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Tuesday Money Tweets

May 17th, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@FlatOutFrugal: “By sowing frugality we reap liberty, a golden harvest.” –Agesilaus

@MoneyMag_Penny: Investors flocking to 529 college savings plans, says Financial Research Corp. Net flows up 75% over past 2 years.

@LaMonicaBuzz: Forget about Barney. Looks like Yahoo is the most hated purple dinosaur. $YHOO down another 4% today. Below $16 for first time since March.

@CNNMoneyTech: Sprint is offering up to $175 to those who switch from any other carrier, not just T-Mobile

@Retireby40: A Wii is NOT an Investment!

@DebtChronicles: My son is looking for a way to finance his wish list this summer – how do your kids earn money?

@FinancialUproar: If no one wants to pay for music, why are investors still paying up for music companies?

@MoneySmartBook: You don’t have to be a #financialexpert or read lots of money books to know that you have to carefully choose how to spend your money.

@Money: Americans are spending a record $3,000 a year to fill up their cars.

@TaxResolution: According to a survey @ 30% of Americans are planning to spend their #IRS refund.What about you?Did you even get a refund?

@JonChevreau: Workers aged 50-plus expect to live longer on less but unprepared for inflation.

Tags: best minds, USD, lots of money, 140 characters, barney, Business
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

May 3rd, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@Freemoneywisdom: Who else is suffering from these high gas prices? Can you say drill baby drill?

@DMWYMoney: Thoughts for Thursday: “About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends.” – Herbert Hoover

@MoneyMag_Penny: Most Americans say Medicare, Social Security are in crisis or will be in 10 years.

@Timefinance: The upside of the bad GDP report: Lower inflation? Not today, but if the economy slows probably.

@Money: Expert’s estimate: 60% of short sale contracts fall through

@AmericanExpress: 24 hrs til the Royal Wedding-& more than 60% of US consumers would spend $600 on an invitation if they could buy one

@DebtChronicles: I don’t want to set any more goals. I’m setting expectations.

@Kevin_Is_Money: Sitting at a desk all day makes me so tired. I need a job that gets me out from in front of a computer

@Daveramsey: Work is doing it. Discipline is doing it steady, Diligence is excellence everyday with discipline. The DILIGENT prosper.

@RickWarren: “When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers” Proverbs 21:15

Tags: invitation, short sale contracts, Most Americans, royal wedding, medicare, day
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

April 19th, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@GailVazOxlade: According to research, 88% of all impulse purchases are made because the item is on sale.

@Moneyville: First-time home buyer? A condo might be a good idea.

@LAMFinance: Have you been tracking your budget lately? If not, be sure to replace that extra expense with income!

@MoneylineNY: Interest Rates are at an all time loan! Great time to refinance, and get some cash for Home Improvement!

@Money: You can have a 6-mo. extension to file your taxes (get Form 4868), but today is the last day to fund a 2010 IRA.

@MoneyMag_Penny: The President & First Lady earned $1.73 million in 2010 & paid taxes of $453,77

@JoyceMeyer: What do you do when disappointment comes? You can either let it press you down or you can use it as a stepping-stone to better things.

@ThomasJStanley: The median # of hours a millionaire works before reaching the 7-figure net worth threshold? 59,800!

@SoOverDebt: The iPad want is getting almost unbearable. Second job starts tomorrow – bring on the as yet unallocated extra cash!

@DebtChronicles: Why am I driving my car to the gym? Rising Gas Prices Will Not Get Me Down!

Tags: Facebook, income, ThomasJStanley, Interest Rates, home, impulse purchases
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

April 5th, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@Loveandcents: Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Our meal finder will guide you to the perfect recipe.

@DebtChronicles: New brake pads & rotors: $265. Eliminating constant squealling from my car: Priceless. Who am I kidding , it totally sucked.

@Wisebread: Having worked with food banks-they can buy much more than you can for your $ (even w/ coupons). $ actually helps them a lot.

@MomTalkRadio: Do you know that majority of us don’t know what we’re cooking for dinner at 4 p.m. on a week day?

@FreeMoneyWisdom: I think buying gold is stupid. Dave Ramsey and Warren Buffett agree!

@TheMoneyRabbit: don’t actually owe the government this year for taxes … instead they owe me a ton!!! Yippee!!!

@Money: Biggest investor mistakes: not saving at early age, trying to time market, shunning risk. What’s yours?

@AuthorDavidBach: “Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” – Warren Buffett

@ThomasJStanley: Millionaires: Women-70%, Men-68% have shoes resoled/repaired

@MoneyMateKate: I don’t tip for take-out. It’s the same interaction as a retail transaction. Too basic to be tipworthy.

