Whidbey's Frugalista

There are a few websites which will help you in your journey to keep your New Year’s Resolutions:

43 Things.com:

http://www.43things.com/

Be encouraged by people who have already accomplished what you’ve set as a goal for yourself, or find people to partner with in your shared goals.  You can even set up for automatic emails to be sent to you, reminding you of your goals.  There is also an iPhone app from 43 Things.com

SparkPeople.com: is the place to find free advice and assistance in meeting your diet goals.  Free diet plans, calculators, and trackers are some of the tools you’ll find.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/

MoneywiseWomen.com: Washington State based network of finance authors, speakers and mentors who provide information to inspire women to have the best financial futures possible.  Sign up as an email member and you will receive free periodic articles, full on encouragement and vital information.

Moneywise Women is holding a one-day conference in several Washington State cities this year.  For their conference in Bellingham on March 20, they are offering half-price tickets (limited supply) for those that register soon.  Visit their website for a full list of upcoming conferences.

http://moneywisewomen.net/

Free Consumer Action Handbook ( full edition available online):

Order your free copy of this annual encyclopedia of all things money.  Consumers become instantly wiser when they get their hands on this free publication — or view it in its entirety online.  Anything you want or have to do with your money — it’s here.  Be aware of scams, “who to contacts” for when circumstances go wrong, and how to prevent your becoming a victim of identity theft — and more!  The processes of filing a complaint, investing, bankruptcy, and other topics are here in a convenient, easy-to-read format.

http://www.consumeraction.gov/

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