Monthly Archives: May, 2007
Network To Host Carnival And I’m Going On Vacation!
The No Credit Needed Network will host next week’s Carnival of Debt Reduction. Head over to the No Credit Needed Network for more information. My family and I will be going on vacation, starting Friday. We are headed down to Saint Augustine Beach, Florida. We are staying in a condo that our friends own. My [...]
The “Once A Month, Check It” Technique For Avoiding Expensive Repairs And Saving Money
Edit: I’ve received several emails and comments with suggestions for more “Once A Month, Check It” items. I’ll add those suggestions to the bottom of this post. If you have a suggestion, leave a comment and I’ll add it to the list. If you write a similar post, contact me and let me know! We [...]
2007 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Florida June 1 – 12
Hurricane Season (June 1st – November 30th) starts Thursday. If you live in Florida, take advantage of the 2007 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. From June 1 – 12, the following items (and more) will be available for purchase, sales tax-free: Reusable Ice Self-Powered Light Source Battery-Powered Flashlights Battery-Powered Lanterns Gas-Powered Lanterns Torches Candles Gas [...]
Annual Expenses: When Dividing By 12 Doesn’t Work
My wife and I both have term life insurance policies. My annual life insurance premium is due in November. Her premium is due in December. In a perfect world, I’d divide my annual premium by 12, place that amount in my checking account each month, and then pay the bill in full when due. But, [...]



