tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:59:05 +0000APRrecipebarbecuecostpriceinexpensiveborrowchargedinnerfoodcredit scoresavingcreditmealcheapporkteensgrocerycredit cardinvestinginterestservingmoneyFinancial security made simple...in just 15 minutes a day!http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)Blogger51125SimpleNicklehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-1643305384376316314Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:43:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:27.418-07:00Well, I've become a statistic. I've become one of those bloggers who starts their site and then gives it up after a few months. Yes, the simple nickle will be no more, at least not in it's current, active form."Why?" you ask. Well, the short answer is 'time.'The long answer is that I don't have the time to devote to this blog that I want to. I barely had the time to post regularly, but I made it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/ZtmWlShV2Qw/end-of-this-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)14<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=ZtmWlShV2Qw:p8VkPsM08R8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/ZtmWlShV2Qw" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/end-of-this-blog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-2250050697221946730Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:52:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:27.536-07:00Growing up, my family didn't talk about money very much. It's not that is was taboo, it was just not a common topic of conversation. We had occasional discussions about saving, credit cards, spending, allowance, and things of that nature.Most of what I have learned about money came later, on my own, when I realized there were better ways to manage my money. What a waste of my youth! The formativehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/gSQo6goyq1w/tips-for-mixing-finances-and-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=gSQo6goyq1w:c7dkZqQiGyk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/gSQo6goyq1w" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/tips-for-mixing-finances-and-family.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-9141929828456810008Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:11:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:27.700-07:00Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla SoupThis healthy soup is delicious and exciting...and did I mention how easy it is? Just dump everything and go, and by dinner time you have an amazing meal waiting for you.Prep time: 10 min.Ready in: 6-8 hoursServings: 8Price per serving: $.65Ingredients:1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (frozen or thawed)1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes(lime and cilantro or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/PhXBzb2wPBU/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=PhXBzb2wPBU:UTuyFJS3mgY:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/PhXBzb2wPBU" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_22.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-637067608087390974Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:17:00 +00002008-02-20T10:29:39.130-07:00Investing is something that anyone-yes, even you-can learn to do. But where do you start? The beginning is always a very good place. Answer the following questions and you'll be on your way down the exciting investment path:How much high-interest debt do you have?The answer should be 'none.' The reason for this is that you are not ready to invest if you can't afford to spend the money you are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/b7ev4x9p4fg/investing-where-do-i-start.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=b7ev4x9p4fg:TB10ASzjr_4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/b7ev4x9p4fg" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/investing-where-do-i-start.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-6801773005765452335Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:58:00 +00002008-02-17T19:12:16.572-07:00Welcome to the February 18, 2008 edition of Mom's Blogging Carnival. Thank you to all the talented writers who submitted articles for this edition. We received 46 submissions and 30 of these have been accepted for publication in this edition of the carnival. A big thank you to Deborah for allowing me to host this edition. Happy reading and happy blogging!<!-- Carnival Submission -->Dawn Adams http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/XuJ0a2_QqwQ/moms-blogging-carnival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)8<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=XuJ0a2_QqwQ:VFO_VYbJokA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/XuJ0a2_QqwQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/moms-blogging-carnival.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-8460553257674764613Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:38:00 +00002008-02-20T10:00:09.010-07:00This post was featured at This Wasn't in The Plan, A Pot of Gold, and World Famous Recipes.Creamy Cilantro Dressing on SaladBEWARE! This is the best salad dressing you've ever had. It can be highly addictive, and goes well on more than just salad: fajitas, as a dip for veggies or bread, etc. Did I mention that it's fast and easy, too? This recipe is much cheaper in the summer when you make the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/0LDIkDvmlWg/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=0LDIkDvmlWg:AdS7ES9ed5U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/0LDIkDvmlWg" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_15.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-2803184003244519127Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:35:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:27.897-07:00This post was featured at The Skilled Investor and Frugal Law Student.The last thing you thought your were going to get on this site is a pop quiz. If you're having a flashback to high school, don't be dismayed. This one isn't graded. In fact, no one will know your score except you.Even though your grade on this quiz isn't public, it does give you useful information that can help improve your http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/zqU5IeFsHKY/spending-pop-quiz-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=zqU5IeFsHKY:aeDQK7sTOk0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/zqU5IeFsHKY" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/spending-pop-quiz-food.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-3082760139472966221Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:39:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:28.115-07:00This post was featured at Broke Grad Student, Frugal Law Student, Modern Sage, All For Women, Are You Going To Be This Way The Rest Of The Time I Know You?, WESH2 Orlando, The Money Blogs, and Pinching Copper.I was at Costco recently and was told it was time to renew my yearly membership. I obliged, having a cart of things I needed to purchase, but that $50 membership fee really shocks a frugal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/sYkje4yAb8s/does-your-costco-card-really-save-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)18<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=sYkje4yAb8s:vbKxIR3wiQc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/sYkje4yAb8s" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/does-your-costco-card-really-save-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-2757697514816910382Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:56:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:28.207-07:00This post was featured at Health Plans Plus and It's all for the best.Dark Molten Chocolate CakesThese individual chocolates cakes are perfect for Valentine's Day or another special occasion: simple, delicious, and always impressive. They can be made ahead, too. Watch a helpful How-To Video over at kraftfoods.com.Prep time: 15 minReady in: 30 min Servings: 6Price per serving: $1.20Ingredients:1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/J6w_EQC5MHA/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_08.