Have you ever had a garage/yard sale? In the US there are actually groups of people that find treasure hunting at garage sales a hobby or a passion. They love digging through other people’s castaways and finding something unique. Sometimes it is so they can resale and sometimes it is because they are trying toContinue reading “My Junk, Your Treasure”
Category Archives: Personal Finance
Making Money At Home
We all know what pyramid schemes are and we stay away from them because we are not stupid. However, MLM (multi-level marketing) can also be harmful, yet many people are involved with them. The very successful companies have revenues in the BILLIONS but what they don’t tell you is that only the top tier reallyContinue reading “Making Money At Home”
Sweet Sixteen?
One of my daughters is turning 16 this year. How did that happen? Time has been a blur for the past three years for me and I can hardly believe this time has come. I asked her if she wanted a party or anything and she asked me, “Why?” so I did some research andContinue reading “Sweet Sixteen?”
Is My First Book Finished?
Last night I think I finished my first memoir. I’m not positive. It felt like a good place to stop. I know I still need to proofread and edit but for the most part, I think I’m done with the first book. I plan to have two people I trust to read it and giveContinue reading “Is My First Book Finished?”
SumQuest
This is the husband of one of my dear friends. Look what passion and elbow grease can do! My friend is from Cary, NC and her husband is from South Africa. They moved to SA so he could reconnect with family and they have stayed there for a few years. Read the article and ifContinue reading “SumQuest”
Phone Scammers Are Vile
Dishonest people have a special place in my heart – the black, resentful part. I think scammers are the most despicable of all dishonest people. They deserve a special place in hell for taking advantage of vulnerable people like the elderly. A few years ago, my sweet father was scammed $500 by a man whoContinue reading “Phone Scammers Are Vile”
The TIP
To tip or not to tip – THAT is the question. Or maybe how much to tip is the question. Or dare I say that maybe employers should just pay their employees and we get rid of tipping altogether? I know in my short blog I will not be able to hit all the nuancesContinue reading “The TIP”
Dream Catcher
Everyone has a dream and deserves to have their dream come true. Unlike the movies dreams do not come true because of a fairy godmother or because you win the lottery. Dreams come true when someone works hard, plans well, is determined and with a little help from friends and people who love you, aContinue reading “Dream Catcher”
Making The Right Career Choice
People will ask kids what they want to be when they grow up but what they really mean is what job are you going to get so you can be independent? I always answered artist because I loved drawing and was good at it. My sweet Daddy finally told me in high school that thereContinue reading “Making The Right Career Choice”
Debt Free
I went to college in the 80s, when banks had discovered they could really push their products on campus, and a bunch of gullible 18 year olds who wanted to pretend to be adults would sign up for anything. It was so exciting! I had credit cards! I could buy stuff, and worry about payingContinue reading “Debt Free”
