Greencard holder wanting to fast-track the citizenship process? Join the Military.

For the first time since the Vietnam war, temporary immigrants who have lived in the United States for a minimum of two years will have a chance to become United States citizens in as little as six months.   All that is required is that they answer the call of Uncle Sam and join the military.  The military [...]

In desperate need of pest control

There’s something weird.. in the neighborhood.  Who’re you gonna call?  Pestbusters!
I wish it was as simple as that.    There are times when a sheet of flypaper will do the trick and Vaseline will serve to keep the ants away.    Allercon & Rainbow, the wonder vaccuum cleaner will rid your mattresses of dust mites.  But what [...]

Ready for Change? Get educated!

It’s nearing the end of the year.  Time to take stock of our past and make plans for the future.  If you’re stuck in a rut and want to try something new,  this is the perfect time to take concrete steps towards making that shift.  If what you would like do is way off track [...]

Moving? Get a Mover!

Recent events in our professional lives have lead me to thinking about physical relocation and the inordinant amount of stress it generates.  Aside from the uncertainty about any move – how do we get jobs/schools,  will our kids adjust to the change etc… there is the added concern about packing and unpacking one’s belongings.  Can I really trust someone [...]

Freebie picks of the week

I’ve come across some website gems which I’d like to share with everyone.

Open Yale Courses – Lectures and other materials from selected Yale College courses are made available to the public free of charge via the internet. The courses span the full range of liberal arts disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and physical and biological sciences.

Finetune [...]

Private Iris: a comic book that teaches money management

Gosh,  I’m really feeling my age.  I’ve made the transition from Mythology Class to Private Iris.  =) 
The comic book series created by Jamie Bautista and Arnold Arre follows the young detective Private Iris as she solves mysteries while imparting useful facts and money savings tips which are relevant to today’s youth.  
The first case – “The Cashbox Caper” introduces the lead [...]

Coffee Talk Series: Be Financially Empowered

The current turmoil in the financial markets has more and more people thinking about their financial future. Suddenly, what seemed safe ground seems to be quick sand. The “sure” thing is now uncertain. Compound this with problems such as paying our regular bills and you realize the increasing importance to making (and keeping) a budget sufficient to satisfy future needs.

On Sept 20, attend a wealth management forum with Financial Columnist Karen Galarpe hosted by Mom Exchange and Alveo Verdana Homes.

Money Make-Over: Personal Finance 101

Financial literacy is, unfortunately, something which is not taught in most schools. How many of us have graduated from high school or college without knowing how to make a budget, balance a checkbook or plan for retirement?
Before you sign the back of that pre-approved credit card or sign the dotted line of that [...]

Sub-prime Crisis for Dummies

Granted, Subprime for Dummies is a bit crude and definitely rude,  but this presentation sure hits the nail on the head.  =)
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Motherhood has a very humanizing effect. Everything gets reduced to essentials. ~Meryl Streep
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