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Spring is Here... Time for Hiking Boots!

Spring is Here… Time for Hiking Boots!

With the latest break in our weather – We’re actually seeing 50+ degrees which is quite nice since we’ve had like the 10th or 11th worst winter on record. – I’ve been looking for a new pair of hiking boots.  Now I must say that clothing and shoes are not something that I purchase much [...]

My Thoughts on the eBay Seller Strike

My Thoughts on the eBay Seller Strike

As many of you know I dabble with selling on eBay.  You can put “eBay” into the Search Box on the left over there and you will find me looking for seller tools, you will read about Gixen sniping software, I comment about Auctiva, I even commented on the recent 66% increase in final value [...]

Interest Rates and Your Equity

With the recent reductions in the prime interest rates NOW may be the time for you to consider refinancing you home to get out of a variable interest rate loan or a loan with a large balloon. Perhaps you’d like to do some debt consolidation, or a remodel…you could get a Home Equity Loan or [...]

Send Your Children Out Begging for Funds...

Send Your Children Out Begging for Funds…

I never could quite grasp the concept of sending our children out to pawn candy bars, wrapping paper, tea, etc… just so they could earn money for the latest and greatest “program” at school.   I must say I am a sucker and I will usually pry out of my wallet the $3 dollars they are [...]

Valentine's Day Flowers and More!

Valentine’s Day Flowers and More!

Another post in my continuing series on Valentine gift shopping… If valentine’s day flowers are on your gift list you should check out the great selection at 1800flowers website.  Not only can you get the standard “cut” flowers like roses, daisies and tulips but on their one stop website they also have a great selection [...]

eBay Final Value Fees Increase 66% - Other Online Auction Options

eBay Final Value Fees Increase 66% – Other Online Auction Options

eBay has recently announced a change in their fee structure.   While some fees are going down, others (the Final Value Fee) is increasing a whopping 66%.  There has always been a “buzz” around eBay fees and whether the approximate 10% of a sale price is really worth what you are getting from eBay.   Sellers on [...]

Finding Money for College - Not as hard as you think!

Finding Money for College – Not as hard as you think!

College is NOT cheap… but that’s really no secret. What seems to be a secret is finding ways that you can fund a college eduction.  Did you know that there are literally millions of scholarship and grant opportunities available with an estimated value in the billions?  Yes that’s BILLIONS with a B.  This money is made [...]

Game O Love at Overstock.Com

Game O Love at Overstock.Com

Another in my series of Valentines Day Shopping Posts… There is a LOT that I like about Overstock.com… $2.95 shipping, incredible selection, crisp clean website, and the ease of use. If you are not sure what to get someone for Valentine’s day and your going to be doing some shopping online then I would suggest [...]

Auctiva for Posting eBay Auctions? Your Thoughts…

If you are a user of Auctiva I am curious to hear your feedback about this auction management system.  I have a number of items that I am going to want to put on eBay and after searching through listings on eBay itself to see what people are using Auctiva came up quite a bit.  [...]

One of the Most Complete Lodging Databases on the Internet

One of the Most Complete Lodging Databases on the Internet

TravelHERO.com is a discount air, car, and hotel reservation website. Started in 1995 as an Internet Hotel and Motel directory they have over the years amassed nearly 109,000 properties in 21,000 cities and 225 countries. This provides you with one of the most complete lodging databases on the Internet, and all at your fingertips. Since [...]