Tags: majority, finder, stupid, TheMoneyRabbit, week
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

March 22nd, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@Smalayter: Longleaf managers: If you wouldn’t feel safe visiting a country, you may not want to invest there, either.

@360Finances: Do you agree? 68% of savers/48% of non-savers thinks they can save $25/week for retirement.

@MattAboutMoney: Some car insurance companies offering discounts if you let them “spy” on you.

@SuperStarSaver: #EarthHour is happening on March 26th at 8:30pm. Tell us what you’ll be doing in the dark?\

@DaveRamsey: Microsoft, Chick-fil-A & Hobby Lobby all launched in TERRIBLE economic times. EntreLeaders know how to win despite the bad headlines.

@AuthorDavidBach: “Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating.” D. Waitley

@EntreLeadership: 94 percent of employees report a willingness to give more than is expected where passion dominates the culture.

@ChristineRomans: Save money on gas: Don’t drive like a jerk. Don’t idle too much. Don’t carry heavy stuff in the trunk.

@PslFinance: “Our houses are such unwieldy property that we are often imprisoned rather than housed in them.” – Henry David Thoreau

@Money: Study finds Americans unconcerned about rising wealth inequality. Are you?

Tags: dark, top, financial wisdom, MattAboutMoney, Henry David Thoreau, hobby lobby
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

March 8th, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@MissMoneyBee: Average tax refund this year: $3,129 according to CNN.

@TalkingCentsBlog: Interesting. People who feel more loved value material possessions less.

@DaveRamsey: I was 12 when I first heard Earl Nightengale say, “You become what you think about.” That still influences how and why I set goals.

@JobAngels: Together, we will continue to provide free services to job seekers from all walks of life. We’re humbled by your generosity and support.

@NoDebtPlan: Most of us have health insurance. Does your pet deserve the same? Why/why not?

@MattJabs: Some big banks looking to cap debit card purchase limits or raise fees on checking accounts. Surprising? I think not.

@EventualMillion: While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, another is busy making mistakes and becoming superior – Henry Link

@RegularGuyMoney: Can anyone give me a good reason to ever buy whole life or universal life insurance?

@YesIAmCheap: In case you didn’t already know, The Government Gives Free Appliances and you can get one too.

@DebtChronicles: Makin’ chili for supper…I can make a pot that’ll feed the family tonight and have leftovers for lunch tomorrow for about $7.00.

Tags: pet, universal life insurance, government, YesIAmCheap, fees, tweeting
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

February 22nd, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@USATodayMoney: Longer foreclosure process takes an average 17 months

@Inspired_Ones: You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you a winner right there. -Venus Williams

@SmartStep: Current money book I am reading what are you reading? ‘Thou Shall Prosper: by Rabbi Daniel Lapin

@DaveRamsey: First thing I do in the hiring process: Pray. I ask God to bring the right people in and keep the crazy people out.

@Money: Kicking the jobless while they’re down: Many employers won’t hire you if you’re unemployed

@TomZiglar: Put your best foot forward, and don’t drag the other one. Zig Ziglar

@LeannInspires: “If u want to feel rich, just count the things you have that money can’t buy”

@AmericaSaves: Today is the first day of America Saves Week!

@YesIamCheap: Like Renuzit on FB, and score a free Renuzit cone. They give 500 each day thru 02/28

@WalletPop: Grocery Prices, World Hunger to Skyrocket? “BLT sandwiches might be downsized to BL.”

Tags: Prosper, Saves Week, money, SmartStep, jobless, AmericaSaves
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

February 8th, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@TheRealKiyosaki: Wealth is NOT how much money you make. It’s how much money your ASSETS make.

@AuthorDavidBach: Knowing exactly why you are reaching for the goal serves as a constant source of energy to keep you going strong in the face of setbacks.

@JeanChatzky: BUMMER. New study from U of I says new women docs paid 17K less than men on avg. One big reason: We don’t negotiate hard enough for us!

@ThomasJStanley: Income inequality in America? Most in bottom fifth today will not be there tomorrow.

@360Finances: Social Security is forecast to run out by 2037. What do you think the federal gov’t should do?

@RachelCruz: “Normal” young adults go through life not knowing where they’ve spent their money… take the weird approach and tell your money what to do.

@DaveRamsey: Processes should change; principles should not. Look for better ways to do something, but never stray from your core values.

@CNNMoney: Stocks open little changed after China’s central bank hikes key lending rate for 3rd time since October. $$

@Money: So unemployment is 9%. The real problem: 11 million more workers than 11 yrs ago — but 500k fewer jobs

@WealthMates: 95% of Canadians live with debt, and spend $1.45 for every $ 1.00 they make…

Tags: RachelCruz, study, something, BUMMER, tomorrow, Income inequality
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

January 25th, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@DaveRamsey: Business tip: It’s okay to fire your customers. If they’re a problem or won’t pay, just cut them loose!