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=J6w_EQC5MHA:2EPmeckpy6I:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/J6w_EQC5MHA" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_08.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-8662481500085015883Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:08:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:28.479-07:00Investing uses all kinds of strange and complicated words and phrases to describe perfectly simple things. One of these often used phrases is 'investment vehicle.' When I first heard this phrase, visions of Ferraris danced in my head. While it's true that some cars will increase in value after you buy them, that isn't quite what that phrase means in the investing world.It's a strange phrase, but http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/u_L-mTm90Js/what-is-investment-vehicle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=u_L-mTm90Js:i9mI7RljHFk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/u_L-mTm90Js" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/what-is-investment-vehicle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-2040068348388492968Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:44:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:28.646-07:00This post was featured at The Financial Blogger and A Pot of Gold.The first financial advice usually given when you want to better control your money is 'track everything you spend.' There are tips for writing it down, spreadsheets, organizing receipts, software programs, etc.What do these methods all have in common? They are a major pain! They are tedious! They can be confusing and unappealing! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/LxI4Jh5wsj0/finally-easy-way-to-track-money-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=LxI4Jh5wsj0:brribh-v4_s:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/LxI4Jh5wsj0" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/finally-easy-way-to-track-money-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-7701333471133623062Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:22:00 +00002008-02-02T08:23:33.591-07:00A wise man should have money in his head, but not in his heart.--Jonathan Swifthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/A7rdpE23N7U/todays-two-cents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=A7rdpE23N7U:VG5JMUU2C2Y:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/A7rdpE23N7U" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/todays-two-cents.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-2226569533176961500Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:18:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:28.872-07:00This post was featured at Stop The Ride, Being Frugal, Lightening, Pancake Recipes, Girls Just Wanna Have Funds, Harvest of Daily Life, and Alabama Frugal Mom.Baked French ToastThe perfect dish for breakfast or brunch, this decadent french toast is made the night before. It easily feeds the masses and will have them asking for more.Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 40 MinReady in: 10 HrsServings: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/OL5aezW9Cds/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=OL5aezW9Cds:uEt7_0pTPDE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/OL5aezW9Cds" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/02/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-5178283360867410676Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:06:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:29.020-07:00This post was featured at The Skilled Investor.We've all seen them: those early morning, up before the dawn, running in freezing cold or scorching hot conditions, dressed in funny clothing, die-hard runners. Incredulously, they seem to be enjoying it. Many people feel this same unbelief towards their money; they can't believe that they could enjoy running their finances the way those joggers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/VMMHvSb4acM/long-distance-running-and-personal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=VMMHvSb4acM:OU9qgwfqQeA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/VMMHvSb4acM" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/long-distance-running-and-personal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-1742574195750658425Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:49:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:29.160-07:00This post was featured at Don't Mess With Taxes."In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes," said Benjamin Franklin. However, filing your taxes doesn't have to feel like death, or make you wish for it. Instead, the frugal and motivated filer can use tax software to do the hard work for them.Tax software is specially designed to take the confusion and guess work out of filing your taxeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/qBZHpi8tYVo/overview-of-tax-software.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)1<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=qBZHpi8tYVo:C7wSilcGJuQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/qBZHpi8tYVo" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/overview-of-tax-software.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-8261457241288499410Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:16:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:29.372-07:00Simple Beef Stroganoff Another hearty meal, this dish comes together in a snap for those hectic nights. If you get any of the ingredients on sale, this meals is even more inexpensive.Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 10 MinReady in: 30 MinServings: 4Price per servings: $1.16Ingredients:1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles1 pound ground beef1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (fat free workshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/bbfvCmnUTvI/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=bbfvCmnUTvI:HWZJM3Em7Ws:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/bbfvCmnUTvI" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_25.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-7957408697427875005Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:44:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:29.593-07:00This post was featured as a guest post at Polliwog's Pond, and was featured at I've Paid for This Twice Already, Millionaire Mommy Next Door, Girl's Just Wanna Have Funds, The Dividend Guy, FIRE Finance, and Change Therapy.Financial security has as many definitions as there are candidates for the upcoming presidential election. For some, it's vaguely 'being a millionaire.' For others, it's havinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/TJmmRsBQeaY/what-does-it-mean-to-be-financially.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Meredith)3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=TJmmRsBQeaY:_-mrIRnbsf8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/TJmmRsBQeaY" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/what-does-it-mean-to-be-financially.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-6663718067683830435Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:24:00 +00002008-01-22T08:24:43.132-07:00More than seven-in-ten Americans say they worry about money.--Pew Research Centerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/VO1mC7N5KYc/todays-two-cents_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=VO1mC7N5KYc:JXUG2nNynEQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/VO1mC7N5KYc" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/todays-two-cents_22.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-8534186976105478869Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:57:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:29.759-07:00This post was featured at The Loco Mono Website and A Child Chosen.We all like to have fun, but some of our favorite forms of entertainment are also the most costly. You can have fun and save money. Here are a few ideas:Borrow movies rather than renting them. Watching movies at home is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. If you rent one movie a week, it can really start to add up, nothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/MN_wMLofFa0/ways-to-save-money-entertainment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=MN_wMLofFa0:-BLKLGr2pVw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/MN_wMLofFa0" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/ways-to-save-money-entertainment.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-2175788309577625744Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:42:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:29.858-07:00This post was featured at GreenStyleMom.Butternut Squash SoupThis hearty soup is really quite delicious, perfect for cold days. Besides being low calorie, squash is a great source of vitamins and fiber. This is a great option for a 'meatless' main dish...satisfying, but saves you money and calories.Prep time: 15 min.Cook time: 25 min.Ready in: 40 min.Servings: 4Price per serving: $0.83Ingredientshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/WbzBHJ4W82c/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=WbzBHJ4W82c:O92E0EKiXUE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/WbzBHJ4W82c" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per_17.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-4647852062007809592Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:42:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:30.065-07:00This post was featured at The Dividend Guy, Savvy Frugality, The Gonzo Papers, and The Skilled Investor.While attending a university commencement, I received some sage advice that I will always remember. Ira A. Fulton, a self-made millionaire and active philanthropist, gave the commencement address. In it, he advised the graduates to 'work hard, and to work smart.' I have often reflected on thesehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/-rvxhK-5Qko/work-hard-work-smart-wealth-and-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)82<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=-rvxhK-5Qko:4vExWGhWY3c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/-rvxhK-5Qko" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/work-hard-work-smart-wealth-and-success.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-2182037203217001412Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:56:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:30.241-07:00This post was featured at Dollar Frugal.Nothing will bring you greater peace of mind in an emergency than knowing you are financially secure. A financial safety net is often the difference between going into debt-sometimes life-changing debt-and keeping your head above water. Not only is this safety net vitally necessary, but it's within anyone's means; it only takes a little planning, a little http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/NLQuCVmlcAE/how-to-build-financial-safety-net.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=NLQuCVmlcAE:gCX86GLEXFo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/NLQuCVmlcAE" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-build-financial-safety-net.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-8624256117621845014Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:37:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:30.412-07:00inexpensivecheapservingmealdinnercostbarbecuepriceporkrecipefoodThis post was featured at A Pot of Gold.Slow Cooker Pulled Pork SandwichesA quickly prepped, easy, and tasty recipe. It's also great for a crowd. If you get any of the ingredients on sale or make them yourself, the recipe is even more inexpensive.Prep time: 5 min.Cook time: 6-8 hoursReady in: 6-8 hoursServings: 6Price per serving: $1.16Ingredients:1 (2 pound) pork roast1 onion, sliced or chopped1http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/XmKmkIwFYyU/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (the simple nickle)0<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=XmKmkIwFYyU:61UjuZuFg_U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/XmKmkIwFYyU" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2008/01/cheap-eats-recipes-for-around-1-per.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-3353684443796045382Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:13:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:30.734-07:00creditborrowAPRcredit scoreinterestchargecredit cardThis post was featured at DebtFree-Revolution.APR...that ubiquitous number you see all over your junk mail and credit card statements. Although it's often in the fine print, it has big meaning for your money.APR, or Annual Percentage Rate, is the amount of interest, plus fees, that you are charged for borrowing money. The APR is a way to compare what it would cost you to borrow money from http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/cWQ9RvwgZiw/what-is-apr.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Meredith)2<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=cWQ9RvwgZiw:MY6ACg6zD0g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/cWQ9RvwgZiw" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2007/12/what-is-apr.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113949485484014452.post-3744417253012574653Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:25:00 +00002008-12-08T14:38:30.857-07:00teensmoneyinvestingsavingThis post was featured at anja merret, Confessions of a Novice, and The Skilled Investor.It hasn't been long since I was a teen. Now that I'm an 'adult,' there are many things I wish I had known and done during my high school years, particularly when it comes to money. Not only would starting then have given me precious time to sock away and grow the money I had, it would have given me invaluablehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~3/8IfsKfno8W0/smart-financial-moves-for-teens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Meredith)4<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?a=8IfsKfno8W0:q2OKb3eFFQI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/SimpleNickle?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SimpleNickle/~4/8IfsKfno8W0" height="1" width="1"/>http://simplenickle.blogspot.com/2007/08/smart-financial-moves-for-teens.html