Personal Finance

Poverty and Life Skills

by Kay Lynn on September 1, 2010

My 1-year-old grandson has been taking infant swimming classes like the kids of Steve @Brip Blap. He thought maybe some Americans don’t know how to swim because they live in city. I don’t think that’s the reason.  It is more likely because of their socioeconomic background. Just like my grandson, my siblings and I took [...]

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One of the sponsors I met during BlogHer ’10 was Avery Dennison at the Social Luxe Lounge event. They contacted me recently about hosting a back to school giveaway featuring a gift basket (similar to the picture below) filled with Avery Dennison supplies such as NoteTabs, hi-liters, glue sticks, binders, and more. Avery Celebrates Teachers [...]

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What’s the Definition of Needs?

by Kay Lynn on August 30, 2010

It’s important when creating your budget to understand what is a need versus a want. If you need to cut back then the wants are the first to go. However a recent survey of my generation revealed the needs are not really only the basics for survival (shelter, clothing and food). Instead, 66% in this [...]

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Week in Review: Yogurt, E-Book and More

by Kay Lynn on August 29, 2010

A couple of weeks ago I received an email inviting me to attend a Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt tasting at the Westfield North County Mall in Escondido.  Well since this is brand I normally buy, the $25 gift certificate offered was a bonus. I attended yesterday but you can still go today for your free [...]

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Debt Snowball Additions

by Kay Lynn on August 27, 2010

Sometimes it seems like money is a one way road and it’s not going in my direction.  This week a couple of things made me think it is a 2 way street. Checks It started off with two checks I wasn’t planning on (even though not unexpected).  First I had a medical FSA reimbursement check.  [...]

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