So, a week away from the blog and guess what happens?
I buy a new car!
Eep!
Yesterday, my post about how blogging can help you improve your finances ran on Being Frugal. Re-reading the post reminded me how much I do depend on the blog to keep me on the straight-and-narrow financial path. I haven’t been blogging [...]
Our Big, Fat, Semi-Frugal Decision
November 14th, 2008 · 5 Comments · debt
Tags: debt·mind over money·shopping
I’ll Pay for this . . . Later
October 31st, 2008 · 4 Comments · mind over money
Today was bill-paying day for me. This is the eighth month of my “new” approach to money. For years, I juggled credit card and student loan debt. It’s only now that I have a full-time job and a supportive spouse that I’m able to manage my finances more responsibly.
When I logged into my online banking [...]
Tags: credit card·debt·Saving
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 [...]
