Money Week in Review - September 23 - 29th

by Debbie Vasen | More from this Blogger

01 Oct 2007 12:03 AM

This week in Money started off with an article touting another blog on Families. Debbie made a point about Frugal Thinking. While the mindset might seem extreme to some, it is a helpful way to think when spending money.

Can you believe it is October already? Well Christmas is coming up fast, so be sure to take a moment to prepare by reading Miriam's article, Holiday Spending. By planning ahead you can have a good time and not spend a fortune.

No matter what your age, Saving for Retirement is important. Debbie offers you five tips in her blog entry this week to get you on track for a healthy financial old age.

Have you ever wondered if your friends influence your money decisions? Is peer pressure present in your spending habits? Learn how to build a great support group with Miriam's article, Friends and Money.

Do you know about the National Opt Out program? If not, you will definitely want to read Debbie's blog on Stop that Credit Junk Mail. Not only will it cut down your paper accumulation, but also protect you from identity theft.

Many companies stage their open enrollment for benefits toward the end of the calendar year. If that is the case with you, then be sure to read some great tips in It's Time for Open Enrollment.

Do you make money on the side? Have your own business? Are you tempted to not pay the taxes on this extra income? If so... be sure and read Pay those Taxes!

Divorce is difficult enough without worrying about money details. But, unfortunately it is not something you can put off. If there is a divorce pending in your life or someone you know... be sure to preview this critical article called Divorce and Your Money.

School is here and so are school expenses. Were there some unexpected ones? If so, read Miriam's tips on dealing with them in Budgeting Unexpected School Expenses.

With the crash of the real estate market, many are looking at little to no equity left in their home. If this situation sounds familiar and you know you will have to sell soon, be sure to check out one option in Short Sale?

If you need a new loan, do your homework. Just like the research you might do for any large purchase, you should do the same when Shopping for a Loan. Given a little comparison shopping you will be surprised at the variety of options available.

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Debbie Vasen is a published web content editor and writer, as well as a freelance writer for various print publications. In addition to blogging at Families.

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