January, 2010
4 Tips to Living On Half of an Income
Half the income: My story
I was married for 14 years before my income was reduced to a little less than half because the marriage ended and we separated. I am relieved that I still get supported through the alimony payments. Of course, this is a bit less than half of the income I was used ...
Poor children are like stray animals, says Andre Bauer
Carry on, South Carolina – from Mark Sanford to Andre Bauer
South Carolina is a perfectly fine place, I’m sure. The Palmetto state is doubtless beautiful, and a fine place to reside. However, its recent political history has been talk show cannon fodder. Gov. Mark Sanford went on his soul-searching trip on the Appalachian Trail (aka ...
Drink Great Wine on a Budget
Unless you’re a real wine aficionado, you probably lack the confidence to know which of those bottles of wine on-sale at the local BevMo are a bargain and which deserve the appellation, two-buck-chuck. That’s why we’ve asked two Master Sommeliers to suggest some wines that can stand-in for more well-known (and expensive) bottles. With the ...
Owing Money : Your Rights and Responsibilities
Whenever you borrow money with a loan or credit card, you are technically considered a "debtor". If the world were a perfect place, everyone would be able to pay their debts completely and on time. Almost everyone with debt will end up falling behind or missing a payment. You may be sent to collections when ...
Save Money for a Rainy Day
A Savings Need
Saving money in anticipation of life’s difficulties is as old as the concept of money itself. People have been hoarding money since the its inception. It is realistic to save money. It is a major requirement of life to have enough cash to handle the tough times. Indulging in spending as much money ...