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Thank goodness for February! Now I can turn off the guilt that’s been plaguing me these last two weeks. Although I made a sort of valiant attempt at ending the month of tracking spending strong and with complete data, that lasted about 2 days. I conveniently misplaced my notepad that fit in my purse until [...]
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Last night I almost bought a cruise package for next weekend. I get frequent flier email offers from many airlines, and an intriguing one popped into my inbox the other day.
After clicking the link it showed numerous cruise options, different lines, number of nights and prices. A 3 night cruise to the Bahamas could cost [...]
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Unfortunately, most schools do not teach children about the importance of money and how to budget properly (What’s up with that!?). Because of this many kids learn how to budget from their parents. So it’s time to flex that financial muscle of yours and teach Jr how awesome you are when it comes to finances. [...]
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Turkey day has come and gone and now it’s time for the busiest holiday of the year to begin. You know what that means… spending, spending, and you guessed it… more spending. With all of the presents to buy, food to prepare and gas to fill your tank (To drive all the way to Uncle [...]
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Call it what you will: retail therapy, a “high” felt after making a purchase, a droplet of normalcy into the bucket of hard times, but people tend to buy things when they’re feeling uneasy.
Am I about to chastise you? Lecture about the ridiculousness of human nature and how you have to conquer your need for [...]
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What’s Your Cigarette?
Okay, before you click away, this isn’t entirely about cigarettes. If you don’t smoke there may still be something here for you. At least read my little story…
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Food is expensive there is no doubt about it (Well, besides ramen noodles, but who wants to eat that everyday). This is especially challenging for college students who typically have a tight budget. Even if you have a meal plan, sometimes you can get hungry after the dining commons close. So what are your options? [...]
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Living within your means is the key to staying debt free. The way to do this is to set a budget for yourself. Budgets are such a useful tool in so many ways. They can help keep you organized, keep track of your expenses, and can help you identify where you are possibly overspending. There [...]
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Electronics are extremely expensive yet easy to break. As a result, it could end up costing you an arm and a leg to fix or replace them. There are ways that will help you extend the life of your electronics.
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How’s that New Year’s Resolution process coming? Got the notebook I suggested last time? Written out a few goals? Long hand?? Okay then let’s get into the “meat of the matter” (or for you vegetarians and vegans, the tofu of the matter.) If you haven’t got the notebook, go back and read part 1. I [...]
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