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Archive for December 2007

December 28th, 2007

One Vote Matters at B5

One of the latest blogs to join the B5 Business Channel is One Vote Matters. It’s shaping up to be a great blog about politics, without being overly political. I’m a very political person, so the blog is of interest to me. And another thing I watch is how politics can affect the personal finances […]

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December 27th, 2007

B5 Apprentice Challenge: Which B5 Blog Post Should You Read?

I’m still in it. Hooray! This week’s challenge:
Kay’s finally settling into her role as entrepreneur.  She’s enjoyed hearing success stories from others, learning new tips and techniques and gaining advice from this great group of business bloggers at b5.  Her days are full and she rarely has time to sift through the volumes of content […]

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December 26th, 2007

How Much Did Your Christmas Feast Cost?

One of the more venerable Christmas traditions is the feast. Indeed, holidays are all about the eating, in many cases. Whether you celebrate Eid al-Adha with a large family banquet, or whether you have a small Christmas dinner with your family, the cost of food is on the rise.
And it’s not just for this holiday […]

By miranda -- 2 comments

December 25th, 2007

Merry Christmas from Yielding Wealth!

Merry Christmas from Yielding Wealth!
I hope your entire holiday season, and all the holidays you enjoy, are/were full of joy and happiness.
Tags: holiday-season, Merry-Christmas, Personal Finance, personal finance blog, yielding wealthShare This

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December 24th, 2007

Contest Over At Pimp Your Work

Everyone thinks of what they’d like to do in the New Year (I have a perennial resolution to save money just a little bit more). And over at Pimp Your Work, Celine is offering a contest. All you have to do is write a blog post about your business New Year’s resolutions, and then link […]

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December 24th, 2007

4 Big Personal Finance Stories

All sorts of things happened this year in the world of personal finance. Probably the biggest story was the subprime crash. Indeed, the four stories that I found to be the biggest of the year are all related to the after math of the subprime crash — and the attempts made to fix the economy. […]

By miranda -- 3 comments

December 21st, 2007

Ask The Piggy Bank: How Much Should I Give in Holiday Tipping?

One of the biggest questions I get this time of year has to do with holiday tipping etiquette. Since generosity is part of healthy personal finances, I’m all for holiday tipping. But it can be difficult to know how much to tip each person who makes your life a little easier. So here is a […]

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December 19th, 2007

B5 Apprentice Challenge: Inspiring Story

I’m still in the game — but just barely. Go over to Taxgirl and vote for Yielding Wealth. 
This week’s B5 Apprentice challenge is to share a success story that inspired us. This weekend I saw the culmination of a great success story: my mom.
My mom just graduated with her Bachelor degree. She always regretted not […]

By miranda -- 0 comments

December 18th, 2007

Guest Post: Charity Scams

I’m a big fan of giving to charity. It’s an important part of healthy personal finances. However, this time of year the scams come out, along with the reputable charities. This guest post on charity scams can help you ensure that your money actually goes to charity:
‘Tis the Season for Helping Others:
Giving to Charities and […]

By miranda -- 2 comments

December 18th, 2007

How Much Do You Spend on Holiday Gifts?

The amount we spend on holiday gifts keeps going up. But this year the amount is down a bit from last year (economic troubles, you know). But the number is still, on average, $859 spent on holiday gifts.
Head to the poll over on the sidebar and share your projected amount!
Tags: holiday-gifts, how-much-do-you-spend, personal finance blog, […]

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