From the monthly archives:
I don’t think I’ve ever attended anything that could reasonably be called a cocktail party. I’ve never driven a car more luxury than a Civic. And, I don’t own designer anything. My lifestyle has never been extravagant, but when you’re on a rice and beans budget, you shouldn’t be ordering $20 pizzas. It’s only now [...]
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Last week, I opened my mail to find a $200 check from my parents. Talking to my mom this weekend, I learned that their tax return was larger than they were expecting, so they decided to share the wealth with their kids (I have four siblings, all older than me). I am financially independent and [...]
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I’ve compared this journey of getting out of debt to weight loss several times before. I’ve been a self-conscious girl for quite a while now, so I have a lot of experience with weight loss. I had no experience with debt reduction when I started this, but comparing it to weight loss has helped me [...]
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March was not as stellar as I hoped. Really, it was fine, but I budget my money so closely that one unanticipated expense throws me off and then there’s no chance of making up that ground, because all my other money is already accounted for and I can’t work more hours when I’m already working [...]
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