@TomZiglar: Faithfulness is an attitude; it speaks of the qualities of trust, reliability, and loyalty.

@RachelCruz: Only 17% of college students pay off their credit cards each month. Basically my generation is saying, “Hey banks, come take our $.”

@TheJennyPincher: Magicjack is well worth it and can save you tons of $$!! I just tested it out yesterday w/ great results.

@MoneyCrush: Getting out of debt means keeping your eyes on the prize — and beyond

@ThriftyMom: FREE bagel thin & light schmear with any drink purchase: Head to facebook and  “Like” Einstein Bagels

@ThomasJStanley: One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Proverbs 13:7

@JamieMunson: The Goodwill is getting to know me well, we’ve dropped off many car loads of stuff in the last few weeks, so cleansing.

@DMWYMoney: Super Bowl tickets going for $5k!

@LiveRichToday: 40% of Americans have more than 3 credit cards. How much is too much?

Tags: DMWYMoney, reliability, Green Bay Packers, money, nothing, TomZiglar
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

January 11th, 11

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@Money: Buy a 64-pack of toilet paper & a cholesterol test! Sam’s Club sells doctor-less health plan for $99/yr

@FrugalFreebies: HOT US FREEBIE – Blockbuster Express – enter Code: ESU11B, for a free rental! Valid until January 18th, 2011.

@TheSavalots: $.11 Shipping on All Orders at The Limited! TODAY ONLY!

@ChristineRomans: Covering the Verizon iPhone story and yes, I did say on tv: “I’m a phonebooth girl in an Android world.”

@MoneyCrush: Quit making excuses and start making opportunity

@DaveRamsey: Gold is the Snuggie of investing. It is sold on midnight cable TV and will make you look stupid if you buy it.

@MoneyManagement: Just got rid of our home land line. Guess I’ll have to start keeping better track of my cell phone!

@MyFindependence: Is anyone else out there addicted to playing with their mortgage pre-payment amounts and watch how it changes your mortgage ?

@YahooFinance: Kim Kardashian and her sisters sued for ($75M) prepaid card

@TheEconomist: Texas budget: The state hasn’t experienced the kind of crises that stimulate productive risk or visionary change

Tags: Gold, TheSavalots, rental, home, conversation
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

December 28th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@BudgetsAreSexy: I just found $500 worth of clothing to get rid of… should I see how much I can make off Craigslist? (answer: YES!)

@FrugalDad: Save $5 bills as you come across them. If you save just four $5 bills a month, that’s $240 towards next year’s Christmas fund!

@INGDirect: Nearly 80% of all married people hid purchases from their spouse. What about you? (We won’t tell…)

@MoneySmart: Bigger paychecks next year, thanks to the payroll tax cut

@ManishaThakor: 73 is the new 65 – Are you saving enough for retirement?

@Money: Ali Velshi: Get out there now & buy a house already!

@BasicallyMoney: “Canada’s household debt heavy as that of U.S. & represents significant threat to country’s recovery”

@SS4BC: If only I could magically make $10k in a year without doing any extra work…. thinking cap time…

@InvestorJunkie: 10 major price shifts in 2010. Yikes: oil up 25% corn up 53%!

@RamseyShow: Blake: Consumers’ holiday spending tops pre-recession level. Consumers spent 5.5% more this holiday season than in 2009. ~AP

Tags: FrugalDad, Yikes, year, country’s recovery, Velshi
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

December 14th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@MavenofSavin: Piperlime $25 certificate EXPIRES TODAY!: This is a reminder for you and for ME .

@TheQueenofFree: Good morning Twitterverse. I’m trying to stay out of the stores for the next 10 days. What about you?

@BudgetSavvyDiva: Borders and Waldenbooks retail stores cut 50% off the regular price of one item

@MattAboutMoney: Does more money equal more happiness? The debate continues.

@ChristineRomans: making new years $ resolutions yet? what are they? job, house, savings?

@ManishaThakor: Love this: India’s third richest man gives £1.27bn to children’s education charity.

@ThomasJStanley: Stop Acting Rich: $5B in gift cards never redeemed-AJC

@Quicken: Your net worth is usually determined by what remains after your bad habits are subtracted from your good ones-Benjamin Franklin

@SmartonMoney: Fun fun.. have to figure out if we’ll use a HSA or Traditional health plan via my work next year. gotta run the numbers.

@PTMoney: Don’t need no stinking degree… 12 Highest Paying Jobs with NO College Degree

Tags: ThomasJStanley, fun fun, richest man, retail stores, Real-time web, happiness
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

November 30th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@Creflo_Dollar: Live your life & make decisions that will take you in the right direction–by developing confidence in God and His Word.

