Budgeting used to be one of those things I thought were for other people, not for me. I thought a budget was a good idea for someone who couldn't manage their money, and I was managing mine just fine on my own. Never mind the fact that I was racking … Continue reading...
Joining the Yakezie Challenge
Posted on March 13, 2011 // 5 Comments
It feels silly since I've only been blogging for a minute, but I decided to enter So Over Debt in the Yakezie Challenge. Yakezie is an awesome network of personal finance sites/blogs. In order to join, I am committing myself to a 6-month … Continue reading...
Send Your Finances to Therapy
Posted on March 12, 2011 // 1 Comment
Thinking about money can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when your money situation is as out of control as mine used to be. No matter what state our finances are in, we tend to think about money in terms of something else we understand. … Continue reading...
Weekend Thrift Fail
Posted on March 7, 2011 // 2 Comments
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...
