Shelley Elmblad

Contributing Writer
Shelley Elmblad - Creative Photos by Caroline
Shelley Elmblad - Creative Photos by Caroline

Shelley Elmblad is a freelance writer with a multitude of interests and an ambition for research. Shelley has been teaching people how to manage their money since 2005, and is a master gardener who owned and operated a residential landscape maintenance business. She has also worked in human resource consulting, manufacturing, fitness instruction and computer consulting. Shelley has written numerous training manuals, designed and taught computer software courses, and has volunteered at her church to work on a financial accounting project.

Shelley's Suite101.com articles focus primarily on personal finance and computing. She also writes personal finance software tutorials and reviews for About Financial Software and writes for Milwaukee Personal Finance at Examiner.com. Her formal education includes a Bachelor of Science – Business Administration degree, master gardener certification, health and fitness coursework, and Small Business Administration seminars.

From Shelley Elmblad: My goal is to inform my readers with easy-to-understand articles focusing on practical tips in a variety of topics.

Latest Articles

What Is Meebo Instant Messager?
Are you tired of trying to keep up with contacts on multiple Instant Messaging accounts like Yahoo, AIM, Google Talk and other IM providers? Get meebo!
Jan 21, 2008 - Shelley Elmblad
Graceful Regifting
Is regifting worth the cost savings? Only with the right intentions. Find out how to regift thoughtfully while sticking to your gift-giving budget.
Dec 16, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad
Holiday Budget Spreadsheet Templates
Create a holiday budget and control holiday spending with this collection of the best holiday budget planning spreadsheet templates and holiday budgeting online tools.
Dec 5, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad
Holiday Pretzel Cookies
Need to bake Christmas cookies but you are short on time and need to stick to your budget? Bake up a bunch of these yummy budget holiday treats!
Nov 29, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad
Healthy Cost-Cutter Turkey Soup
Low cost, good-for-you turkey soup recipe extends turkey leftovers and stretches grocery budgets. Enjoy turkey vegetable soup now, and freeze some for quick meals later.
Nov 28, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad
Shop at IKEA to Save Money
Whether buying gifts or looking for low-cost furniture and decorating items, IKEA has what you need at great savings.
Nov 18, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad
Join a Freecycle Community
Freecycle groups are an example of how we can act locally while having a global effect, save money and help others keep a frugal lifestyle as well.
Nov 1, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad
Free Personal Finance Software
Take a look at the top three free online personal finance software options and see how you can manage your money and save money with free financial software.
Nov 1, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad
How to Use Free Yahoo Groups
Get the details on Yahoo! Groups, then learn how to join groups or set up your own Yahoo! Groups to share ideas and get information with these online discussion groups.
Nov 1, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad
Save Money with Generic Drugs
Find out just what a generic drug is, why generic drugs are so inexpensive and how you can be sure these medications are safe to use.
Oct 19, 2007 - Shelley Elmblad