@WalletPopper: #BlackFriday Is Over (total estimated spending this year: $45 BILLION) But the Deals Are Not

@ManishaThakor: Rise of what I call the “Sugar Mamma” – women bringing home the bacon for themselves.

@ThriftyNWMom: Lowe’s has large storage containers with lids for just $2.74! Have it shipped to the store for FREE shipping!

@CouponTeacher: Don’t just buy something because someone tells you it is a “deal”.

@LearnVest: Prepare Those Packages: Free Shipping Day (!) Is December 17

@Mint: Rewind 15 yrs. Who do you wish you had invested in?

@MyDollarPlan: Will You Pay for College for Your Kids?

@RetailMeNot: Where is the craziest place you have found a good deal?

@Inexpensively: How’s this for Giving Inexpensively? $10 for a $25 Microloan Gift to Help Global Entrepreneurs through Kiva.

Tags: personal finance, blackfriday, FREE shipping, Kiva, World Wide Web
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

November 17th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday (or in this case Wednesday!) we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@RobGarciasj: “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison

@kristinbrianne: Frugal fun craft tip Take broken &nubs of crayons &put in2 cupcake lined pans. Let your kids create their own colors, bake @ low temp.

@TheSammiCone: First 1,000 people to donate canned goods get a free bus ticket on Metro Nashville buses.

@TheQueenofFree: Getting ready to scour deals to see where the best toothpaste deal can be found at!

@OutofYourRut: Thrift is almost always a matter of trading time for money; seems especially true when eating out.

@ChristineRomans: USA Today said my book will coax out your inner cheapskate. Enjoy! I’m dreaming of a cheapskate Christmas

@ThomasJStanley: 76% of millionaires feel that hard work is more important than high intellect in achieving success

@RamseyShow: Blake: The #1 cause of divorce in North America is stress due to money problems/money fights.

@iantclark: Yesterday I noticed my wife had a Dave Ramsey CD in the car stereo. #ohcrap

Tags: Twitterverse, cupcake, low temp, conversation, Homemaking
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

November 2nd, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@TheQueenofFree: Don’t forget to exercise your FREEdom to vote today. It’s a gift!

@MattJabs: An inspired 30 day mission of wearing one outfit to determine needs vs. wants & to help others. Join us!

@FrugalFemina: Ways to give really do pop up out of the blue when you’re open for them. Funny how that works.

@MoneyMaus: My 2-year $300 membership to 24 Hour Fitness (via Costco) expires today. Do I buy another or try to negotiate a monthly rate?

@AmberBalanced: Officially started xmas shopping. Took care of the fiance and half of dad’s gift. Yes!

@TheSavalots: Have you joined Ebates yet? If you’re an online shopper, you will LOVE it!!

@nodebtplan: Just discovered 2nd fraudulent charge in a week on our credit card. Card canceled now. Only concern: 2nd charge was for a credit report…

@TD_Canada: 8-in-10 boomers say it’s important to pay off mortgage before retirement but 56% haven’t yet

@PayingMyself: I made almost $20 in interest last month. Sweet!

@Elle_CM: My grandparents have always said: “It never hurts to ask.” They meant for more money when you get a job to haggling in a store.

Tags: Tweets, money, Wondering, boomers, personal finance, twitter
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

October 19th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@onada01: To all my females friends planning their financial futures – you need to check out @LearnVest now! It’s an amazing website

@MoneyMateKate: VERY Expensive Tuesday: $718 for root canal and x-rays, $550ish for my 2009 taxes. And there’s another $2040 of dentalwork pending.

@Matt_SF: If just 1% of bottle water was contaminated w/ E. coli O157:H7, would you drink it? Same goes w/ buying a foreclosure right now.

@KeepingItRich: How much is ur apt, util and food bill every month? Multiply that times 12. Is it really more than $60K per year? I doubt it.

@YahooFinance: Bank of America says it lost $7.7B because of a charge tied to credit, debit card reform

@ChristineRomans: BofA says of 120,000 foreclosures reviewed, all will stand. No errors found.

@ThomasJStanley: Stop Acting Rich: Only 1 in 944 millionaires wears custom made shoes

@alphaconsumer: writing about finding your optimal debt level… can it be anything other than zero?

@jdRoth: Your finances are your own, and no one else’s.

@RamseyShow: Blake: Don’t make decisions based on fear. The majority of fear-based decisions turn out to be the wrong decision. ~

Tags: Bank of America, Twitter deals, money, Dave Ramsey, Bank of America Corporation, money tweets, deals
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

October 5th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@youngandthrifty: grand total of using Sky Miles to book 2 day car rental in Hawaii: $3.33. Realizing you are getting a kickass deal: Priceless.

