Archive for July, 2008
Elizabeth May: Greens Stunned by Reckless Budget
Elizabeth May relates her experience from the budget lock up and critiques the budget. The federal leader of the Green Party expressed extreme disappointment in the federal budget. The Green Party, which had hoped to see a budget that would kick-start the economy with a plan to climb out of deficits, now worries the budget will do neither. The pain of deficits should be temporary for the benefit of a stimulus package and to end the recession. Instead, we have income tax cuts which the budget …
Eula Jefcoat
Massive US military budget passed
More at http://therealnews.com/c.php?c=081001YT Chalmers Johnson: US wrong to believe it can maintain both a military and civilian economy
Ceola Jove
The French and The Saunders: Lord of the Rings
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders parody the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Originally aired in “The Egg”, an Easter Special. It is available on DVD as a special on the French and Saunders “Living in a Material World” (no, I can NOT send you a copy of the file nor do I know where you can get one).
Lauren Wallace
Budget Advice for Mom’s & Women
Another large impact of a family’s budget is the entertainment expense. When you have kids they have a need to be stimulated all the time. Instead of spending money on going to the movies, buying them unnecessary toys, and expensive fun parks, enroll them in sports teams or some type of lesson that they are interested in. Yes, this will cost some money but in the long run it is much less than the other types of entertainment. Your kids will learn a new skill that will enable them to keep preoccupied & content even they are not at their actual lesson or team practice. They will be able to practice on their own and get better at something not involving a video game or TV.
Setting a budget for your family needs to be customized to the amount of money that is going in and out of your household every month. If you are trying to save up for something then something else must be given up. This really allows you to weigh what is important to you, short-term satisfaction or long-term goals. If the woman of the house knows some of these tips, she will be able to set up a household to be the most efficient as possible. When a household is efficient, it opens up the much-needed time for family and friends to enjoy each other’s company. Setting the proper budget can allow your family to become closer knit because they will value the time they can spend with each other
By: Jeff Nelson
About the Author:
Jeff Nelson gives advice on money management. His advice helps you to eliminate your debt faster. To make online budgeting easy and set up your Budget for each category you are targeting, visit www.mint.com
Tillie Gogerty
Budget Is Not A Bad Word
Reason #1: A budget puts you in control of your money instead of your money controlling you. What did you spend your last $100 on? You may not remember. Maybe it was a pizza, or stickers for your children, maybe it went to piano lessons or a new pair of boots. The point is, many people have no idea where their money goes. When you set, and follow, a realistic budget your cash is freed up so you can spend your money on things that are important to you and your family rather than spending it on purchases you won’t remember buying ten minutes later.
Reason #2: A budget can improve your relationships. There’s little worse than the stress money can cause. Debt causes tremendous stress and so does the fear that you won’t be able to pay your bills. It can ruin your health and it can destroy relationships. When you form a financial plan with your family you work together as a team to reach your goals. The lines of communication are opened and the stress is eliminated because you have a plan and a team of support. Additionally, when you’re all on the same page financially there are no arguments about money, which makes better relationships with your spouse and your children.
Reason #3: Most people would agree that it is better to live within your means than to get into debt. However, some people don’t realize they’re living beyond their means until it is too late and the debt has become overwhelming and stressful. A sound budget keeps you living within your means and prevents or eliminates debt. A structured and realistic budget prevents the ‘Oops I spent too much on my credit card this month’ mistake that we often make month after month until we’re paying more on our minimum balance than on our mortgage. If this applies to you, don’t let it get to this point. Take advantage of the power of a budget and gain control over your financial life.
There is absolutely no downside to forming a budget and we’ve only scratched the surface of the benefits they provide. Take a few minutes to realistically analyze your spending habits, your income, and your financial goals. I promise you’ll be glad you did.
By: Eddie Lamb
About the Author:
Eddie Lamb owns LiveMortgageFree.com a website devoted to helping homeowners, first time buyers or tenants. You’ll get your own exclusive access to the program and bonuses that will get you on the road to living Mortgage Free and will change the way you view money forever. For more information visit: LiveMortgageFree
Cortez Fuchser






