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Weekly Roundup – Valentine’s Day Edition

February 6, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 8 Comments

It’s been a while since my last roundup. One thing roundups give me the opportunity to do is discuss a topic on here that may not have otherwise come up. This week, one freelance writer and one blogger wrote about subject matters I’m deeply passionate about. Another blogger simply reminded me of the value in [...]

How NOT to Lose Your FSA Money

February 4, 2010 By Guest Poster 3 Comments

The following is a guest post from Tiá Jones, MBA. I think it’s funny that I can write this blog post for You Have More Than You Think while my poor blog, The Hostess Chick, is waiting to be updated. However, I felt this may be helpful for people like me (the readers who aren’t financially [...]

Clean, Coupon, Organize to Save Money

January 21, 2010 By Shawanda Greene 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 [...]

Eats for the Week: 11/8/09

November 8, 2009 By Shawanda Greene 8 Comments

As you can see, last week was very productive. The chicken posole was the only dish from my previous menu plan I didn’t prepare. While at the supermarket today, I happened upon hominy – the lone ingredient from the recipe that I didn’t have on hand. Before, I decided to spare myself the time and [...]

Eats for the Week: 11/1/2009

November 1, 2009 By Shawanda Greene 14 Comments

For a while, I thought menu planning was something only women with children did. Why would a young, sexy, and single urbanite like myself even consider such a thing? (I’m joking; twenty-eight isn’t that young.) As it turns out, menu planning is a great way to save money. The weight loss that usually results is [...]

Did We Learn Anything from the Recession?

September 21, 2009 By Shawanda Greene 9 Comments

Last Tuesday, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said the recession is “very likely over.” Many radio talk show hosts, television personalities, and others who are utterly clueless on matters of the economy weighed in to assess the validity of the Chairman’s statement. I’m not going to argue with the man. If he says the recession is [...]

20 Foolproof Ways to Finish Poor (Part 2)

July 7, 2009 By Shawanda Greene 2 Comments

This post is the second in the three part series 20 Foolproof Ways to Finish Poor. Admittedly, I’ve been guilty of some of these items in the past. Okay, I still struggle with number 19. I’m a lazy bum.

Get Over Yourself. You're Overpaid.

June 5, 2009 By Shawanda Greene 3 Comments

I don’t know if it’s arrogance, ignorance, or entitlement, but I often hear my fellow citizens exclaim the value of their time. When faced with a task they find unpleasant, they opt to pay someone to do it for them. In many cases, this is perfectly acceptable. However, I find a lot of people’s estimation [...]

The Case for Frugality

May 28, 2009 By Shawanda Greene 25 Comments

I’ve been told by a few people to stop being cheap. It’s interesting that every person who has told me that has a lower net worth than me. They don’t seem to understand the purpose of being frugal. I think they believe I enjoy self deprivation and sacrifice. There are probably a few of you [...]

6 Simple Ways to Outsmart the Credit Card Companies

May 23, 2009 By Shawanda Greene 3 Comments

During my never ending quest for knowledge, I stumbled upon an audio book at my local library by Kevin Trudeau titled Debt Cures “They” Don’t Want You to Know About. The “they” Mr. Trudeau refers to is the consumer lending industry. I’m all for Americans gaining their financial independence and getting out of all kinds [...]