January 17th, 2011
We recently came across this article by Apurva Shree and thought you might find it useful – especially considering how much credit cards tend to get over-used during the holidays. The original article can be found by clicking here. Enjoy!
Credit Card Debt Management – Disentangle From A Financial Mess
by Apurva Shree
Credit card debt management is a truly effective tool for handling the pecuniary crisis that is marring the lives of millions of Americans these days. This pecuniary crisis, no doubt, is mostly brought about by careless / extravagant use of plastic money. However, sky rocketing interest rates and late payment fees are equally to blame for this widespread menace.
With the rising cost of living and regular price-rise in the market just about anybody can fall a victim to misuse of plastic money. But the situation is not so hopeless for a person caught in the whirlpool of plastic money. There are a number of firms that provide practical solutions in the form of consolidation program. Read on for some valuable tips that could guide you toward a debt free life.
Ascertain Your Actual Requirement
Before you opt for a particular option to manage your dues, it’s prudent to be aware of the kind of service you actually need. There are different modes of bringing your credit card debt under control. However, the different means of debt control cater to specific needs of the people. To identify your particular need, you can do some research on your own. But the best way of ascertaining your requirement is to seek counseling from financial experts of a company.
Find The Right Company
Most of the companies offer counseling advice on various aspects / options available for credit card debt management. If any company attempts to talk you into choosing an option without thoroughly discussing your case and explaining the pros and cons of their offer, it is a definite sign of dishonest intentions. Make it a point to deal with a company that employs financial experts or a proficient manager to counsel you. Another important checkpoint is to look for a calculator on the firm’s website. A scrupulous firm would always provide this feature for use of their prospective customers. It helps in making calculations relating to the overall debt on credit cards and lends a hand in calculating the estimated repayment time.
The Options Available
There are various options for managing your overdue amount. The most common and popular type is debt consolidation. In this particular option, you are granted a credit card debt consolidation loan for paying off the balance on all your cards in one go. Thereafter, you repay the loan in easy installments of amount lower than what you were cumulatively paying for all your overdue bills. The interest rate on the loan is also usually on the lower side. Other options for debt management include consumer credit counseling and settlement.
Make Use Of Free Counseling
Although free credit card debt management is not practically possible, but there are quite a few organizations / companies that offer free counseling. You can also get free online quotes for managing your debts.
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January 5th, 2011
Welcome back! Have you been getting clear and specific about your New Year’s Resolutions? Great! Here are some additional steps to help you seal the deal.
Step 3: Be Committed
Once you’ve set a clear and specific resolution, the next step is to fully commit to its execution. Commitment is the difference between a successful accomplishment vs. another resolution that fell apart before Valentine’s Day. Be clear and firm in your commitment, and do not waver! Remember, it takes a minimum of twenty-one days to begin to form a new habit, so you’ll need your resolve and willpower to get your through those first three weeks, then momentum will begin to take over.
 Step 4: Put It in Writing
People who write down their goals and resolutions are ten times more likely to achieve them than people who don’t. Such a small and simple step can make a huge difference, so be sure to put your resolutions in writing. Additionally, you may wish to post reminders throughout your home, car and office. These frequent visual reminders can further help you to achieve your goal and maintain your resolve.
Step 5: Chart Your Progress
It has often been said that “whatever you measure will improve” and this is particularly true of New Year’s Resolutions. Taking time to measure your progress (preferably in a chart or other visual tool) can go a long way towards spurring you on to success. Additionally, it can show you where room for improvement is needed, and help you see how to achieve your goal more quickly. Milestones are a great way to break a larger goal into smaller, more digestible steps. Be sure to evaluate your progress regularly, and at frequent intervals for maximum results.
Step 6: Get Some Support
Whenever possible, find an accountability partner or someone with the same goal, and support each other throughout the process. People who commit to exercise with a partner (or group) are far more likely to stick with their exercise programs than people who choose to go it alone. A partner provides companionship, support through difficult times, and someone with whom you can celebrate your wins. Accountability is a big part of achieving New Year’s Resolutions – it really pays to have someone who will hold you accountable to your commitments, and to whom you can share your progress.
