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DFA Link Rally: Gardening Saves Money

May 31, 2010
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We love how gardening saves us money and feeds us well. Here are a few links along with our garden plans for the 2010… what about you?

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Save Money on Gas – Buy a Scooter

May 18, 2010
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Trying to think of different ways to save money on gas? Why not save money and buy a scooter? I did… and here’s why you should too.

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DFA Link Rally: Living in America Still Ain’t Half Bad Folks

March 27, 2010
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Despite corporate greed and turbulence in government American’s still have much to celebrate and be thankful for. The suns still shines, the plants still grow, families still love, and God is still in control.

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I Sold My Motorcycle on Craigslist – Tips on Selling

March 17, 2010
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I sold my motorcycle for about half of what I could have gotten. These tips on selling will help you get the most money for your sale.

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Huge Food Recall – Are You Tired of Contaminated Food?

March 8, 2010
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Food recalls resulting from contamination on huge corporate farms encourages many to shift their consumption focus to healthier and locally produced foods.

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One World Currency – New World Order

February 17, 2010
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Many people, including the president of Russia, have an interest in debasing the U.S. dollar as a currency and eliminating it as a global standard currency. This is not a Democratic idea, a Republican idea, or even an American idea… it is an international idea.
It would be wise for you to educate yourself concerning the interest in and implementation of… a one world currency.

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11 Ways We Dove into Debt and How We’re Digging Out

February 9, 2010
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It was not all that long ago that our ‘Debt Free’ Adventure was more like a ‘who cares about how much debt we have’ adventure. Here are 11 ways we dove into debt, along with the changes in mindset that are helping us climb out.

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After Christmas Sales Save You Money

December 28, 2009
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While I’m not a huge proponent of spending money on things you do not need, I am a big supporter of buying the things you plan to buy anyway when they are on sale.

This post is just a quick reminder to pay attention to the great sales that are going on this time of year.

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Financial Retirement – How to Get There Faster

December 27, 2009
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Why do most of us have to wait until we are in the fleeting years of our lives to become capitalists? Could the answer be as simple as saying that we do not focus on becoming capitalists while pondering the majority of our financial decisions?

Let’s take a closer look.

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Roth IRA and Flexible Spending Account deadlines

December 16, 2009
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End of Year Action Items

If you have not already done so, NOW is the time to open a Roth IRA account. If you do have existing Roth IRAs, be sure to contribute as much as possible before the end of 2009.
Also, if you participate in an employer sponsored Flexible Spending Account… NOW is the time to discover your remaining balance and spend it before you lose it!

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Lending Club | Free Investment Signup Bonus

December 8, 2009
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If someone wanted to give you a $40 bill – would you take it? If yes then today is your lucky day!

I recently received $50 to sign up as an investor with Lending Club and am glad to be offering DFA readers a similar opportunity… their current offer is an investor bonus of $40.

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