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 [...]
Budgets Aren’t Suppose to Work. You Are.
January 1, 2010 By 4 Comments
Ramit Sethi, a personal finance blogger I greatly admire and respect, recently bashed budgets again in a post entitled 7 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Money. In lie number 3, “I’m going to start keeping a budget,” Ramit correctly identifies why people don’t track their spending: It’s hard, It makes you uncomfortable, and It’s easier to [...]
10 Cost Cutting Tips for Christmas 2009
December 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
Keeping costs low during the holiday season is nearly as tough as keeping the excess weight off during Thanksgiving. While many of us are well intentioned when it comes to keeping expenses down during the holidays, our best laid plans are often crushed by the reality of the cost of food, gifts, decorations, and all [...]
Giving Uncle Sam an Interest-Free Loan Costs More Than You Think
August 11, 2009 By 8 Comments
An easy way to quickly get more money in your pocket is to increase the number of withholding allowances on Form W-4. By doing so, you don’t change your income. You just change the timing of when you receive your money. In the past, a compelling argument could be made to avoid receiving a large [...]