That concludes our two-part series on setting effective New Year’s Resolutions. Be sure to post your comments here, to keep us informed about how it’s going. In the meantime, remember — whenever you need a rental projector for business or for pleasure, you can count on Projector123.com to deliver a professional grade projector to any U.S. location you specific. Fast, efficient, reliable, and competitive pricing – just a few of the reasons so many people choose Projector123.com. Click here now to reserve your LCD rental projector or to learn more.
January 3rd, 2011
Happy New Year! It’s that time of year again – the time when we firmly resolve to improve certain aspects of our life. If you’re considering setting New Year’s Resolutions, then you won’t want to be without this guide, packed with tips and tricks for the best 2011 imaginable!
 Step 1: Be Clear
The very first step in setting effective New Year’s Resolutions is to be clear about what it is that you want. For example, if you want to take better care of yourself this year, what does that look like? Perhaps you are ready to quit smoking, to take on a consistent exercise regimen, or to eat healthier. Next, you’ll want to look at why you want this. Why is it important to you to take better care of yourself? Perhaps you want to set a good example for your children or grandchildren. Maybe you’re concerned about aging or hereditary diseases, and you’re taking preventative measures. Or maybe you’re just at a point in your life where your health has become more important than instant gratification. Whatever the reason, getting to the root cause of the “why” will help you stick to your resolution when you’d rather quit.
Step 2: Be Specific
Once you’ve set a clear intention about what you want and why you want it, the next step is to get specific about what you’re resolving to accomplish. This specificity should take two roles: one, of a specific final result that you’ll work towards, and two, specifics about how you’ll achieve that result. If we stick with our health example, your specific result might be something like this: lose 20 pounds by April 1; drop 2 pants sizes by summer; get a clean bill of health at next annual checkup; etc. How you might accomplish this: exercise at the gym three times every week; eat at least five servings of vegetables per day; cut back beer consumption by 40 percent (you get the idea). This level of specificity will make it easier to keep your eyes on the prize, as well as to know what steps you’ll need to take to get there.
Join us next time for the final installment of this two-part series on setting powerful New Year’s Resolutions. Got a great tip for resolution setting? Post it here as a comment, we’d love to hear from you.
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September 6th, 2010
How about a little labor-related humor on this fine Labor Day today? Enjoy!
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August 30th, 2010
We recently ran across this cartoon, and thought you would appreciate the chuckle. And if you don’t, then you can have your people post a comment here on this blog. Enjoy!
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August 11th, 2010
Welcome back to the second installment of our Back to School organization tips. These next simple tips will help you start the school year on the right foot.
3. Plan a wardrobe.
Unless your child attends a school with a mandatory uniform, shopping for back to school clothes can be an annual battle between you and your student. Fortunately, a few minutes of thoughtful planning can go a long way in saving you time and money, as well as ensuring that your child gets the clothes he or she wants, to display their own style and fit in with their classmates. Take some time to go through your child’s current wardrobe to see what still fits, what is still in fashion, and what needs to be donated because of excessive wear and tear. Take stock of what he or she has, and look to see what’s missing (jeans shoes, long sleeve tops, etc.). Be sure to check the school’s dress code policy as well, to ensure you’re making wise wardrobe purchases. Shop the sales to ensure you get the best deal and stick to your list.
 4. Attack the closet.
Closets are breeding grounds for unwanted “stuff” so it’s a smart idea to purge your closets at least once a year. Trash, sell or donate unwanted (or outgrown) clothing, toys, sporting equipment, musical instruments, shoes, etc. File or ditch excess papers (which will also keep the silverfish away), replace cedar planks or other scented accents, vacuum the floor (especially if you haven’t seen it in awhile!) and organize the remaining items for efficiency and ease of use. This is sure to help your student start the year off on the best possible foot. Remember to check under the bed, too!
Join us next time for the final installment of our Back to School organization tips. In the meantime, it’s not too soon to begin planning a back to school party – keep the kids’ spirits high and have one final fling to celebrate the end of summer. Click here to rent an LCD projector starting at just $99 for the whole weekend.
August 9th, 2010
It’s that time of year again – the time when parents across the country give a sigh of relief and school age children give a groan while parents and children alike scramble to prepare for another school year. Here are some tips to help you get organized and get ready for “back to school.”
