http://www.moneysaver101.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:00:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last autumn, I shared a list of essential personal-finance e-books. These books covered a variety of topics, and many of them were free. Today I want to draw your attention to two new e-books that you may want to consider. Consumer Action Handbook First up is the 2010 edition of the Consumer ... http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/03/09/2010-consumer-action-handbook-and-unautomate-your-finances/ I’m going to share with you excerpts from seven different emails I’ve received from readers in the last few days. Kenny: I listened to your radio discussion with Vicki Robin and I was really intrigued by the whole five year plan. I have a big dream I’d love to accomplish (being ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thesimpledollar/~3/RwU6dJjWso0/ By Linsey Knerl How do you know which products are worth buying? Do you ever rely on product reviews for your guidance? With all the blogs and websites offering reviews and opinions on which are the best, how can you know who to trust? We want your feedback on blogs ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wisebread/~3/Z3J79L6AKAk/ask-the-readers-do-you-trust-product-reviews-chance-to-win-20 By Linsey Knerl Networks used to be something that IT departments only spoke about in corporate office environments.  Today,  however, the average family not only has a need for a good home network, but they are running some form of one without professional advice. If you're curious as to how ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wisebread/~3/1bCDdutKxZo/set-up-a-safe-home-network Dell Mini 10v Netbook for $149 with the purchase of a Dell laptop or netbook happygreenbee Clearance Sale: Organic kids' clothing from $2 + $6 s&h Barbie Superstar Doll for $3 + $4 s&h Get a $25 Restaurant.com Gift Cert. for $4 + receive a $50 Orbitz Gift ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wisebread/~3/E_8lBtzVFzw/2010-03-09 By WC Porter Tax time is coming, and that means trying to keep as much of our hard-earned money as we can. That may or may not make us tax hypocrites, but it's the truth: no one wants to pay more than we have to. In order to follow my ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wisebread/~3/_o74ggNybBw/the-legal-way-to-avoid-getting-taxed-on-your-investments By Dina Marie Our family has made a major life change in leaving the corporate world to begin a vineyard in west Texas. With a large family (10 children, 8 still at home) living on savings until our house in Alabama sells, frugal living is a necessity. Having never ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wisebread/~3/NcxDguE6reU/how-to-plan-your-garden One frequent question I’m often asked is whether or not paying half of a mortgage payment twice a month versus paying a full mortgage payment once a month is actually worthwhile. Let’s say, for example, you’re in the situation that Paul, one of my readers who wrote in recently, ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thesimpledollar/~3/4UXfGeAgXsg/ By Julie Rains If you’re considering online studies, don’t underestimate the workload, discipline, and communication skills needed to succeed. Here are tips on excelling as an online student. Choose courses carefully. Make sure that you have the time to commit to classes, especially if you are pursuing a degree. Don’t let ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wisebread/~3/iK6eJq7V5TY/how-to-succeed-as-an-online-student This post is from new staff writer Sierra Black. Sierra writes about frugality, sustainable living, and getting her kids to eat kale at Childwild.com. Last week, J.D. wrote about Stuff; today, Sierra shares her thoughts on the costs of clutter. Do you have piles of papers lurking on your desk? Mountains ... http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/03/09/the-high-cost-of-clutter/