Karen’s Opinion

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.

Increasing numbers of people are researching the Internet before they buy anything. That means that in order to be competitive, companies must reduce their prices. This is an advantage to consumers in that they will find reduced prices when they buy products and services. For instance, competition has insurance companies reducing their prices to gain customers. If you are looking for affordable insurance, check with SecureInsuranceQuotes.com to find insurance quotes that meet your criteria. SecureInsuranceQuotes.com provides free online insurance quotes in every state. When I looked for Indiana insurance quotes, I discovered much more than insurance prices. I was able to get expert advice about the best insurance types for my own protection needs.

Here we go. It is that time of year when all of our holiday purchases begin to bite us in the butt. It isn’t even the spending on gifts that hurts me but rather the eating out while I am shopping that adds up to some excessive debt. I love the holidays but it is hard to maintain good spending habits when I get caught up in the “giving” spirit.

Thankfully, I didn’t lose my head completely. I am not in need of a credit counselor yet but it is good to know one is available if my credit card debt management falls into a bad pattern.

I consider myself very fortunate. I have a bit of extra money that allows me to buy extras and have some fun. There are many folks who are turning to credit to meet their monthly expenses. I cannot imagine what it must be like to not have the money to pay for food and heat. I worry about getting my hair done. It is not the same for everyone and I feel bad about that.

There is a reputable service available that provides credit counseling and debt management instruction. By going through their list of pros and cons, you can determine what the best course of action is in application to your financial situation. You do not have to be alone in this situation.

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When it comes to happiness, the most valuable assets to us are our friends, family, health and laughter.

These were the most mentioned attributes which emerged from secured loan provider Picture Financial’s new Happiness Index research.

Money, on the other hand, only comes fourth on the list with just a quarter of people saying that was important to them.

But while it might not be the be all and end all, marketing director of Picture Financial, Julia Dallimore, insisted there was “a strong link between happiness and organized finances”.

Certainly, problems in your financial life can take their toll on your health, while potentially leading to over-reliance on friends and family to get by.

As a result, Brits are being urged to frequently review their finances to stay clued up on their situation.

“It is important that people realize you don’t need to be an expert to effectively review and sort your money,” explained Chris Tapp, associate director at Credit Action.

“We can all become better money managers by setting some clear objectives about what we want to achieve with our money and dedicating some time to regularly evaluate our financial situation.”

From The Thrifty Scot
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