Huntington IN 46750

IndianaFestivals.org

htgn46750 — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:02:42 +0000

I came across this site several years ago. They have a very good listing of 300 local festivals throughout Indiana. I added a direct link to their calendar on the side menu.

You can also have a FREE printed guide sent in the mail.

Becoming a member is only required if you want to advertise.

Had enough of being social?

htgn46750 — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:04:07 +0000

If you think being social is taking up too much of your time and don’t know where to begin, you need to read this recent article I found from the LA Times.

It describes the steps to delete or deactivate Facebook, Twitter and the new Google+.

What do you waste your money on?

htgn46750 — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:34:21 +0000

According to a recent CNN/Money article, here are the top 10. Click on the link to read more.

ATM Fees
Lottery Tickets
Gourmet Coffee
Cigarettes
Infomercial Impulse Buys
Brand Name Groceries
Eating Out
Unused Gym Memberships
Daily Internet Deals
Bundled Cable/Phone Services

Federal Budget vs. Household Budget: How Do They Compare? – Budgeting – daveramsey.com

htgn46750 — Tue, 17 May 2011 10:27:51 +0000

MUST READ!!

Federal Budget vs. Household Budget: How Do They Compare? – Budgeting – daveramsey.com.

Family Spending

htgn46750 — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:07:41 +0000

The first % is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2009 data. The % in bold is based on our family’s April “zero-based budget” spending.

Groceries – 7.65% vs. 9.4%
Dining Out – 5.34% vs. 1%
Alcohol – na vs. 0.3%
Tobacco – na vs. 0%
Housing – 34.43% vs. 21%
Apparel & Services – 3.52% vs. 0.8%
Transportation – 15.61% vs. 7.6%
Healthcare - 6.37% vs. 0.6%
Entertainment - 5.49% vs. 0%
Education – na vs. 0%
Donations – na vs. 6.5%
Insurance – 11.5% vs. 3%
Pension & Social Security – na vs. 44%
Miscellaneous – na vs. 6%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

If it sounds too good to be true – it usually is!

htgn46750 — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:25:27 +0000

A few months ago, I received my special invitation to join the local DirectBuy club hidden in a small shopping center in Indianapolis. I had seen their commercials on TV and was looking for new furniture for the house so I agreed to driving to Indy for my personal tour. After a little research online I decided against it.

Looks like I made the right decision. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Stupid Tax

htgn46750 — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:12:44 +0000

Or “Dumbest Things You Can Do With Your Money”.

Fall in love… with your investments
Chase a fantasy
“On Sale” doesn’t mean “Good Deal”
Retalitory spending
Hanging onto debt
Parental martyrdom
Cyber insecurity
State of denial
Hoarding money

Read full article here.

Life doesn’t take Visa or MasterCard!

htgn46750 — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:54:57 +0000

Everyone needs a little validation!

htgn46750 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:17:57 +0000

Typical American Family Spending

htgn46750 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:30:56 +0000

Ever wonder how the typical American family spends their money?

Groceries – 7.1%
Dining Out – 5.7%
Alcohol – 0.9%
Tobacco – 0.7%
Housing – 32.7%
Apparel & Services – 4.1%
Transportation – 18%
Healthcare - 5.7%
Entertainment - 5.1%
Education – 2%
Donations – 3.6%
Insurance – 0.8%
Pension & Social Security – 10.4%
Miscellaneous – 1.7 %

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics