Last month was our first month without making a single credit card payment!! Well, unless you count that $4.91 in prorated interest, but I don’t. Last month was also supposed to be the beginning of Operation Save. But it wasn’t. You see, the combination of trying out a new banking system and going EXTREMELY over… Continue Reading
Did you think the War on Debt was over since we paid off the last credit card in February? Sadly, you would be wrong. We still have quite a bit of debt hanging over our heads. More than what the credit cards were, actually. Because I went to college for 3+ years on Uncle Sam’s… Continue Reading
I am all about saving money. But when you’re busy, sometimes you have to draw the line at what you are willing to do to save a buck. So here’s a list of seven things you can do in 15 minutes (or less) that will save you $15 bucks (or more). 1. Get a reusable… Continue Reading
Normally I plan 3-4 meals per week, depending on Matt’s ever-changing work schedule. The other 3-4 days, we eat sandwiches, leftovers, or sometimes on the weekend I will get a wild hair to make some elaborate meal that takes 3 hours and 152 pots/pans/bowls to prepare. Or sometimes we’ll get a pizza. However, this week… Continue Reading
A couple of months ago I mentioned that I only shop at Target. There’s a good reason. Besides anything not at Target isn’t worth buying. Life is all about balance. Give and take. Work and play. Time and money. This time last year I was all about the Benjamins. Because I didn’t have many of them. So… Continue Reading
