Category Archives: Finance

I tried mystery shopping a few years ago. I thought it would be fun way to earn extra money so I decided to try it out. I found it was a nice way to earn extra money while doing something … Continue reading →

In the spirit of the Twelve Days of Christmas, here are twelve ways to have a frugal holiday!

Getting rid of my debt is my primary goal but I need to start saving upcoming fixed expenses. If I don’t, it will end up becoming debt again. I have to save money for my car insurance and maintenance, tuition, … Continue reading →

I succumbed to temptation today.  I was in Brooks Brothers to try on a suit.  I found two ties that I really liked and a few shirts.  I ended up buying them.  I need to update my wardrobe and this … Continue reading →

I am $1,062.67 closer to financial independence.  I started at $26,298.59 in the red and my current debt is $25,235.92 as of 04 December 2008.  I didn’t do anything special to lower it this much.  I know there is room … Continue reading →

I’ve been scouring the internet for new and original personal finance ideas to apply to my life.  I haven’t found anything that gave me an ‘ah-ha!’ moment.  It’s actually a good problem to have.  There are a lot of personal … Continue reading →