Unbiased Research!

Sometimes we just need a little reminder about the most simpliest of things to do. This reminder is to visit www.ConsumerReports.org. This is truly my most favorite site to research many, many products BEFORE I decide to purchase. For just a little over $2/mo., ($26/yr.), I have the most up-to-date, unbiased, reviews on laptops, plasmas televisions, gas BBQs, autos, digital cameras, credit card companies, overnight shipping services, and on, and on, and on. What I love most about ConsumerReports.org versus their magazine, is that I have instant access to almost anything I'm researching, and do not have to look through past issues of their magainze.

If you have other unbiased ways of researching items before you purchase them, please share them with us.

Happy value shopping!

Back to Basics!

What challenges are you facing today with your financial health? So many individuals are under pressure these days, and we'd love to have you share how you have dealt with the financial pressure in your home and business. If you need some ideas, inspiration, direction, focus, we'd love to hear from you.

As a start, and as easy as this sounds, let's start at the basics. Putting your arms around your "needs" versus your "wants" is one of the greatest steps you can take. Do you NEED that tool for the yard, or it just would be NICE to have? If you NEED it, fantastic! Now let's research the best place to purchase that tool so that you are getting the best value for your money. If you do NOT NEED the tool, then it is not purchased. Simple as that! Now, of course, we all have different will power. So, what gift can you give to yourself for NOT purchasing that tool? Something to think about . . .

Until next time, let's all strive for NEED versus WANT.