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 [...]
How NOT to Lose Your FSA Money
Clean, Coupon, Organize to Save Money
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 [...]
Did We Learn Anything from the Recession?
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)
Get Over Yourself. You're Overpaid.
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
6 Simple Ways to Outsmart the Credit Card Companies
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 [...]






Weekly Roundup – Valentine’s Day Edition
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 [...]