3 Ways to Save on Southwest that Aren’t in the Commercials
If you’ve ever watched a Southwest Airlines commercial, you probably already know two of the biggest ways to save money on Southwest—bags fly free and no change fees. Those benefits alone could save you hundreds of dollars. Especially when airlines are charging for...
Exciting News – “Get Your Money Right” is Coming Soon…
Inquiring minds want to know and I’m excited to tell you that my first personal finance book—“Get Your Money Right: The 7 Keys to Unlocking a Better Financial Future” is almost here. Drum roll please…it will be available next month (October 2011). Wow! I can’t believe...
Financial Literacy – How Do You Score?
When it comes to money, it’s important to be financially literate. Studies have shown many of us learn about money at home. And this way of learning does not guarantee success. In fact, many people struggle managing money as a result of the way they were taught. The...
5 Ways to Save Money Back to School Shopping
I still can’t believe August is here already. Summer’s almost over and school is just around the corner. Are you ready for back-to-school? According to the National Retail Federation, they expect families to spend an average of $603.63 on apparel, school supplies and...
What Does Raising the Debt Ceiling Really Mean?
As an American it’s disheartening to see the political gridlock continue without a solution as the August 2nd deadline looms less than two days away. While negotiations continue, the fact remains — if the debt ceiling is not raised by August 2nd, there is a high...
Do You Believe in the Power of Words?
There is power in the words we speak. Click Here for Power of Words podcast. Go ahead give it a listen and let me know what you think. For those who prefer to read on... Today, I’d like to spend a little time discussing the power of words. If your childhood was...
Benjamin Franklin’s Words of Wisdom on Money
Benjamin Franklin is most known for being one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He is also famously known for his words of wisdom on various topics. When it comes to money, he's often remembered for saying “a penny saved is a penny earned.” Some...
Unemployment Rises to 9.2%, President Obama to speak…
Today the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the unemployment rate increased from 9.1% to 9.2%. According to the BLS employment report: Nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in June (+18,000), and the unemployment rate was little...
Southwest Airlines 40 Dollar Airfares – Ends Today
Did you hear about Southwest Airlines 40 year anniversary sale? Well, you can fly for as little as $40/ one way with Southwest's special ticket airfares, but you have to book today. That's unbelievable, considering today's gas prices. The Southwest Promotion:...
Expect a Miracle…
I’d like to share some inspiring words that I came across this past weekend when my husband and I were in Lake Geneva, WI. On Sunday afternoon, we decided to drive through the millionaire mansions and a black iron gate caught my attention—it had the words EXPECT A...