 1. Score your school supplies early
Sure, it’s tempting to wait until the last minute to collect school supplies, but within a couple of weeks of the resumption of school, the school supply aisle in most stores looks like a cyclone tore through it. Prices may be low, but so is the stock level, and good luck finding those odd or unusual items on the must-have list. The couple of bucks you’d save on waiting for school supplies to go on sale will quickly be eaten up in the extra gas you’ll use driving from store to store to find what you need. Be smart…shop early and get your supply lists finished.
2. Let someone else do the shopping.
You can save time and effort by using a service like http://www.edukitinc.com/ Edukit connects with your school, gathering up school supply lists for each grade level and assembling a fixed-price kit that includes everything your child needs. When you order early enough, Edukit will even deliver your child’s kit to his or her classroom on the first day of school. How’s that for convenient? Think it’s expensive or riddled with unnecessary markups? Think again – our staff tested Edukit this year and found they paid the same or only a couple of dollars more for school supplies purchased on sale vs. school supplies delivered by Edukit. Visit their website to see if your school participates (and if not, you can offer to liaison between Edukit and your child’s school).
Be sure to come back for part 2 of our segment on Back to School Organization tips. In the meantime, why not celebrate the end of summer with a family movie night complete with a rental projector from Projector123.com? Weekend rates start as low as $99. Click here to reserve your rental projector today.
July 5th, 2010
When it comes to sun safety, prevention is the key. But in the unfortunate event that you or someone in your household does get sunburned, here are some natural remedies to soothe the pain. (Plus you could always rent a projector to keep the whole family entertained while sunburns are healing!)
Aloe vera application – use freshly harvested leaves to squeeze out drops of aloe and apply to the sunburn. Alternatively, use an aloe vera prepared product and apply topically to affected areas.
Apple cider vinegar compress – sure it stinks, but it works miracles in taking the heat out of a nasty sunburn. Soak a cotton ball and apply directly to affected areas, or soak a washcloth to cool larger areas. Helps prevent blistering/peeling.
Baking soda bath – add about a cup of baking soda to a lukewarm (or cool, if you can stand it) bath and soak affected areas. Alternatively, dissolve in water and make a cool compress.
Cucumber spa treatment – fresh cucumber slices will cool and soothe sunburns.
Epsom salt soak – dissolve 1-2 cups Epsom salt (available at any local pharmacy and most groceries) in a tepid bath, or make a cooling compress with a wash cloth or soft rag.
Oatmeal spa soak – oatmeal has a remarkable cooling and moisturizing effect. Add some to your bath water and soak; alternatively, fill a clean soft sock (one you don’t intend to wear again) with oatmeal and tie the open end closed. Soak thoroughly until the oatmeal softens and use gently as a soothing compress. Also works miracles on eczema. Rinse off the oatmeal residue with cool water before drying your skin.
Potato shreds – When all you have in the house is a potato, never fear. Simply grate the potato and apply to affected area. The starch draws out the heat and soothes the burn.
Witch hazel works wonders – soak a compress and apply to affected area for quick soothing of a nasty sunburn.
While it’s fresh in your mind, why not take steps to prevent a sunburn next time? Stock up on sunscreen and place extra bottles of sunscreen in your car, your purse, near your back door (for playing in the back yard), near your front yard (for fun in the front yard), your pool/beach/gym bag, in the kids’ sports bags, and wherever else you enjoy time outdoors. Send a bottle with each child to day camp, and remind camp counselors to apply sunscreen before your child plays outdoors. If you have sunscreen with you, you’re much more likely to remember to apply it regularly. Be safe and have fun in the sun!
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June 28th, 2010
We recently ran across this article with lots of links to other articles and useful information to help you keep your kids safe this summer. This article is courtesy of About.com: Pediatrics. Remember, plenty of fun and safe summer activities are at your fingertips with an affordable rental projector from Projector123.com.
Keep your kids safe and healthy this summer season by learning about sun safety, fireworks, water safety, and avoiding insect bites.
Since bites are itchy, even without any worries about health problems, like West Nile Virus, it is a good idea to try to protect your kids from insect bites by learning how to apply an insect repellent properly.
Many parents overlook the fact that kids can get sick from the germs in the water of pools, lakes, and water parks, etc. In addition to basic swimming safety, learn how taking some simple steps can help to keep your kids and everyone else safe and healthy while swimming.
