In June I announced my mission to pay off $9,888.00 in debt by the end of the year. I'll be utilizing every means necessary to do it, including: Reducing weekly spending Re-starting my mystery shopping side hustle Pick up extra writing … [Read more...] about July Update: $10,000 Debt Repayment Update
Think about the last time you upgraded your cell phone. Did you have to upgrade, or did you get caught up in the shiny glow of a new handset? If the upgrade happened out of pure consumerism, was it a conscious decision? There's a big difference … [Read more...] about Do You Waste Money On Cell Phone Upgrades?
When my son got his first part-time job, we opened both a checking and savings account for him. Since he's a teenager, the bank required an adult be added as a secondary signer on the accounts. I added myself, which allows his accounts to … [Read more...] about Teens And Finances: 4 Reasons You Should Have Access To Your Teen’s Bank Accounts
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The pain was excruciating. I knew exactly what I had done as soon as I felt the burning sensation on the bottom of my foot. I had walked outside on my patio in stocking feet to dump the contents of my charcoal starter into my grill. In doing so, a … [Read more...] about Financial Decisions That Have Long Lasting Effects
While we were lifting weights on Thursday my fifteen year old son surprised me with the following question: “Dad, can I get a debit card?†Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net He went on to explain his request. He … [Read more...] about Should My Teenager Get A Debit Card?
