I’m Back!

Not that anyone actually noticed I was gone, lol. I have a few favorite blogs, like Fabulous Financials and BankerGirl that have provided me with a little entertainment as well as good personal finance info. When they don’t post (Where ARE you BankerGirl???), I am actually disappointed! Luckily I don’t have very many any readers yet.
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Debt Payoff Update

I have been wasting money lately and I haven’t been keeping track of my spending at all. Right now I’m feeling a little disappointed in myself because of my spending and eating out. Tonight I updated my Debt Payoff spreadsheet and my spirits are definitely lifted. As of today, I have paid off $1032.43 since [...]

Personal Finance Frenzy

Since I decided to reinvent my financial self, I have become almost addicted to personal finance blogs, books, news, websites, and pretty much anything on the subject. Little by little, I have listed each and every one of my debts, balances, interest rates, etc. I even opened a new bank account for a new beginning [...]

A New Beginning

For some reason, I like to begin things on the 1st of the month or the 1st day of the week. Tomorrow is November 1st, so I will officially begin my Total Debt Payoff! I received my mortgage payoff quote in the mail a couple of days ago and I believe that paying off my [...]

Cutting Up The Cards

I now know that I MUST do it. A few weeks ago I cut up my Target Visa and my Hooters Mastercard. (Yes, I actually have a Hooters Mastercard!) I have spent all my cash, and with two days til payday, this evening I used one of my credit cards to pay for pizza.
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The Ugly Truth

My financial house is in disrepair! Admitting that I have a problem is the first step, right? The truth is, I sometimes feel like a hypocrite because I give wonderful financial advice to my friends, family, and acquaintances. The problem is – I don’t always follow my own advice! I think that most of the [...]