by Nicole Ouellette | Nov 30, 2007 | Personal Finance Tips
I just thought I’d share a great money-saving program for those who have lived in Maine all of 2007 and feel at least a little burdened with their rent or property taxes. (Though if you live someplace else, you may want to ask around to see if something like...
by Nicole Ouellette | Nov 29, 2007 | Personal Finance Tips
So I’ve thought long and hard about this whole car issue, even though I haven’t been writing about it. The Honda Fit hatchback seems to be a good fit for my situation. It’s one of the cheapest cars to own over five years (all expenses included, like...
by Nicole Ouellette | Nov 28, 2007 | Personal Finance Tips
Like most people in our great country, I thought that I make so little money that it didn’t really matter whether I would itemize my deductions for tax time (’tis the season for charitable contributions after all). Apparently it does matter. If you own...
by Nicole Ouellette | Nov 11, 2007 | Personal Finance Tips
A couple of years ago, my friend Ally and I volunteered (via our jobs) for the Keep ME Warm campaign. The idea was that the program provided window insulation kits, outlet insulation kits, caulking, foam tubes to put around pipes, and wool blankets to needy families...
by Nicole Ouellette | Nov 8, 2007 | Personal Finance Tips
I was in Boston for a long weekend visiting one of my friends. Boston may not seem like a big deal to most anyone but I think it is good to get out of town every so often, even when one is on a budget. I thought as an entry I would include some of the ways I keep...
by Nicole Ouellette | Nov 1, 2007 | Personal Finance Tips
Those who know me know I am a clothes horse. I love clothes. Not just any clothes, nice clothes. (This picture is from an 80s party but clearly, even for themed events, I take dressing serioulsy). I like cashmere sweaters, dry clean only pants, and designer...
