Month: February 2008

Surgery: Three days Later

Hey folks! I am back up now after the surgery. I had the surgery on tuesday but I was REALLY out of it. I am in a LOT of pain now (even with the painkillers they gave me) but at least I have stopped throwing up. The surgery went well and I have a follow up exam on Monday. I have been really tired and weak so this is about all...

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Why you SHOULD Keep Separate Accounts Even If You Are Married

I found this story about a Widow who finds her Credit tied up in her husband’s name after he died. This is a very unfortunate circumstance for her but it just goes to teach us the importance of having your own, separate credit history when you get married. I have already decided that when I get married my husband and I...

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Crazy Things that Kill Your Credit Score…Part 1 of 2

Do you know what hurts your credit score? We all read about the obvious ones like Closing off old Credit Cards and Opening New Lines of Credit. Did you know that opening a new line of credit can affect your credit in a negative way for up to ONE YEAR after you open it? According to an article on MSN Money here is a partial...

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5 Tips to Save Money on Electricity

Here are 5 tips I use at home to save money on my electricity bill. 1. Use Heavy Drapes 2. Get Weather Stripping 3. Use Fans 4. Set the thermostat at 70 degrees 5. Close vents in unused rooms These are very simple ways to save money that really add up in the long run. Use Heavy Drapes I got these fabulous black denim drapes...

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Surgery is Today

Well folks the big surgery is today. I have to be at the surgery center at six in the morning and I am scheduled for a 7:30 am surgery. I will be spending the day in bed….hungry, since I am not allowed to eat. Posting will continue as usual so keep checking the blog. I will write about the experience as soon as I can....

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