Year: 2013

How to Avoid PayPal Fees

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I came across this post that I wrote 2 years ago, almost to the exact day – 10/11/11! I think you’ll find this info helpful if you use Paypal to make and receive payments. I’ve been using PayPal for both business and personal transactions for years. And I’ve been bitten by the transaction fees. Those […]

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5 Goals This Week 10/7

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I had a busy week last week. It was my wedding anniversary, a birthday party, and we had to go to the city twice to get my brake lights fixed so I couldn’t get a lot done. Even though I didn’t complete some of these goals, I did manage to work on new ones. I’m […]

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Free Stuff for Kids at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods

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free stuff for kids at trader joes and whole foods

My daughter and I frequent Trader Joe’s every week and Whole Foods once a month for specialty items. All this time, I didn’t know about their kid’s programs until now. Both Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods have a mascot in the store. Trader Joe’s has a stuffed pink owl and I don’t know what Whole […]

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When You Can’t Afford Cobra Insurance

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When you lose your job, you also lose your valuable health insurance. Although Cobra insurance is great for continuing coverage, especially if you have a pre-existing condition, it is outrageously expensive! You now need to pay the portion that your former employer covered and that’s why the amount is so high. When you have a […]

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5 Goals This Week

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I’ve been inspired with goal setting from MoneySavingMom. In fact, I wouldn’t have been able to finish my book if it weren’t for goal setting. I’m learning that my goals have to be specific and have a time frame in order to be completed. Of course, I don’t always reach all of my goals 100% […]

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