’s retreat not long ago and one of the speakers, (let’s call her Lucy, since that’s her name) asked a question I have pondered ever since. She asked, “Does anyone in this group live next to a dump?” Well, we were horrified!!! Of course these fine, southern women would never live by […]
4 Tips to Stay Active While Searching for a New Job
Sooner or later it happens to the best of us! Your employer calls you into his/her office and gives you the tragic news. The office is closing down, we are downsizing, we are eliminating your job, etc., etc. What to do now is the first question. I have bills to pay, mouths to feed, people […]
Car Buying Tips: How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car
Submitted by: Faye Now that you have cleaned up and improved your credit score, you are ready to purchase your new car! How exciting! I can just see you now riding in that new convertible, the wind blowing through your hair, sunglasses in place, enjoying the first days of Spring. All is good in your […]
Building Your Credit Score
Have you ever wondered what a credit score is and how it works? Somewhere out there in the cyber world is a three-digit number (ranging from 300 to 850) that provides a snapshot of your “credit worthiness”. Your credit score is a component in helping to determine if you qualify for a loan. Of course, […]
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill
Let’s be honest. There is nothing more annoying than aimlessly wandering up and down each aisle at the super market trying to figure out what you need…until it comes time to pay the bill! Am I right? Here are the top five ways we have found to save money on your next grocery bill. Always […]
A Budget: The “Gotta Have It” Plan
Submitted by: Faye Well, it’s February! How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Hopefully, you haven’t broken all of them yet. So far this year, we have talked about saving money, giving, weddings and health. Don’t you feel better already?? So if one of your resolutions was to get into better financial health […]
Top 7 Tips for Planning a Wedding on a Budget
Submitted by: Kayla Congratulations, you got engaged over the holidays! Planning a wedding can be stressful and expensive. You have to choose a venue, decide on who will be in your wedding party, find a caterer, a photographer, and most importantly…a dress! It’s overwhelming just thinking about it. Any one of these items can easily […]
Your Health Is More than a Number on a Scale
Submitted by: Becky For people looking to improve their health, losing weight is usually pretty high o the priority list. The most proven way to achieve that goal is combining a healthier diet with physical activity several times a week. But what happens when all that time spent on the treadmill or at the gym […]
A Good Deed Brightens a Dark World
Submitted by: Faye In keeping with our new resolutions, I recently heard a story about a single mother with two children that has been diagnosed with cancer. She is unable to work due to her sickness. I know this has to be really hard on her and her family, not only emotionally but financially. The […]
Uncle Jack & the Christmas Club Savings Account
The presents are put away, the tree is down and all is well with the world…WAIT…STOP…WE SPENT HOW MUCH??? THE CREDIT CARDS ARE MAXED OUT!!! How did that HAPPEN??? Welcome to my Christmas Past, but not my Christmas Present or Future. Years ago, I bought the presents, hoped everyone was happy and cooked lots of […]