@PayingMyself: Working on a post in my head about how I thought lawyers were supposed to be rich. We’re not.

@AFewShortCuts: Here is a fun question…What is your favorite item that you can never find a coupon for?

@HappyHousewife: I’m curious…. when you bought a house did you buy the first house you looked at- the last… or one in the middle?

@NewCarCoach: Do you normally buy or lease cars? Have you really considered both options?

@CharlesSchwab: Preparation is key. Focus thru the ups and downs. True for golf & investing.

@enemyofdebt: “Poor is a state of mind based on ones attitude not based on ones abilities.”

@YesIamCheap: If you’re a firefighter or EMT Dunkin Donuts is offering #free coffee. Good on October 5, 12, 19 and 26. Check your local. No word on cops.

@PennyFrugalista: Trying to not turn on the heat… it’s 60 degrees in the house right now.

@FrugalBabe: Bleh. Got our health insurance rate increase today. As of November, we’re paying $400/month for our $5000 deductible policy.

Tags: health insurance rate increase, money tweets, day car rental, Food and drink, twitter
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

September 21st, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@FiscalFizzle: What do you think is the ideal number of credit cards? 2 for me

@USATodayMoney: Reloadable prepaid cards can be handy but heavy on fees

@MyMoneyBlog: Citibank just gave me a $10 credit on an idle card to convince me to dig it up and use it again. Sneaky, but I like it =)

@OutofYourRut: Car dealers like to pretend that they don’t need your business as much as you need their car. This is patented nonsense!

@BudgetsAreSexy: Sometimes I check my accounts 3 times a day. Am I a dork?

@OutofDebtAgain: Whoot! Oh yeah, my Adsense earnings today THREE CENTS… but I made $3.72 yesterday…

@FinanciallyPoor: Quick Tip: Don’t Always Get The Cheapest Gas

@MomsWearCapes: I JUST SAVED $82 by couponing and buy-one-get-ones! HOORAY! *happy dance in the checkout line*

@FaithfulProv: Score some FREE Ramen Noodles this week at Publix.

@FinanceSavvyUK: There are many ways to budget; pen & paper, spreadsheets, software etc. Use a system that suites YOU & you are more likely to stick with it

Tags: money, personal finance, Tweets, saving money, twitter, money tweets
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

September 7th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@Prentms: Labor Day is a day to honor Industrial Age workers. The Industrial Age no longer exist. Do you aspire to a JOB in manufacturing?

@OutofYourRut: Any attempt to eliminate debt without paying it down is a shell game we play with ourselves to make debt more tolerable.

@simonsinek: Success will buy you a new house. Fulfillment will leave you inspired when you come home at night.

@JohnCMaxwell: Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubein

@MichaelHyatt: Productivity used to matter more than attitude. Not now. Attitude is what you are selling.

@Money_Ministry: Christian ministry must be delivered with agape love, not with any exchange of anything, not with any expectation of return, or revenue.

@FrugalFreebies: MONDAY FREEBIE CHECK-IN: Since there is no mail today – what was the worst freebie you have received?

@InvestorJunkie: “never before has govt spent so much & intervened so directly in credit allocation 2 spur gwth, yet the results have bn mediocre at best.”

@EverydayFinance: Ironic,the administration claims they want to “make homes affordable” (even have a program w that name),but keep propping up prices w tax $$

@moneybeagle: Ever find a small gap that was leading to big heat or A/C going right out the window? I did!

Tags: twitter, money, Labor Day, money tweets, Tweets, debt
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

August 24th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@BSimple: Do you know your score? Its important if you want to simplify your finances.

@5DollarDinners: Who needs the gym when you can push a 100 lb grocery cart around the store for 45 min! I *may* have been out of breath in the checkout line!

@MattJabs: My beautiful wife and I talked through the process of putting our home up for sale last night. Craigslist ad forthcoming.

@MoneyMatters: Would You Give Up Your Favorite Financial Sin To Achieve Financial Freedom?

@RegularGuyMoney: All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent. Thomas Jefferson

@HappyHousewife: Wow- it is actually cooler today. The high will be 80 degrees. Do I open my windows and save some $$ on the power bill this month?

@EventualMillion: My son just said “I want to be everything when I grow up.” I think that’s my problem too. :)

@FinanceSavvyUK: “If I were able to give you back all the money you’ve ever spent buying on impulse, would you take the cash and hand over the stuff?” YES!!!

@27andFrugal: #FrugalQuestion: How often do you price around for car repair? Do you have a mechanic you completely trust?

