If you’re one of those people who inwardly groans when the customer in line ahead of you at the grocery whips out a checkbook, you might want to rethink your attitude. Yes, debit and credit cards are the most used forms of payment in this digital age, but checks aren’t only for grandmas and other […]
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My Financial Snapshot: Current Savings, Financial Goals, and Income Plans
Happy Memorial Day! I hope y’all are enjoying your long weekend. I’ve been thinking about finances a lot and more importantly, about getting mine straightened back up. As you know I’ve been blowing my extra money lately and need to stop, pronto. So I started thinking of what financial goals I should (and want to […]
The Kids Space – Decorating Your Child’s Bedroom
Every parent of a young child knows the great responsibility that comes with decorating your young one’s bedroom. Most kids have little time for organization or aesthetically pleasing color combinations; they just want to be able to access all their toys at a moment’s notice and snuggle up tight for a bedtime story under some cuddly, […]
Was The High Street Jolly Over Christmas Season?
It was months ago that many economists predicted that Christmas in the UK would prove to be a source of smiles for high street retailers all around. Part of their initial optimism was based on the fact that, given the extremely cold weather that embraced the UK earlier than usual autumn, many consumers rushed out […]
Less Money – Same Budget (It’s a Problem)
A few months back I had estimated what my budget would be when I moved into the trailer and out of my dads house. I think my estimates were fairly accurate but now that I am down to one job my income is a lot lower. Below were my original estimates. My actual numbers are in […]