Some may wonder why I’ve been talking about food so much at You Have More Than You Think. Besides the fact that I like it – I mean really, really like it. Food is an area in my finances where I’ve always struggled. When you yearn to savor the delicious flavors of all things edible, [...]
Guest Post at Modern Hippie Mag: The Beginner’s Guide to Freezing Food
January 30, 2010 By 5 Comments
Remember when I made that New Year’s resolution to reduce food waste by 75%? Yeah, I’m serious about that. Thus far, I’m doing pretty good. There’s much room for improvement, but still, I feel like I’m on the right track. As I mentioned about a month ago, part of my strategy for decreasing food waste [...]
You Have Less Than You Think
January 27, 2010 By 21 Comments
It’s possible you’ve noticed, but in case you haven’t, let me just say, I really love talking about personal finance. So much so that I volunteer for two organizations as a financial education counselor. This past Saturday, I taught a two-hour course titled Know Your Credit Report. It’s one class in a 5-part series on [...]
Clean, Coupon, Organize to Save Money
January 21, 2010 By 13 Comments
What’s happening to me? Lately, I’ve been experiencing an unnatural urge to clean, coupon, and organize. Looks like meal planning was just the beginning of The Domestication of Shawanda Greene. Wait. Aren’t cats and dogs domesticated? *Shrugs shoulders* What I’m trying to say is I feel like I’m undergoing some sort of transformation that’s eluded [...]
How to Screw Uncle Sam and Yourself at the Same Time
January 19, 2010 By 8 Comments
I almost made a huge mistake. It’s a mistake I see other people make that drives me nuts. Although we’ve already talked about taxes this week in conjunction with the TurboTax Deluxe Online 2009 giveaway, there are other matters we should discuss. Most people wish to pay as little tax as legally possible. I’m no [...]
Giveaway: Free TurboTax Deluxe Online 2009
January 18, 2010 By 63 Comments
This giveaway has ended and prizes have been claimed, but don’t despair. Read on to learn how you might still qualify for free tax preparation software. Ha ha. That rhymes. Last Thursday, I attended a Meet and Eat and Drink hosted by the good folks of TurboTax. Although I absolutely adore and appreciate you, dear [...]
The Pinnacle of Frugality
January 13, 2010 By 12 Comments
This is a guest post from Daniel Packer of Sweating The Big Stuff. Daniel writes about negotiating, budgeting, and saving and always loves finding a great deal. To read more, subscribe to his feed or follow him on Twitter. Two weeks ago, my roommate alerted me to a great deal at our local supermarket. Triscuits [...]
This is My Confession: I Got Scammed
January 12, 2010 By 7 Comments
This morning, I was all fired up to come home and blog about my 2010 Roth IRA contributions as well as the logic behind investing in Charles Schwab ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). That burning desire has since simmered. There’s a more pressing matter I have to get off my chest. You see, I’ve been scammed. [...]