@ThomasJStanley: Affluent America? “19% of Americans believe they are among the richest 1%” – BusinessWeek

Tags: twitter, car repair, BusinessWeek, money tweets, Thomas Jefferson
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

August 10th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@TaxTweet: taking a trip, biz or personal, soon? expect to pay higher travel-related taxes

@OutofYourRut: When buying a new car, be ready to use your “Nuclear Option”—get up and leave!

@MoneySmart: Angie’s List is a great resource for finding good mechanics and other great contractors, it’s only $25 a year

@AhhPhotography: Materialism: Buying things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people who don’t matter.

@WalletPopper: We’re no geezers @laweekly! Beware the wrath of the coupon mom crowd — many a politician has been felled by underestimating their might.

@FrugalDad: Why would new financial bill allow colleges to put a cap on how much one can pay with a credit card? Maybe b/c gov’t now runs student loans?

@MoneyManagement: 1 in 4 will opt in to pricey overdraft protections

@BudgetsAreSexy: Coffee + Money blogs = Beautiful morning

@RainyDaySaver: Cars ARE total money sinks! Nothing else depreciates faster.

@CarrieCheap: If I were rich, I think I would buy like 10 wedding dresses for my wedding. They’re all so beautiful. I. Want.

Tags: Angie's List, personal finance, Overdraft, money tweets, twitter
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

July 27th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@MoneyTreeMom: Attention is friendship’s currency. Invest. -Oprah

@FinancialVision: If you take your lunch to work every day you could be giving yourself a $40 raise a week, that is an extra $160/mo or $1,920/yr. Real Money

@pastdue: If money is a poor motivator, then what do we do for clients, referrals, employees, etc.?

@FindingForward: A genius would get lost in any country without a road map. Brian Tracy

@BSimple: In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. Bill Cosby

@MillionMommyND: Don’t Be A Hen-Pecked Chicken; Be A Donkey and Declare Your Personal Independence!

@onefrugalgirl: I don’t want an extravagant life, but I would like to spend my money sharing great experiences w/ people I love

@investorjunkie: Any one wanna bet we’ll still have financial meltdowns now that #finreg has passed?

@KingdomFirstMom: Actual comment on my Facebook Page yesterday: My behind is so broke, if jesus is handing out coupons, you can count me in!

@Couponing101: Coupons aren’t just for cereal and toothpaste! I got FREE CLOTHES at Target with coupons yesterday!

Tags: twitter, Facebook Inc, Tweets, Human Interest, money tweets, Facebook
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

July 13th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@SoundMindInvest: The secret to taking the emotion out of market ups & downs? If you have a game plan, stick to it. If you don’t, get one… then stick to it!

@CrownUpdates: Pre-owned wedding dresses…ladies would you go there to save a few hundred dollars?

@DebtProofLiving: Definition of crazy: No emer fund, no savings; $650 in mo car payments because “we need 2 reliable cars.” Are you out of your mind?

@RamseyShow: Blake: In order to have a financially successful marriage , the money has to be “ours”…not “mine” and “yours”.

@Mwbuckingham: Any role performed excellently is noble. Whereas any role performed averagely, no matter how senior, is demeaning.

@tedcoine: Wealth allows you to be what you are on a much grander scale. If you’re an ass…?

@financialdude: car shop. guy comes in w/ a Mercedes, needs a tire. its all wheel drive so u cant replace 1 tire. all 4 need to go. $$$. I would be ticked.

@GrlRedBalloon: Just made a $3,0000 payment to my biggest student loan. I am going to beat psychology, ! You hear me!?

@MoneyMatters: $8,000 and $6,500 Homebuyer Tax Credits Extended Again Through September 2010 Via H.R.5623

@TomZiglar: You must manage yourself before you can lead anyone else. Zig Ziglar

Tags: Dave Ramsey, Zig Ziglar, Tweets, money tweets, twitter
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

June 29th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@BargainBabe: Thinking of doing something fun during my summer break. Any suggestions of what to do without breaking the bank?

@Shoestring: Dear LA: Going to a wedding this summer? Hit BCBG on Melrose – $300+ cocktail dresses marked down to as low as $19

@FabandFrugal: Think twice before co-signing for a loan.

@CardAnalysis: Credit card issuers- banks or credit unions- will not be able to charge inactivity fees (aka ANNUAL fee)

@EnemyofDebt: “An excuse is really just a reason to keep doing what you are doing.” Enemy of Debt

@DJSisterhen: Did you hear Kathy’s story? She paid off $50k in debt in 2009 on her way to $130k overall

@UltMoneyBlog: Is Saving Money too Overwhelming?

@RainyDaySaver: Try as I might, Being Frugal 100% of the Time Isn’t For Me

@DebtHater: Getting hungry, but don’t want what I brought to work for lunch. Don’t want to spend $ either. Any1 want to buy me lunch. Purty pleez?!

