Archive for May, 2012

Tablet Time Giveaway! Win a New iPad or $540 Cash!

Posted by Aloysa on May 31st, 2012

 

I usually don’t offer giveaways on My Broken Coin. But this one is so great, that I could not resist it.

I’ve partnered up with Measuring Flower who is the coordinator of the Tablet Time giveaways, I’d Rather Be Changing Diapers, and The Anti-June Cleaver who are the hosts of this Tablet Time giveaway, the sponsoring company SpringCoin and some other great blogs.

I think it is time to start celebrating Father’s Day early this year with a Tablet Time giveaway!

Let’s talk about prizes:

New iPad Option

16 GB Wi-Fi new iPad tablet in black or white
polyurethane Smart Cover in dark grey, light grey, prink, green, or blue
optional 2 lines(…)

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A Rebel in Blue Jeans

Posted by Aloysa on May 29th, 2012

I got my first pair of jeans when I was 26 years old. I just moved to the United States, and, after some examination of my wardrobe, my stepfather told my mother that I needed to go shopping. Understandably, my Lithuanian clothes did not fit well into an American lifestyle.

My first jeans were from Gap. I still remember that odd feeling of foreignness that those jeans stirred in me. I finally realized that I was indeed in a different country, in an unfamiliar reality.

Jeans were not a very common form of attire back home. In the Soviet Union they represented(…)

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Why I Took Out a 401K Loan

Posted by Aloysa on May 23rd, 2012

Two years ago I took out a 401K loan to pay off my personal loan. Don’t gasp. Don’t shake your head. Don’t judge, or be judged, remember? Most financial bloggers recommend to never borrow from your 401K. They are right: the risks of taking out a 401K loan outweigh the benefits by far.

However, I believe that there is no general formula that works the same for everyone.

Every person’s circumstances are unique. Many factors should be taken into account when considering a 401K loan. In my situation, taking out a 401K loan was the best move that I have ever made(…)

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My First Podcast: Consumerism Commentary and Mail-Order Brides

Posted by Aloysa on May 21st, 2012

A few weeks ago Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asked me if I would be willing to do a podcast and talk about my mail-order brides article series. Without a second thought, without a hint of hesitation, I said “yes, of course.” We set up a date, and time, and only then it hit me:

I will be interviewed! People will hear me talk about my mother’s personal exploits as well as my own. How much more awkward than that can it get?!

I have to admit that I almost refused to give this interview. I am not a good public speaker. I(…)

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The Financial Dangers of Being a Mail-Order Bride

Posted by Aloysa on May 18th, 2012

I’ve been asked by one of my male readers why I am not addressing the risks that men face in a mail-order bride situation. I do not address men’s risks because they are not the ones who end up in a foreign country with no means of support, fully depending financially and emotionally on their spouse.

I chose to speak from a women’s perspective for two reasons. One is pretty obvious. I based my previous posts on my own experience. Second, while I have lived in the United States I’ve met a few women who were mail-order brides. Just like my(…)

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Letter to Men in Our Gym’s Weight Room

Posted by Aloysa on May 14th, 2012

Folks,

Yes, YOU doing curls in the squat rack! Listen up!

I like lifting weights for one reason only. Lifting weights transforms your body faster than any cardio exercise will ever do. I am sure you can agree with me or you would not be here showing your competitive streak by lifting 300 pounds while screaming like a little boy who is being mauled be a bear.

If you ask me what is my preference in a workout, I will be honest and say that I don’t like to work out. But exercising is good for us, so I try to push myself and go(…)

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Sunday Reading Salon

Posted by Aloysa on May 13th, 2012

I haven’t reviewed some of the great posts in a while. So, what’s new out there? Get yourself a cup of coffee, and let’s read.

American Debt Project introduces the eBay Series: The eBay Series: Successful eBay Customer Service. Don’t miss it!

101 Centavos is resurrecting some of his dormant posts. I highly recommend Career Tips For Young Folks.

20s Finances is talking about Commuting to Work by Bike to Save Money. Let’s wish him good luck with this endeavor.

Daily Money Shot is explaining Why we’ll never be a 1 car family.

Retire By 40 might be taking an early retirement soon. There is no surprise that he is pre-occupied with Healthcare Options for Early Retirees(…)

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How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

Posted by Aloysa on May 11th, 2012

This post is presented by Beaker. If you want to see more posts written by him, make sure to check out Under Beaker’s Microscope tag at the end of this post.

Money is very important in our society. We are all working very hard for all the money we can get our hands on. Money brings out the worst in people as it has been blamed for destroying marriages, friendships, and even families. My opinion is that money is being used as the excuse to destroy marriages, friendships, and even families. Not in all cases is this true, but I think(…)

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