You may have heard “ABC: Always Be Closing.” But what about: “Always Be Creative?” Or: “Always Be Charming?” Pick a few of these and level up … Some time ago, I read this article on Cracked (fair warning: strong language and not really safe for work) talked about six harsh truths that will make you … Read more
Summer just around the corner, huh? Is your house ready? Here are frugal tips to keep your house cooler over those summer months … It’s hot and muggy where we live during the summer. Maybe for you too! I know that we really depend on our air conditioning to stay comfortable, but we pay for … Read more
It’s good to take stock of things periodically. Here I compare our personal finance goals from six years ago, to today, and hit on the biggest game-changer: budgeting … Blogging has a lot of benefits. In one sense, it’s a public journal: a place to document what’s going on. The journaling part is valuable for … Read more
Tax forms. Yay. But not getting the proper forms before you file will get you a note from the IRS … Mid-April is often a stressful time in our household. It’s when my mother-in-law’s birthday is. (Just kidding. My mother-in-law and I get along great.) It’s stressful because that’s when taxes are due! I have … Read more
Not in the habit of saving money? You’re not alone. Here are some ways to start that all-important habit of saving money … Not everyone has the habit of saving money regularly. If this is you, then at least you’re not alone. About a quarter of Americans (out of a sample of 1,000 in a … Read more
A dentist appointment is inconvenient enough without wasting a trip there when the appointment has been canceled. Here’s when you should suspect something happened to your appointment … I’m a dental cripple due to poor brushing and flossing habits in my twenties and early thirties. Now, I make sure I take care of my dental … Read more
Transportation for a commute can be a big budget item. Here are some ways to cut that expense down to size … Transportation for a commute can be a big budget item. And for most people, paying for transportation to work is a cost of earning a living. Here are more than a dozen ways … Read more
After a thirteen-year run, the get-paid-to (GPT) site CashCrate is closing up shop as of April 1, 2019. They’re no longer accepting new accounts, and existing members have until the end of next month to earn the $20 to get paid, or else their balance for cash or free gift cards goes bye-bye. Originally I signed … Read more