My Daily Dollars

On the road to financial freedom, one day at a time

Our Big, Fat, Semi-Frugal Decision

November 14th, 2008 · 5 Comments · debt

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 [...]

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To Save, Play the Waiting Game

August 21st, 2008 · 4 Comments · Saving, mind over money

A friend of mine has had a series of status updates on Facebook regarding an iPhone. Every few days he lets us know that he’s successfully resisted the temptation to buy one again. I like that he’s put it out there because the longer he waits, the more likely he is to avoid the purchase. [...]

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My Debt-Reduction “Ah-ha” Moment

August 14th, 2008 · 2 Comments · debt, mind over money

If all goes well, I’ll be paying off the last of my credit card debt in two more weeks.  Like lots of people who started college in the ’90s, I got my first card for the infamous “free t-shirt.”  Now, fourteen years later, I’m finally going to stop carrying a balance on my cards!  It’s [...]

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