Back in February, I posted an article regarding the First Time Home Owner’s Credit. It gave a pretty thorough breakdown of the program requirements.  While doing my daily browsing to stay abreast on various topics, I ran across an article that’ s alarming to me!  This money is available, but only for qualified individuals.  No, the government isn’t giving away any free money or money that you were entitled to that someone didn’t tell you about……. (continue reading…)

• Free Money? You Bet! Who said there is no such thing as free money? Millions of Americans contribute to their company's 401k annually, however, there are also MILLIONS of eligible Americans who do not.  It is very common that most companies will match each employees contribution.  The catch? You have to actively contribute to......
• Pay down the mortgage, or invest? Scott Burns on MSN Money debates mortgage paydown and investment in his article Dilemma: Should you pay down or build up? The subtitle of the article states that "[s]ometimes it’s smarter to use extra cash to pay off your mortgage; sometimes you should stoke investments. It all depends on your......
• $8000 Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers Expires Soon Did you know that the $8000 tax credit expires 11/30/2009?  That means there are only 131 shopping days remaining.  The reason the number of days is significant is that the buyer do not have to pay the $8000 tax credit back to the government as long as the buyer resides in......
• 6 ways you are passing up free money We all like free money. It's my favorite kind. I'm talking about the $20 bill lying on the ground. The birthday check from Great Aunt Millie for $5. The extra 30 minutes someone overpaid on the parking meter that you get to use when you park there. Windfalls like......
• Review of Stop Sitting On Your Assets Marian Snow’s book had a lot of promise. First, it discusses equity harvesting and how to get the maximum amount of equity out of your home without being taxed on it. Second, it discusses how to use that money to make more money. Sounds great on the surface, but this......

While visiting ATLien, I noticed this video. This is very hilarious, but I wonder what in the world was he drinking and/or smoking….

Please keep checking back for new posts! I will begin blogging frequently within the next week covering a variety of topics! Thanks for visiting!

While over at Mediatakeout, I saw this pic and the sight of it left me wondering.  With all of the excessive spending and bailouts that’s occurred over the last few months, you would think  pics like this would be a thing of the past for some. Not that I ever laughed at anything like this  ,but situations such as these are really not laughing matters anymore.

Ever wonder what a Trillion Dollars look like? Here’s a neat break down!
Pic Source

The Mayor can’t even keep her composure during this City Council Meeting in Medina Ohio!  All I want to know is WHO DID IT???

“This is it. I just want to say these will be my final show performances in London. This is it, when I say this is it, this is it,” Jackson told the crowd. “I’ll be performing the songs my fans want to hear — this is it. This is really it. This is the final curtain call. I’ll see you in July.” Fittingly, the series of concerts has been dubbed “This Is It.” Source

Michael Jackson’s attempting a Comeback! He announced his upcoming plans to tour on Thursday, March 05, 2009 in London via a Press Conference. His tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, March 13th, 2009. You can register to buy up to four tickets by visiting www.michaeljacskonlive.com. If all goes well with the first 10 shows, he may even extend his shows to 25!!!  HEE! HEE!

• Michael Jackson "We Are The World" (demo) RIP Michael Jackson. Thinks for all you've done, and you've give. You'll stay in a lot of hearts, and we DO love you, for ever and ever and ever. We suport the jackson family, and we love you all. FOREVER MICHAEL JACKSON !! ALWAYS THE KING OF POP !!......
• Michael Jackson Funeral Postponed - Again Michael Jackson is being forced to play the waiting game for his final resting place in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. Joe Jackson, MJ's father, had initially announced the King of Pop's birthday of August 29 as being the date of the funeral.......
• Michael Jackson’s life equates Broadway musical 'Chicago' reality Michael Jackson’s life equates Broadway musical Chicago’s reality and I was appalled at the circus that ensued. Yes, I said circus....
• Ticket Stubs Collectibles -> Paper Collecting ticket stubs is a fun hobby that can be equally exciting and frustrating because tickets are one of the more rare items you can collect, whether they’re from sporting events, concerts, museum visits, political rallies and events, movies or other events that require tickets for admission.......
• Money Hacks Carnival #72 at The Personal Finance Playbook Money Hacks Carnival #72 was hosted at  The Personal Finance Playbook. By the way, Todd just got a new Mac and I am jealous. Anyway, this edition is about Staying Cool and it has a few cool photos to keep you...cool. Here are Todd's picks: Follow Through on Financial Goals......

Source

Is it true that some Restaurants are using “fake” chicken and steaks? Some people call it fake, because it is grounded up chicken or beef that has been reconstituted. Darker meats, especially in chicken, have higher Myoglobin which is excreted in muscles that are used more, such as legs and thighs in chicken. Some people always look at darker meat less desirably because of the higher fat content found in it. The meat processors run the meat through a centrifuge which separates the Fat and Myoglobin from the meat. The remaining meat is whiter and then bloated with brine or some water and some fillers such as starches, cereals, or flours amongst other things. What you have is a moldable chicken product or beef product, but they won’t tell you they are doing this. Restaurants use these products in chicken and steak salads. They basically use them in places where the meat is less suspect and/or noticeable. (continue reading…)

• Save Time, Money and Space in Over 80 Ways If you're looking for handy gadgets, tools and various items that can save you time, money or space (or all three!) this list of more than 80 top products is just what you need. Everyone's got saving money on their minds these days. Some of us are always looking to......
• Expensive Beers Selling Better Than Cheaper Beers. Huh? What's a recession really but an excuse to drink more right? What's ANYTHING but an excuse to drink more? Great day, have a beer. Bad day, have a beer! Ever since college started turning 21 I've really enjoyed beer. I like all kinds, from the cheap (Miller High Life) to......
• Omaha Steaks - Mail order your meat and save? Now that we live up in the mountains and things aren't just a short 5 minute drive down the road, we've been using mail-order services far more than we ever have in the past.  One of the services we're tried recently is Omaha Steaks.  We've been talking about trying......
• Saving Money on Prescription Drugs Let's face it, the cost of medications can be almost as much as the doctor's visit itself.  Here are some ways to save money when you are taking prescription medications: 1.  Shop around and compare prices.  Check the different pharmacies in your area and see where you'll get the best......
• Brine Shrimp - Should You Use Them In A Salt Water Aquarium Feeding the livestock in a marine system is of very great importance. All living things need food to obtain energy and remain healthy. Without an adequate food supply - adequate in both quantity and quality - livestock will soon start to have problems. Brine shrimp have been in use for......