Women's College Basketball - History and Background
It is well known that basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Nesmith, but what is not so well known is the history of women's basketball. The inaugural womens college basketball session was actually part of a physical education class at Smith College for girls in Conneticut.The very first ... more...

Two Story Homes: More Bang For Your Buck
If you are going to build your own home and want to get more for your money, consider a two story home. There are major parts of the construction process that can save you money over building a ranch style home. The three major areas to cut costs are excavation, the foundation, and the roof ... more...

5 Easy Ways to Save and Build Wealth
1. Pay off high-cost debt. The best investment most borrowers can make is to pay off consumer debt with double-digit interest rates. For example, if you have a $3,000 credit card balance at 19.8%, and you pay the required minimum balance of 2% of the balance or $15, whichever is greater, it will ... more...

Mortgage Costs and Fees Defined
If you are getting ready to buy a new home or to refinance your present home, you can benefit considerably by educating yourself on the basic costs and terms connected with mortgage loans and payments. Knowing in advance about current interest rates, discount points, loan fees, principal, interest, ... more...

Credit Card Wealth Secrets
"Credit card wealth secrets," the ad read. I assumed it was yet another over-hyped unworkable scheme. It probably was, but it made me remember the times in my life when I have used credit cards to make money.As Robert Kyosaki says, there's "good debt" and "bad debt. Borrowing for consumer items is ... more...

Bad Credit Home Purchase Loans - How To Purchase a Home with Bad Credit
Owning your home can be a reality for you even if you have bad credit. By educating yourself on the process, analyzing your credit, and shopping for lenders, you can find reasonable rates. Buying a home can also help you begin to build a solid financial future.Learning The Loan ProcessOne of the ... more...

Wow! What an Automobile! Hey! Where Did It Go? Somethin's Rotten in Denmark!
From the Eye of the Potato: Perception is Everything!After WWII, the boys came home and a couple of them became our scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster. They decided to resume the old troop traditions and take us to the Grand Tetons for a week.Each boy had to anti-up $13.00 to go. That was a ... more...

A Legacy of Warriors
There lies in the heart of every man a quiet hunger. A longing for an earth shaking significance. It can be heard in the quiet, most unedited times like when our head hits the pillow at night. As the pressures of the day fade away the voice catches our attention. I was meant for more than this, ... more...

Blessing The Money You Spend
A young girl opens a birthday card from her grand mother and folded inside the card is a crisp $100 bill along with congratulations and sincere wishes and hopes for happiness. A successful store rewards its customers who spend more than $20 with a bonus service or gift. A woman I know writes hearts ... more...