I just finished my reports for Angie’s List and I can’t wait to receive my free Flip. This is such a great promotion and there is still time for you to sign up and share your reviews of local services. Here are the details:
Angie’s List is giving away a free Flip digital camcorder this month during it’s Report Drive. Members will receive a free Flip when they submit 15 reports (3 of which must be in the medical category.) Plus each report you submit enters you in a drawing for a …

I was on Atlanta & Company again today. The segment went well. But the best part was meeting and chatting with Maureen McCormick aka Marcia Brady. She was very nice and friendly. I had a chance to meet her in the green room while we were waiting for the show to start. She looked great for being 52!
Now back to the reason why I was on Atlanta & Company. I was sharing my perspective and tips on the current financial situation. Here are the notes from the segment:
Many financial pundits …

Being self-employed means being self-insured. We have no employer group coverage safety net. Becoming self-employed and then having two kids is the fastest way to learn all the ins and outs of health insurance. We now have a high deductible plan ($7000 to be exact) and an HSA. Managing our health care is a three phase process. Business Week magazine just featured part of my health care story in a special report: Health Savings Accounts: More Time, Less Money.
With Phase One, every year in April I have to  spend countless hours …

Every month I have half a dozen finance and business magazines arriving at my house. Yet no magazine gets me as excited at Real Simple. This is my indulgence magazine. Forget about gossip, tell me how to be efficient and practical.
We are constantly reminded to be green and to recycle instead of adding to the landfills. But do you ever wonder where or how to recycle something? Real Simple has compiled an A to Z Recycling Guide. This is a excellent resource. For example, did you know there was even …

Taste of Atlanta returns to the streets of Atlantic Station on October 11 & 12!
Grab a plate and enjoy tastes from over 70 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants like Dolce, Imperial Fez, The Sundial and more. In addition to great food there are kids activities, entertainment and cooking demonstrations from national and local celebrity chefs.
You can also catch Grammy Award winner and cookbook author Trisha Yearwood, food and wine authority Ted Allen, and Top Chef Finalist Richard Blais at the event.
As a Shopping Queen reader, you can receive $5 off your ticket. Purchase tickets by …