My Opinion Counts

I hope that I don’t come across as being all doom and gloom but each of our finances are something that must be looked at closely. Prices are going up on everything from lettuce to the price of gas. Whether you decide to start using coupons and start walking more, we all are trying to think of ways to cut our expenses. There is a website that can help your family see how financially fit you are. BillsIQ takes information you submit and evaluates your financial score. Don’t let this scare you. It is an easy process. By entering information, BillsIQ can help you see how fit your finances are. They don’t just leave you in limbo. They have suggestions to help you improve your financial score. They can help you figure out a budget and make a life plan. This website helps you understand what makes a good credit score and what you can do to make your score better. It gives great ideas for keeping your finances in tip top shape. Things like having a rainy day fund and writing out a budget are only two of the great ideas I saw while taking the survey. Going over the five sections of how finances are maintained BillsIQ got me thinking of ways I need to buckle down and do thinks I have put off. They ask if you have a will and if you know your credit score. They ask some things about your loans and whether you need to consider debt consolidation. They get you to think about your goals and if you will ever be able to retire. Take the survey and see how you come out. You will come away with an understanding of where you stand and be able to make changes if needed.

Where do people get money for their fireworks? Every night for the past few days, I have heard fireworks popping. I could understand the fun of lighting fireworks if they only cost a few dollars. Have you priced fireworks lately? I think you might be surprised at how expensive they are. I almost blew a gasket when I saw, on my credit card bill, a $70 charge at Mr. Fireworks. I asked my husband if he had purchased fireworks. He said no, he had not purchased any fireworks. My son reminded me that the station where I purchased gas a few weeks ago was called Mr. Fireworks. It was $70 to fill my car’s gas tank.

Have you noticed how many Prius cars there are on the roads these days? I hear there is a waiting list if you want to buy one. I think they are very pretty and snazzy looking vehicles. I don’t think I would mind the good gas mileage they get. I paid $3.65 per gallon at the gas station today. The two-seat Tesla Roadster is priced at $109,000, so I doubt I will be buying one of those any time soon. I am interested in the Prius since it is a more affordable car.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency the 2008 Prius is the most fuel efficient car sold in the U.S. It is tied with the Mini-Cooper as being the second least CO2-emitting vehicle behind the Volkswagen Polo. The Mini-Cooper is another favorite of mine. We sat in a couple while waiting for our meeting at PayPerPost in Orlando. The Mini-Cooper dealership is across the street.

There is a saying that says, nothing is sure in life except death and taxes. That is true so we might as well make the best of both.

I have wondered what goes on in my accountant’s office around tax time. They have to do something to keep their spirits up as they are the bearer of bad news. They should do what Roni Deutch Tax Center does and celebrate the 12 Days Of Taxes! I like their attitude. Check it out and see how you can win $500 in prizes beginning April 4th, 2008.

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