1. How can I find out if the government has unclaimed money or property that may be mine? To determine whether any unclaimed funds are being held by the federal government, you must determine the type of benefit or payment that could be involved, the date on which the payment was... Read More

Ants Vinegar. Wash countertops, cabinets, and floor with equal parts vinegar and water to deter ant infestations. Flour and Borax. Mix 1 cup flour and 2 cups borax in a quart jar. Punch holes in the jar lid and sprinkle the contents around the house foundation. Keep borax out of... Read More

If you want to achieve long term financial stability the number one skill you need to master is how to budget money. Many people will break out in a cold sweat when they face the prospect of developing a household budget, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming... Read More

It’s a safe bet that you have used a calculator at some point in your life. Perhaps it was a behemoth from Texas Instruments that needed a heavy duty cord to plug it into the wall, maybe it only required a few batteries, or it could have been solar powered, who knows, maybe... Read More

Frugality is simply the practice of looking for the less expensive alternatives. Frugality doesn’t have to mean being a scrooge or living without comfort. Is it really worth the time and effort you put into things like homemade cleaners and clipping coupons? Search the Sunday... Read More

Generally when someone discusses unclaimed money or missing assets they talk in terms of bank saving accounts, safety deposit vaults, deposit certificates, estates owned, money orders that were not cashed, insurance policies that are terminated or matured, term deposits, non refunded... Read More

Home Foreclosures – 5 Tips For Finding The Right Home If you are in the market for a new home, you want to make sure that you consider all of your options. You want to make sure that you are going to purchase the home of your dreams, but that you do so at a price that you can... Read More

Long before there were complex computer software programs, people would rely on a very simple concept to make sure they kept their spending in check, envelope budgeting. This old fashioned approach to budgeting may be simple but if you put it to use for your household budget you’re... Read More

It’s very easy to get in bad financial habits. You may find that there never seems to be enough money to get you through the week, even though you know you make enough money to cover all your expenses. One of the best ways to find out what financial holes you have, so you can... Read More

Always use items that are reusable rather than throw away. You’ll find that doing these little things like using real cups and plates instead of paper or plastic throw away, and recycling containers for storage or even to use in craft projects, you can save a lot of money. Each... Read More