@IsoulHarris: Michael Jackson’s catalog generated $1 Billion in sales since his death last year.

Tags: Credit card, personal finance, twitter, twitter money, Michael Jackson
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

June 15th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@FinancialSamura: The markets are up 3 days in a row so far at 6:46am… has the moon turned blue and did the bookies make USA & Aus the World Cup favorites?

@MoneyBeagle: 3 million feet of boom has been placed in the gulf for the #oilspill. Someone is making some money cranking this out, I bet!

@FinanciallyPoor: Be a part of history. Sign the National Entrepreneurs’ Day petition to Obama.

@MoneyCrush: Shocked at this reader question in RealSimple — > “I tore a dress while trying it on. Can I ask for a discount?”

@aceofwealth: Nearly 1 In 5 Older Americans Withdrew Money Early From Their Retirement Accounts in 2009

@cashmoneylife: Estimated taxes due in 1 week. I love having an accountant.

@deliverawaydebt: BEER the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems -Homer (Simpson)

@LenPenzo: Just curious: What was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread?

@cheapogroovo: DISH Network really has a great promotion running. Free HD for life. Finally no extra HD fees!

@moneyfunk: Stocking Up Your Pantry: Yea or Nay?

@budgetsaresexy: I see some Subway is now charging $0.50 for drink refills… Booooooo

Tags: Stocking Up Your Pantry, money tweets, the World Cup, DISH Network, twitter, Tweets
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

June 1st, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@thedigeratilife: “If you want to feel rich, just count the things you have that money can’t buy”

@RamseyShow: Blake: “Extreme Gamers” is on the rise according to a new study. Avg age = 29. Playing video games an avg 48 hours a week! #getalifeandjob

@johncmaxwell: 2 kinds of people in this world: Realists & Dreamers. 1st know where they’re going; 2nd have already been there. -Robert Orben

@thesavalots: **DAD’S DAY IS COMING** How about Golf Equipment at GREAT prices for FATHER’S DAY??!!

@eventualmillion: Invest responsibly: Make the world a better place

@LenPenzo: Even crime wouldn’t pay if the government ran it.

@cheapogroovo: Join the Redbox Text Club and you will receive a FREE movie rental on the first Monday of the every month

@frugalistashow: Consumers Saving to Save the US Economy: As predicted in this space, Americans have gone back to saving.

@moneymatters: Last week: Home-Buyer Tax Credits Are Being Delayed Or Denied For Some Filers

@KNSFinancial: Someone 40 pounds overweight is paid 9 percent less than his thinner colleagues!

Tags: FATHER'S DAY, homebuyer, frugal, Redbox Text Club, money advice, money tweets
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

May 18th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@Gary_Foreman: Want free checking? – Check out credit unions. Lower fees and a network of ATMs are just some of the offerings

@MSN_Money: Euro hits a 4-year low against US dollar

@MoneyManagement: Store restroom has a dial timer in place of a light switch so the light turns off automatically in 10 min. Brilliant!

@DJSisterhen: For the econ nerds, credit card delinquency rates are falling, folks are paying their bills

@MoneyMatters: Is It OK To Just Stop Paying Your Underwater Mortgage And Walk Away? my answer? No. What’s yours?

@Flexo: Writing an article about an 18-year-old who bought a house from her winnings for showing championship hogs…

@Leanlifecoach: Knowledge = Money In The Bank

@BudgetsAreSexy: i think it’s time for something hella fun, and hella cheap – a walk.

@CleverDude: I’m tired of buying and spending. How about you?

@fcn: “I want to do that thing rich people do where they turn money into more money.” – Liz Lemon, 30 Rock

Tags: money tweets, Business, Technology, Tweets, Liz Lemon, Finance, twitter
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

May 11th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@CarrieCheap: I think probably the biggest mistake you can make when it comes to planning for retirement is starting to plan when you’re 59.

@krystalatwork: Wearing an Anthropologie shirt that I found at a used clothing store. :)

@Keepingitrich: I’m seriously going to fix my budget to hire a house cleaner, seriously!

@ForbesWoman: As the recession wanes, men are gaining jobs but women are still losing them.

@ramseyshow: Blake: “Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard at it.” – Dave

@cgchamberlain: OH Treasurer K. Boyce, “69% of teens report they learn finances from their parents who spend $1.22 for every $1 earned.”

@ThomasJStanley: Only 20% of millionaires believe that their high school teachers would have labeled them as “most likely to succeed.”


