What we really need to be better off financially
Oh how I love CNN Money. What we really need to be better off financially: http://money.cnn.com/2015/01/27/pf/financial-education-cfpb/index.html?iid=H_PF_News. A lot of what we need to be better off...
View ArticleA comforting day
I woke up today with my back hurting for the second day in a row. I either hurt it from a. Zumba OR b. Sleeping funny on my couch I tried getting in at Massage Envy, where I have a membership, but they...
View ArticleParents, Women, and Young Adults Are Extra Stressed About Money, Says New Survey
Money is the top source of stress in our lives, says a new survey from the American Psychological Association. The Stress In America survey, conducted by Harris Poll for the APA, found that while...
View ArticleIt’s been a little while
So I’ve had another no-spend day yesterday, which is cool. Also, something a tad bit embarassing happened – I dropped my wallet on my office floor and didn’t have it to pay for my dinner at Panera....
View ArticleHow to Generate Extra Income plus More Money Saving ideas
Adventures of a Fiscally Fit Chica:This is a very useful list. Originally posted on Growing Snowballs - New ways of Saving Money: So, you are looking for opportunities to trim your budget but can’t...
View ArticleI scored a part-time job!
I am very excited to report that it looks as though I’ve scored a part-time job. It literally almost fell into my lap. It is for a nursery assistant at my church, which pays $10 an hour. It will be...
View ArticleI’m saving $30 a month on my cell phone bill now!
It pays to ask. I called A T & T to see about them lowering my bill. Yes, it was that easy! I am now being charged for less data, and since A T & T now has rollover data, I am set. I checked my...
View Article1 day down at the church’s nursery
I worked at the church nursery yesterday and it went well. I was able to get a free CD of the service to listen to at home, which worked out really well. I did miss being at the service but I was able...
View ArticleSecond notice on my medical bill
I got a second notice on my medical bill that I owe, and the bill went down to $306, which is $40 less than it was before somehow. Hey, I’ll take it! So my debt stands at $856. I will get this paid...
View ArticleFive for Friday: 31 Creative Side Jobs to Earn Extra Cash (Plus More Links We...
Originally posted on Daily Savings From All You Magazine: Happy Friday! It may be Friday the 13th, but we’re feeling pretty good about ending this week strong and getting a head start on the weekend....
View Article2 Sundays down at the church nursery!
I am so grateful to be able to have a source of extra income that almost literally fell into my lap. Due to the wonders of technology I am still able to “attend” the service by listening to the CD...
View ArticleVacationing on the (somewhat) cheap…
I’m winding down my trip to California to visit with my sister, niece and mom. It’s been equal parts fun and exhausting. We have stayed at the historic Berkeley City Club, designed by California’s...
View ArticleA promotion and a raise at the church!
I found out today my boss at my church is leaving to return to school full-time. So she asked me if I wanted the job. I said yes! I will be making $10,000 a year, or about $660 every month. This will...
View ArticleI can only do so much…
As much as I wanted to follow Dave Ramsey, I decided to turn down the promotion at church and stay in the nursery. There are only so many hours in the day and as much as I want to get out of debt I...
View ArticleBasic Finance Terms Everyone Should Know
Adventures of a Fiscally Fit Chica:Awesome post. Originally posted on Daily Savings From All You Magazine: Not sure about the meaning of all those terms on your financial statements? DailyWorth...
View ArticleChipping away at debt slowly, oh so slowly
My debt now stands at $756. As of Friday morning it will be $150 less, or $606. I am making another credit card payment of $100 this week, and will make my first payment of $50 on my medical balance...
View ArticleI owe $606.68 – yay!
My debt is going down, slowly, but it is going down! Initially I thought I would liquidate some stocks I purchased through my motif account last year, which is currently valued at approximately $665....
View ArticleGreat free resource – Feed the Pig
If you’re looking for a great free finance site, head over to http://www.feedthepig.org/. At this site you can find all kinds of resources to help you save and pay off debt. You can also sign up for...
View ArticleFree Sample: Tax Day Freebies 2015 (Plus, 74% Off Nike at 6pm.com!)
Adventures of a Fiscally Fit Chica:Check out the freebies on tax day. Originally posted on Daily Savings From All You Magazine: Today in our freebies and deals roundup (tax day edition!): Huge deals at...
View ArticleGenerating multiple streams of income…
Now that I’m working the part-time job at the church nursery, I feel like it’s allowed me to breathe a little more in regard to my finances. I’m making only $73.88 twice a month (and 3 times a month...
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