It’s Friday and I don’t feel like talking about money.  So here’s a little something to jump start your fun and fabulous weekend.  I am reading this book, titled “Your Girlfriends Only...

One full week into the new year and it’s been interesting so far.  On the financial front, I’ve experienced 3 major things that will affect the way I handle my finances: The Good I got a...

My December net worth is $162,845, a $11,664 or 7.72% increase over November 2008.  Say whaaaaaaaaaat?  Since the market downturn began in September, I’ve been dreading these monthly...

Last week was crazy busy for me so I don’t have any posts prepared. But what better topic to discuss than our holiday budgets! As mentioned last week, my holiday shopping budget is $500. So far,...

I received the following email (edited) this week: Hi my name is ___ and I’m also a single parent of three. I work full time and still live check to check. I’m hoping you can help me. The...

Today, my blog turns 4 years old. Yay!  But this is a bitter sweet moment for me.  Years one, two, and three were about career growth, debt reduction, saving, learning to invest, and laying the foundation for our financial future.  And this year,...