Timesharing Without Owning A Timeshare
If youre dreaming of a unique vacation experience, but dont have a budget to cover outrageous hotel expenses, or to even purchase a timeshare yourself, there are ways to take advantage of the great deals offered by timeshare owners without actually becoming one yourself.With timeshare locations ... more...

Dress Your Kids In the Best For Less
Every mum wants their child to look good but it can be hard to find fashionable and good quality clothes that are also affordable. As a mother of seven young children I have, over the years, developed a knack to finding clothes that my children want to wear and which also dont hurt my purse strings ... more...

Technology & Weight Loss: Putting An Online Tool to Use
Because the Internet allows so many millions of people to be connected to any single site, function or feature, many programmers and marketing folks have put their heads together to come up with some really neat online tools. Many of these tools are not only useful and convenient, but they are ... more...

The 12 Most Pesticide-Ridden Fruits and Veggies
I will never forget the day my mom told me to wash strawberries. As a typical inquisitive 4 year old, I asked, 'Why?' Because fruit pickers pick their nose was her response. I then washed them - sometimes.Now as a 31 year old, I buy organic produce which must mean it is free from boogers and by all ... more...

Overwhelming Debt? Bankruptcy May Be Your Way Out, But Maybe Not
Things are bad, really bad. They have to be for you to be considering bankruptcy. Its true that bankruptcy can wipe away your debts, or most of them anyway. Taxes are exempt from bankruptcy protection. You can declare bankruptcy, but if a substantial portion of your outstanding debt is back taxes, ... more...

Buying or Renting: The Big Decision
For many people who are renting, the big decision they have to make is whether to make the jump to buying a home. A lot of people dont do it - theyre worried about pitfalls of home ownership or the hassle. But it can be well worth it to own your home in the long run.First, owning your own home ... more...

What The Hell?
I'm sitting here watching teen girls and their problems on Oprah. This young lady just finished talking about her blackout binge drinking that gives her relief from her problems. Let me repeat that....relief from her problems. When asked what her problems were she explained the stress of being in ... more...

Unintended Consequences
Direct Answers - Column for the week of May 26, 2003My sister is celebrating her tenth anniversary this summer, and I'm concerned she is letting her relationship go. Her husband refuses to acknowledge any problems and doesn't believe in counseling.At the time my sister married, she was a ... more...

Refinance Home Loan and Refinance Home Loans
Refinance home loan lenders are eager to lend money to any individual regardless of credit as long as the homeowner has a fair amount of equity in the home and the home itself is in a condition that can be resold. Refinance home loans are different than a second mortgage or line of credit in that ... more...

The Foreclosure Process
The foreclosure process isnt as mysterious as it may seem. Due to federal and state laws, lenders must follow a specific process in order to foreclose on a property. Understanding the process will help you find investment opportunities.First, youll need to understand when a lender is allowed to ... more...