Save on Glasses and Contacts

For those who wear glasses or contacts, I've come across a blog that might help you save money, with links to several different online retailers and instructions on how to order what you need based on your prescription.

Glassy Eyes

Insurers Raise the Premiums on Term Life - WSJ.com

It might be worthwhile to lock in these rates now if you have dependents who are relying on your income for the next ten to twenty years. Term life is a better value than whole life because it just does one thing and doesn't try to serve as an investment too.

Insurers Raise the Premiums on Term Life: Higher Rates Change Calculus of Buying Popular Coverage; Racing to Beat the Increase?

The job numbers today were better than expected, but keep in mind 220,000 jobs were assumed to have been created.

Now Is No Time to Skimp on Retirement Plans

Now that the market has tanked it is a better time to contribute to your 401k. However, paying off high-interest debt gives a guaranteed return. This is especially true if you are no longer getting a company match.

"Now Is No Time to Skimp on Retirement Plans"

Too many companies are cutting 401(k) contributions.

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