Nov
11
2009
Does my insurance really cover me? Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, and other unexpected disasters can leave you homeless. But I’m insured you say. Many are finding that although they have insurance, they either did not have coverage or did not have adequate coverage for what happened to their homes and possessions. What to do? Here’s some help.
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Oct
25
2009
Does it ever pay to rent instead of buy a home? It turns out that sometimes the answer is yes, renting is preferable. Suze Orman has written several articles about the pros and cons. In The Buy vs Rent Decision she discusses the true cost of ownership and whether you can afford to buy.
Here are two calculators which you can use to compare the cost of renting to buying. Continue Reading »
Jul
30
2009
Think you can’t avoid monthly telephone service charges? If you’ve looked into VOIP - voice over internet protocol - previously, the services have improved. I recently researched VOIP options/reviews. You can take your router / box with you when you move** and keep your number. There is, however, a new kid on the block called Ooma. Continue Reading »
Jul
15
2009
Chef at home? We can’t live with technology alone — we still like to eat! There is an old cookbook called Potluck Cookery by Beverly Pepper. Look at the leftovers you have and find the recipes that can be created from those ingredients.
Since this cookbook, newer ones have been written on the same premise. However, the really great news is that similar information can now be found online at BigOven.com. Enter three ingredients that are available in the house and click on search. More than several recipes which can be made with those ingredients then appear!