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...
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...
