By jillb on March 26, 2009
Imagine the American real estate market has just sustained a level five hurricane and is currently in grave danger of being washed away, leaving behind carnage and debris. The floods waters are rising, but there is hope that help is on the horizon. Is it enough just to pluck the survivors from the [...]
Posted in Banking
By jillb on March 18, 2009
First things first- let’s get the disclaimers out of the way. The following instructions are only the basics. It is important to read the manufacturer’s instructions that come with your new thermostat prior to installation.
Step 1: Turn off the power
Ensure the power supply to the furnace and air conditioner are off by cutting power at [...]
Posted in Personal Finance
By jillb on March 18, 2009
Whether you are buying a new air conditioner or dish washer, thinking about ways to save money, it all starts at home. There are ways that you can save money in every room of your home.
In the Garage, try ways to save money by increasing your gas mileage in your vehicle. Keeping your [...]
Posted in Personal Finance
By jillb on February 25, 2009
Located on Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio is New Braunfels. Founded in 1845 by German settlers, and the word “Braunfels” actually means “Brown rock” in German and this community is actually named after the city Braunfels in Germany. The current population of New Braunfels is about 52,000. This little town is [...]
Posted in Develop Your Skill
By jillb on February 2, 2009
The upside to this down market is that investors now have a plethora of investments to choose from. From sea to shining sea, you see For Sale signs popping up on front lawns everywhere. It is, most definitely, a buyer’s market and will be for some time to come.
The very best deals are [...]
Posted in Develop Your Skill
By jillb on January 3, 2009
Even in the best of times, selling a house during the long winter months can be a challenge. In these tough economic times many would-be home sellers are opting to hold onto their house until the market starts looking up. Not everyone has that option due to job changes, finances and other circumstances beyond [...]
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By jillb on December 7, 2008
With the holidays just around the corner, everyone is trying to figure out how to save money. Along with holiday shopping, we still have to do our every day shopping, which can make it really hard to get that holiday list finished.
With just a few changes in the way you shop, you can save [...]
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By jillb on December 7, 2008
Cars are expensive not just to buy, but also to fuel, repair and maintain (and rising gas prices aren’t helping). With labor costs typically in the hundreds of dollars, even for simple repairs, preventative measures can go a long way in cutting your automotive costs. There are many simple maintenance tasks you can do yourself, [...]
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By jillb on November 18, 2008
As the standard cost of living continues to rise, more and more people are finding themselves in need of budget cuts and cheaper alternatives to the everyday expenses that they can’t cut out altogether. One of the biggest spending arenas is, without question, the grocery store. Clearly food, house wares, cleaning supplies, etc. cannot be [...]
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By jillb on September 24, 2008
No matter how much gas prices climb, or how high airlines raise their prices, people will always need to travel. And though many Americans are eliminating long-distance vacations and other unnecessary trips from their schedules and their budgets, personal obligations like weddings, funerals, college visits and business trips continue to keep Americans on the go [...]
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