http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget Frugal finances in Southeast Michigan Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:28:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Squawkfox is hosting the July 8 Festival of Frugality. Here is part of her introduction: The bloggers in this festive edition have gotten down to the nitty gritty of frugal living. Follow this frugal festival to find the fruitful ways to live simply with the essential bare necessities. And with that hint ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/08/festival-of-frugality-78/ Yes, for the third time in a month, we've had water coming into our basement. That severe thunderstorm and downpour in Monroe this afternoon triggered the problem. We know what the cause is now - water is puddling in the side yard between our home and a neighbor's home. Then the water ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/08/flooded-basement-v-3/ The following is a letter to the editor printed on page 4A of today's print and e-editions of The Monroe Evening News. It refers to a story called "Last minute options" printed on 9B of July 3 print and e-editions of The MEN. Click here for an on-line link and ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/08/a-readers-frustrations-on-college-aid/ Did you read the Parade magazine story in Sunday's paper titled "Smart ways to save on gas?" The story is now available on line. A snippet: It may seem odd, but you’ll get better summer mileage by cranking the A/C on the highway, since open windows create drag at high speeds. (If ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/08/parade-smart-ways-to-save-on-gas/ USA Today has this article today: As food costs soar, it's back to basics. A snippet: "It takes three things to be well nourished: knowledge, money and time," says Adam Drewnoski, director of the Center for Public Health Nutrition at the University of Washington in Seattle. "If you have three out of three, ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/08/usa-today-as-food-costs-soar-its-back-to-basics/ The MonroeTalkers are chatting on: Price of gas will change your lives? http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/08/monroetalkers-on-the-price-of-gas/ National Public Radio's Morning Edition had this broadcast today: Credit crisis shakes confidence in student loans. A snippet from the text piece: With the economy in a downward spiral, lenders have been pulling out. Funding for new loans has dried up, and public confidence in the program seems shaky for the first ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/08/npr-credit-crisis-shakes-student-loans/ The Detroit News has this story today: Bad times are good for the repo man. A snippet: WEST BLOOMFIELD -- A repo man will rarely catch you with your pants down. He will, more likely, strike when your pants are off and your teeth are in the soaking glass. He is a night ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/08/detroit-news-bad-times-are-good-for-the-repo-man/ Mighty Bargain Hunter is hosting the July 7 edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. Here are some of the posts you'll find on all things financial: Passive Family Income presents Preparing for house guests and added expenses: "I have brainstormed several expenses (direct or indirect) that we will incur while ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/07/carnival-of-personal-finance-77/ This story is on line at monroenews.com, it happened too late in the day to be in the print edition of The Monroe Evening News: Monroe store burns, arson suspected. A snippet: A suspected arson fire caused extensive damage to a Monroe grocery store this morning. Owner Nabil Bally and his wife were ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/budget/2008/07/07/monroe-food-center-burns-arson-suspected/