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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:21:42 +0000

Hi Pat, thanks for the info on prepaid cards. I am surprised that competition hasn’t forced the providers into more competitive contracts.

By: Pat Yoe

Pat Yoe — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:05:45 +0000

I’m saving money by doing something I NEVER thought I would do: get a prepaid phone. No contract, baby! LOL!

I have Straight Talk. I previously had Verizon then switched to AT&T but the bills were CRAZY!.

When I heard about Straight Talk I couldn’t believe it but have had it now for 2 months and it is just sick! I’d heard that it was on Verizon and the coverage is rock steady, so yeah.

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:48:34 +0000

Bret, good for you. Great to hear of your progress. Happy and Prosperous New Year.

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By: Bret @ Hope to Prosper

Bret @ Hope to Prosper — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:21:49 +0000

Elizabeth,

I also increased my net savings from 10% to 20% last year, as the stock market crashed. This was really helpful in accellerating my recovery and putting my investments back where they belong. I intend to keep it at 20% from now on, since it’s not much harder than it was to save the 10% in the past.

Happy New Year.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:19:09 +0000

Ken, I forgot to include, improve income streams or increase alternative income, something a lot of people are doing and I am certainly exploring. I agree with you, I need to set more specific goals for this.

Thanks for commenting.

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:34:36 +0000

I plan to create more income from part-time work. I have not set an exact amount. I need to do this ASAP.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:11:31 +0000

Hi Debbie, 5:30, eeks. will stop by.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:36:37 +0000

When I drove past (ahem!) our gym yesterday the parking lot was packed. It’s always that way in January. I’ll be one of the ones returning there as well. We did get back on track with our walking which had fallen to the wayside over the holidays. I’m not so sure about getting up at 5:30 tomorrow a.m. – may have to get the treadmill going. Just wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year and to invite you over for Crock Pot Wednesday. I hope to see you there this week.