If you're new to SOD, I'll fill you in on a little secret: I'm slightly obsessed with my bank. I won't repeat my previous post about my love for PNC Virtual Wallet. To summarize in case you missed it, VW is the coolest thing ever and it's the #1 … Continue reading...
Complicating the System to Keep it Simple
Posted on March 28, 2011 // 3 Comments
I just made a major change to my financial plan that should, after the initial confusion, make managing my finances a lot easier. I start my part time job in April. Because I won't have a set salary, my extra income will fluctuate depending on how … Continue reading...
My Credit Sucks
Posted on March 27, 2011 // 9 Comments
There is one drawback to reading a lot of personal finance sites. Everywhere I look online, I see stuff like this: And it really makes me angry. I've talked briefly before about filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It's one of the biggest regrets of my … Continue reading...
My Son Wants a Bank Account
Posted on March 26, 2011 // 2 Comments
My son will turn 13 this summer and he has decided he wants his own bank account. He has a small savings account, a ton of savings bonds, and lots of collector coins, but he wants an actual checking account with a debit card. What finance-minded … Continue reading...
I’m No Financial Superwoman
Posted on March 23, 2011 // Leave a Comment
I have practically raised my 21 year-old cousin. Well, I guess that's inaccurate - my grandparents raised him. But before he could drive, I took him to all the places my grandparents didn't want to go, like band practice, the mall, and the movies. I … Continue reading...