Tags: Planning, CarrieCheap, Social media, twitter, Blake, OH Treasurer K
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

April 20th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@BudgetsAreSexy: “I always knew I was going to be rich. I don’t think I ever doubted it for a minute.” – Warren Buffett (confidence!)

@Dinks_Finance: Happy Finances equal a Happy Retirement. Be open and talk to your spouse about money.

@OutofYourRut: There are the far larger affects of TV on our finances in the form of time, opportunity costs, and influence.

@enemyofdebt: $12,877,714,305,798.84 (+) #nationaldebt Give him a chance they said….

@lukelefevre: “Debt is an evil plot to keep you poor.” – Seth Godin

@ramseyshow: Blake: How much sense does it make to have $5,000 in credit card debt and spend $250 a month playing golf?

@DanielLapin: “Takers” like high taxes while “Makers” recognize the evil of limitless government seizure of your money.

@ChristineRomans: Social security and federal benefits checks will all be direct deposit by 2013. Will save taxpayers $300 mln in 5 years.

@Future_of_Pay: Even with recovery, perks may not come back. What would you rather have: your pay or your perks restored?

@ThomasJStanley: The median millionaire’s home? $469,021

Tags: Seth Godin, Business, Finance, twitter, Warren Buffett
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

April 6th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

ThomasJStanley: 9% of decamillionaires mow their own lawns.

jeffrosecfp: Tax deadline is approaching. Make sure you get your IRA contributions in before its too late!

RamseyShow: Blake: Losing is no disgrace if you’ve given your best. – Jim Palmer. Great game Butler.

Money Matters: I must say that Bank of America’s twitter customer service @BofA_Help was much more helpful than their phone support. Good follow through.

athriftymom: Free tips for $ management for women: Sign up for DailyWorth, a free daily email about money management for women

saving4someday: Making ice cubes out of the lemonade will keep it from becoming watered down. Works for most non-sparkly drinks.

MomsWhoSave: The Entertainment Book now $15 w/free shipping!

Elle_CM: Still Time to Open and Fund Your IRA Before April 15th

SuzeOrmanShow: Are you wondering if mortgage rates are going to go up or stay the same – the answer is UP– so know that if you are thinking about buying

Tags: Tweets, twitter, Great game Butler, money tweets, Social media
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

March 23rd, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@IAmAMoneyMagnet : Free Ben & Jerry’s & Starbucks Today! {3/23/10}: Today is March 23-otherwise known as FREE Ben & Jerry’s Cone Day.

@RamseyShow: Blake: Recent college graduates carry an average debt burden of $23,200. Students have borrowed $527 billion to go to school. – Equifax

@SuzeOrmanShow: HEALTH CARE REFORM HAS PASSED AMAZING HISTORY HAS JUST BEEN MADE

@thomasjstanley: Money makes life easier, not better.

@brokeinthecity: Money only makes you happy if you have more than your neighbours

@johncmaxwell: If you want to get ahead with others, focus less on CORRECTING & more on CONNECTING.

@christineromans: Examples so far of luxuries u cannot live w/o — a nice meal out, fancy cupcakes, fine champagne. Only food?!

@frugaldad: New student loan legislation reduces cap on required loan payments and reduces the req’d payment term from 25 to 20 yrs. After 20, forgiven.


Tags: money, Tweets, Starbucks, twitter, debt
 

Tuesday Money Tweets

March 9th, 10

Wondering what the best minds in money are tweeting about? Every other Tuesday we’ll fill you in on the conversation with Tuesday Money Tweets. You’ll get the 140 characters (or less!) of the financial wisdom you crave from around the Twitterverse.

@ramseyshow: Blake: Grown-ups who spend everything they make are called LOSERS…and Congress. –

@tradethecycles: Steve Forbes: “Government spending has never worked as a trigger for sustained and vibrant economic growth. Ever.”

@moneydesktop:  Turn down the thermostat on your water heater. 120 deg F is hot enough & you save a lot by not heating the water to 140

@K_dot_RE: Do you believe in prenuptial agreements? they’re not only for rich folks

@JohnCMaxwell: Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why. -Bernard Baruch.

@nancytrejos: Said a friend: “You can afford anything on Fridays.” Um, not sure about that.

@Deliverawaydebt: 10 deliveries, 3 stiffs, and crappy tips make for an unhappy pizza dude tonight.

@financialsamura: All I’ve gotta say is this: You’ve got to differentiate between opportunity & REAL opportunity. When it’s staring you in the face KISS IT!

@MoneyCrashers: Self indulgence makes us slaves to our egos while self discipline and restraint are portals to real freedom. – Daniel Lapin

@TodaysEconomy: Economist:”It looks like we’ll have to wait until 2011 to see as many Canadians working as before the recession.”

Tags: fall, twitter, Economist, Dave Ramsey, Business_Finance