Change Jar Savings - 2007 November

What’s the Plan?

November 30, 2007 By Jim 2 Comments

As I sat thinking about what to write about for this weeks post, I had several ideas. I want to continue to lay the ground work of what this blog is about, I also want to keep fresh ideas coming in. So, instead of working on this post I was looking at other personal finance [...]

Filed Under: Debt Management, Goals

Christmas Tipping

November 22, 2007 By Jim Leave a Comment

It is that time of the year, where the holidays are here and the question becomes how much should I tip? Who should I tip? While it may make you feel good to tip, you may be causing the person you tip hardship. Matter in fact I know you are. I know I am going [...]

Filed Under: Debt Management, Goals, Taxes

Take it Easy. Sloth is Green.

November 16, 2007 By Jim Leave a Comment

Planet Green has a “list of things to NOT do to save on energy and carbon, proving that it’s not hard to be green, it’s easy.” I may add some of them save money as well. I personally like: 4. Mow your lawn less often (LESS Gas.) 8. Cut down on your shopping trips (Less [...]

Filed Under: Debt Management, General Tips, Green Living

Holiday Entertaining on a Budget

November 16, 2007 By Jim Leave a Comment

Kipplinger.com has an excellent feature on Holiday Entertaining on a Budget. It also includes 10 Affordable Party Ideas. I personally like the following: 1. Holiday open house. 3. Potluck party. 4. Wine tasting and fondue party. Check it out Holiday Entertaining on a Budget Just my 2 cents. Jim @ ChangeJarSavings.com © 2007 ChangeJarSavings.com

Filed Under: Entertainment

Freezing Your Credit (aka Cold Hard Credit?)

November 13, 2007 By Jim Leave a Comment

Is having the credit card on you making to easy to use? And blowing your finances? Do you go to a store and find something you have to have but don’t have the cash? Do you then take out the credit card? Do you carry the credit card for emergencies and use it to buy [...]

Filed Under: Debt Management