Category Archives: budget

5 Fairy Tales That Keep You in Debt

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

If you’re struggling to pay off debt, you’ve probably spent some time asking yourself, “How the heck did I get into this mess?” In fact, you might be reading this because you googled a variation of that question. For a species … Continue reading →

Posted in budget, credit, debt, goals | 34 Comments

I’m So Over Coupons

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

This post was inspired by a Google search for “so over coupons” that led someone to my site. I laughed when I first saw it, then I realized, Hey, I really AM over coupons! So, for the person who searched … Continue reading →

Posted in budget, confessions, coupons, rant, saving | 42 Comments

Personal Budgeting for Impulsive Teenagers

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

This is a guest post from Jonny Pean at Finance Wand. Are you wondering why personal budgeting is important for your teenage son or daughter? The sooner they understand the value of money, the better for them (and of course … Continue reading →

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Spending Roundup for August

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

What an interesting month it’s been for my finances! There have been changes in my budget, income, AND spending, making it slightly more complicated to keep track of everything. Here’s the breakdown of where my money went in August: Fixed … Continue reading →

Posted in budget, saving, spending | 16 Comments