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...
Random Thoughts for Monday
Posted on March 21, 2011 // 1 Comment
- I noticed a large increase in blog traffic today. Readers are getting here in some strange ways, but mostly through Google searches for PNC Virtual Wallet. I'm glad to know my love of VW is out there for all to see! - I found $10 in my car this … Continue reading...
Budget is No Longer a Four-Letter Word
Posted on March 20, 2011 // 1 Comment
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...
