Finances

By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
Dec 11th, 2013
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Choosing to buy new vehicles is a big decision. There are many details to be decided, after all. Once you actually choose to purchase a car, you’ll also have to decide whether you want a brand new car. Are you comfortable with a used car or do you want to Buy a Pickup Truck? Do […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Electronics Review
Nov 6th, 2013
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Can you believe the holidays are upon us?  I can’t!  Frank and I have already started our Christmas shopping for our 6 kids and it’s adding up fast.  Now is the time of year when we’re looking to save money on everyday services we use, one of the big ones being our cell phone bill. […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Finances
Oct 16th, 2013
2 Comments
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Orlando, Florida has been booming over the past 40 years. The construction of Disney World, Universal Studios, and several other tourist attractions has brought in trillions of dollars to the city of Orlando and the surrounding communities. Orlando is quite a diverse place and relatively low cost, with some communities offering affordable homes in the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Finances
Jul 29th, 2013
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Financial planning is an important part of life and one that many of us tend to overlook or not fully understand.  When planning for your retirement, what do you immediately think to do?  Most people would plan for retirement by funding their 401Ks and then using financial vehicles such as mutual funds, bonds and securities […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Finances
Jul 16th, 2013
1 Comment
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In today’s families, women play a huge role in finances, as opposed to those we’ve had in the past.  When looking at articles on women and finances, I found this one very interesting – “Women and Finances: Growing Older Makes Women Better with Finances.”  In the article, a study conducted by Joanne W. Hsu, an […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Finances
Jun 29th, 2013
1 Comment
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Moving in together with someone you love is a super exciting thing and a major life change!  While it is an exciting life event, you should still protect yourself in preparation for the worst.  You shouldn’t expect it, but you should protect yourself.  I found an article entitled, “8 Tips for Protecting Your Finances Before […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Finances
Jun 28th, 2013
1 Comment
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I started my role as a mother at a young age.  I didn’t give birth at a young age, but I did take care of my little sister like a mother when our mom was away at work.  I changed her diaper, rocked her to sleep, fed her with a bottle and then baby food, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Finances
Jun 27th, 2013
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Many Americans dream of the day they enter the retirement years of their years.  If the retirement years are finally here for you, you’re going to want to make sure your money lasts the rest of your life.  You can only estimate how many years you will live, and you will have to manage your […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jun 17th, 2013
10 Comments
5504 Views
I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. I love to travel and as a blogger, I get a lot of opportunities to travel.  One thing I’ve learned from my traveling experiences is […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
May 8th, 2013
15 Comments
3805 Views
  This post was inspired by Genworth Financial. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. For more information about long-term care, visit the Genworth Financial website. As a work-at-home mom, I think about paying the rent, the utilities, and putting food on the table.  I have to be honest and admit that I don’t think […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
Apr 16th, 2013
3 Comments
1999 Views
I remember how excited I was to get my first checkbook.  I was away at college and chose my very own checks with the image I wanted on them.  I chose the Whale Scenes checks.  I felt so grownup to have my own checkbook and be able to pay my own bills with the money […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
Apr 15th, 2013
0 Comments
1766 Views
Economic times are tough and many are finding themselves in places where they are in debt, losing their homes, or finding they have to climb out and save their families by filing bankruptcy.  It is an emotionally and financially trying situation – one that no one wishes on another person.  The process of bankruptcy also […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
Apr 2nd, 2013
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By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
Apr 2nd, 2013
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When reading an article on women taking control of their finances, I read something that peaked my interest.  Did you know that more than a third of American women are now the family breadwinner?  Although that is pretty awesome, women still tend to pass the buck on important money matters, including investing and retirement.  Have […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Coupons
Mar 16th, 2013
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By Shannon Gurnee
In Finances
Mar 13th, 2013
107 Comments
5369 Views
Can you believe how quickly April is coming up?  That’s right!  Tax Day is just around the corner!  But you have no need to worry when it comes to doing your taxes because H&R Block At Home makes the process simple and hassle free. With H&R Block At Home, you have access to tax software […]...
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