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net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
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Money Archive
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Making food for cheaper at home or eating smart when eating out
Posted on December 25, 2007 | 22 CommentsI’ve been teaching BF how to make sushi, and it got me thinking: making food at home is a HECK of a lot cheaper than buying it in a store. But you knew that right? …the only problem is what if you like specialty foods... -
Saving money on beauty
Posted on December 24, 2007 | 4 CommentsI just looked over my huge makeup collection and realized what brought it all on – impulse shopping. But I talked to some of my other friends and they’re telling me that they have a ton of makeup (one girlfriend of mine has a HUGE... -
Changes for 2008
Posted on December 20, 2007 | 15 CommentsGot me thinking… I have so many random thoughts going through my head right now, I need to get them listed to really see where my life is going for 2008. 1. Starting to save for retirement again in 2008. Stopped the payments because I... -
Finances and Marriage
Posted on December 20, 2007 | 7 CommentsBEFORE you get married, here are a couple of things to discuss with your soon-to-be love: Tell each other about purchases…BEFORE you buy them If you can’t do this then you aren’t ready to be married. I wish I had read this before. But then... -
Shopping to fill an emotional void
Posted on December 19, 2007 | 10 CommentsRemember how I told you I was (and am) a recovering shopaholic? I used to go out to the mall and blow $300 each visit. And since I was bored, I’d go to the mall once every week or two weeks to relieve stress and... -
Talk about money. Talk about it often.
Posted on December 12, 2007 | 2 CommentsI cannot stress enough that in a relationship, even if you don’t handle the investments on a daily basis or are very interested in it, learn at least the basics so you can ask informed questions. And to NOT feel like you’re asking stupid questions.... -
Debt-proofing your holiday
Posted on November 28, 2007 | 1 CommentI know everyone’s excited about Christmas coming up (me too!!!) but don’t forget that with spending money on others (and yourself ) for Christmas also means making a budget and making sure you don’t blow it for one day (much like a wedding actually..) and... -
October Debt Payment + October Goals
Posted on October 5, 2007 | 2 CommentsThe one thing I hate about my Excel system is that it’s too damn efficient LOL!!! I put a line item in my daily budget expense tracking, and it automatically updates all of the other 5 sheets I have once I link it to my... -
Calculating your net worth..
Posted on September 18, 2007 | 8 CommentsTrent made a great point about The Millionaire Next Door and their calculation of what your net worth should be at certain points in your life. Target Net Worth = Age X Annual Pre-Tax Income / 10 So, let’s say I’m a 23 year old,... -
Do these statements sound familiar to you?
Posted on September 16, 2007 | 6 CommentsGo to the page to see the pictures w/ the statements. Part 1: First 25 Post Secret-like Money Confessions Part 2: Second set of 25 Money Confessions These are the ones that stood out at me: “I still can’t forgive my parents for spending my...