Writing magazines, journals, unions and federal and state educational and creative councils list currently open grants, contests and fellowships that writers can apply for. Criteria and requirements to apply for the grants, fellowships and contests are also listed with these periodicals and organizations. For example, Poets & Writers magazine’s April 2010 issue list over 40 […]
To get anything resembling a good deal at a ski resort, the first rule is simple: stay away from peak periods, which in the U.S. are the week between Christmas and New Year, Martin Luther King Day weekend, Presidents Day weekend, and the week following Presidents Day. Travel days surrounding those heavy vacation periods are […]
No one likes the thought of cutting corners on such an important day, but the truth is there are ways to shave hundreds or thousands of dollars off the cost of a wedding, without the guests even noticing. The important thing to balance is what you absolutely need, and what you want. For example, if […]
With the new and tighter airline restrictions in effect on many airlines, flying can quickly become a hassle. It is even more frustrating when one is traveling with a family or when flying with small children. Nothing ruins a vacation before it begins than the discovery of hidden fees both at the airport and at […]
Stay-at-home moms don’t have to have a degree or even a certificate to make money working from home. If moms are creative, talented, and don’t mind a little hard work, they can find a place to contribute to their families’ budget. Provide Child Care Perhaps the most popular way stay-at-home moms earn a little extra […]
Landscaping a yard seems like a huge task, but like most projects, dividing into manageable segments works. Some yards already have trees and buildings in place, and these are not obstructions, but are building blocks or starting points for the landscaping plan. Develop a plan with flowers, shrubs, walkways and water sources around construction and […]
When the family goes down to one income, there is often a financial strain placed on the breadwinner. Here are 5 jobs from home that the stay at home parent can do to help ease the burden. Make Money by Taking a Survey Register online to take part in paid surveys. Market research organizations are […]
Learning how to trade options can open up a world of new opportunities for you that can lead to wealth as well as the ability to be your own boss. An options trader is a professional that derives a good portion of their income buying and selling options, which is another investment commodity that are […]
