Do You Want A Bailout?
I frequently hear a commercial for this organization that aids people in getting out of debt. It goes something like this: “Overwhelmed by credit card debt? are you aware of the stimulus plan to...
View ArticleControl
Much of personal finance is about self control, or control in general. Control your environment by keeping yourself away from the temptations of your vices (clothing, dinners out, luxury travel)....
View ArticleSpending and Stability
As everyone knows, I started a new job on March 15. I really like my new job, as I’m able to walk to work and I don’t have to drive anymore. I can also network better with friends in my town, and...
View ArticleWork Travel and Personal Finance
With my new job, I travel quite a bit – at my old job I went to 1 conference and it was about 15 miles down the road. Other than that, there was nothing work travel related at all. At the new job I...
View ArticleBig Purchases
Recently, I’ve had to make a few rather large purchases recently, and because of the taxes that I was fortunate enough to pay this month, For the first time since August 2009 I spent more money than I...
View ArticleSeven Months In, Where Did It Go?
As I mentioned in my monthly review, this year has been pretty rough on my finances. I’ve been on the road a lot, had a few higher than expected expenses, and have been traveling quite a bit for...
View ArticleMarriage Finances Update
At the beginning of the second quarter, I posted about how H and I were still getting used to married finances. We had developed a plan to curb our spending, and I thought that we were going to make a...
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