You may have inherited old jewelry (like your grandmother's ring) which has high quality stones but is set in a style that you don't completely like. Or maybe it is too ornate for you to wear everyday, and gathers dust in a safe or a jewelry box. You may want to consider resetting the stone. Here are some tips on deciding whether or not to alter the piece or keep it intact, and … [Read more...] about Resetting Antique Jewelry: Tips on Finding a Jeweler
How to get emergency money—fast!
In a perfect world we would all have a hefty savings account to tide us through those financial emergencies. 'Car breaks down? No problem—I have it all covered.' But the bad economy has left many people surviving from month to month, and when problem strikes, they have nowhere to go. But there are ways to quickly raise a small amount of money to get you through a tough … [Read more...] about How to get emergency money—fast!
How Happy Couples Talk About Money
Do you and your partner fight about money? Everyone does—but for some couples, money issues can get so ugly and emotional that they end up breaking up because of 'irreconcilable differences.' In fact, money is the leading reason for divorce, trumping infidelity and even spousal abuse. But many couples are able to have honest conversations about money and reach a happy … [Read more...] about How Happy Couples Talk About Money
How to Save Money on Text Messaging
Text messaging has to be one of the best inventions of the century. You can quickly reach a friend, relative or client, and in a less obtrusive way then calling them up. You can even join contests, send forwards, donate to a good cause, or get daily updates from a favorite store or website—all through the texts. However, text messages can hijack your cell phone bill. In the … [Read more...] about How to Save Money on Text Messaging
Do You Have These Bad Spending Habits?
It's time for a quick quiz, folks. The end of the month is here, and Christmas is just around the corner. If you celebrate this holiday, you know very well just how expensive it can be! As such, there is no better time than now to take a quick look at your spending habits and see if you have a bad one or two that you have to get rid off. Oftentimes, it takes an outsider … [Read more...] about Do You Have These Bad Spending Habits?