Amazon.com WidgetsVisiting friends of ours over the weekend made us re-evaluate my new zeal for frugality, just a bit. The couple has a lovely home, several expensive cars, and travels on a regular basis. “They certainly make more money than we do,” I kept reminding myself. “This is why we don’t want to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Saving'
How to Finance Your Dreams, Day by Day
October 8th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Saving
Tags: budget·financial planning·savings
Thinking Through the Emergency Fund
September 25th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Saving
It’s hard to believe that we’re finally at the financial stage where we can decide how much to put in an emergency fund. All through my 20s, the idea of an emergency fund seemed rather preposterous. Basically, I used debt to cover emergencies: my credit cards and student loans kicked in for car repairs and [...]
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The 80/20 Rule
September 22nd, 2008 · 7 Comments · Saving
It’s nearing the end of September, so soon I’ll be calculating what extra money I’ve found this month. These “snowflakes” come from taking surveys, staying under budget for the month, filling out rebates, and selling things. If you click on “My Debt,” you’ll see that I found between $200 and $400 each month to send off to [...]
