I usually spend my weekends close to home. I've become really good at finding fun stuff to do without spending a ton of money, like hardcore Apples to Apples tournaments with some of my best friends (if you've never played, you're missing out!) or … Continue reading...
Extra Income? Yes, Please!
Posted on March 5, 2011 // Leave a Comment
For several months now, I've wanted to find a way to earn extra money. I'm paying my bills, paying down debt, and saving, but my goals seem really far away sometimes. I used to complain about needing more income when I was spending like crazy, but … Continue reading...
What was your lightbulb moment?
Posted on February 26, 2011 // 6 Comments
You know what I mean. The moment when you realized, Holy crap! I need to do something about my money situation! Not just thinking about doing something, but actually deciding to do it. For me, it's kind of hard to pinpoint. I already told you … Continue reading...
PNC Virtual Wallet: Love of My Life
Posted on February 23, 2011 // 16 Comments
PNC's Virtual Wallet is one of the biggest contributors to my financial turnaround. I don't work for PNC, and they don't pay me to tell people about Virtual Wallet (though they should!), but I talk about it all the time. Gushing to follow. When I … Continue reading...
My Financial Beginnings, Part Two
Posted on February 20, 2011 // 7 Comments
If you missed Part One, you might want to start there to get the full picture of where I'm coming from. After a short detour, I'm back to finish the story of how I got into so much debt. When I left off, I was newly married with a toddler and … Continue reading...