Review when you can start using an insect repellent on your kids and get help choosing an insect repellent that is safe and provides good protection against mosquito bites and other bugs.
Although you should make every effort to keep your kids safe year-round, it is especially important in the summer when most kids are out of school. Review these summer safety tips to help keep your kids safe this summer.
Are you keeping your kids safe from the sun? Take our Sun Safety Parenting Quiz to see if you know everything you should to keep your kids safe from the harmful effects of the sun.
Review the hidden dangers of kids being left or getting trapped in hot cars, which can lead to heat stroke and death.
Learn how to prevent and treat children with Swimmer’s Ear.
Mosquitos and Mosquitoe are common misspellings for mosquitoes and mosquito.
Although fireworks are a summer tradition for many families, injuries from fireworks don’t have to be if you follow these fireworks safety tips.
Kids often get afraid when a thunderstorm rolls in. Because of the damage that severe thunderstorms and tornadoes can cause, many adults have a healthy fear of them too.
Take our Summertime Safety Quiz to test your knowledge of summer safety, including water and fireworks safety and using sunscreen and insect repellents safely.
A primer to help you keep your kids safe this summer, including helping you learn about avoiding sunburn, insect bites and stings, treating poison ivy, heat illness, and poisonings.
Learn what you can do to avoid and treat sunburns in your children, including limiting sun exposure and using sunscreen.
Learn to avoid accidental poisonings this summer, including those caused by kids who accidentally ingest sunscreens, berries, cleaning solvents, insect repellents, pesticides, plants and mushrooms, and hydrocarbons in the form of gasoline, kerosene, and charcoal fluid.
Review how to avoid chiggers and treat chigger bites, which are common in late spring, summer, and early fall.
Learn what you can do to prevent and treat rashes caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
Review what you can do to avoid bites from mosquitoes and ticks and avoid illnesses like Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus.
Learn to avoid and treat heat illness and heat exhaustion.
Review the basics of preventing food poisoning during the summer at picnics parties and family cookouts.
Learn to avoid burns from fireworks and barbecue grills.
Learn what you can do to avoid and treat bee stings, including how to get the stinger out.
Summertime hazards can pose risks to your children’s health and safety. Learn to take precautions to protect your kids and promote water, sun and fireworks safety.
For many people, summer means fun in the sun. The kids are out of school, adults are on vacation and it’s time for outdoor activities like riding bikes and hosting barbecues. However, summer also is the time of year kids are most likely to be injured
Fireworks safety is important because fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries, even blindness. Learn to prevent fireworks related injuries by leaving fireworks to professionals and learn state regulations concerning the use of fireworks.
When can I start using sunscreen on my baby to protect her from the sun?
Pool Safety tips to prevent drownings in your children and promote water safety when swimming around pools and spas, plus info on diving safety.
Answers to your questions about the use of insect repellents with DEET on your kids to protect them from mosquitoes and other insects.
Foodborne illness and food poisoning do increase in the summer months, when the weather is warmer, allowing bacteria to grow faster, and more people are having picnics, barbecues and camping trips. Learn food safety tips to keep your children safe this summer.
Tips for treating and avoiding insect bites.
We are planning a missionary trip to Guatemala this summer. Do my kids need any special shots or medications before we leave?
Summertime infections can be caused by viruses, food poisoning, mosquito and tick borne illnesses. Learn simple precautions that can help your children to have a safe, fun and infection free summer.
Should your continue your child’s ADHD medicine during the summer when he is out of school?
This is a guide to some of the directories and listings of summer camps available for children with disabilities.
My 8 year old has ADHD, inattentive type and she is doing very well on Concerta. Does she need to continue taking her ADHD medicine all summer when she is out of school, or can I give her a break from it?
The West Nile virus has been spreading westward across the United States, causing infections in some people who are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Are your children at risk?
Sunburns are a little different than other types of burns, but the treatment is very similar. Learn how to treat a sunburn before you need to.
Summer is near, and there are lots of fun baby products in stores that will make your trip to the pool or beach safe and exciting for baby. Take a look at the top baby products for the pool or beach, chosen by your Baby Products Guide.
April 21st, 2010
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