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 [...]
I’ll Pay for this . . . Later
October 31st, 2008 · 4 Comments · mind over money
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 [...]
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. [...]
Tags: mind over money·Saving
