Budget
If things don’t improve, I could be out of a job…
My employment status isn’t looking so secure right now.
New Year, New Resolutions
Life changes have meant short-term goal changes but getting out of debt entirely is still my main target.
Are rewards for successfully paying down debt a good idea?
Rewards might be a necessary and deserved part of any debt reduction plan.
Common sense living: Refuse to pay what you don’t owe
Keep your eye out for charges you shouldn’t be paying and then act immediately to get them refunded.
How to take a real vacation on a tight budget
My friend Allie tells how she budgeted and saved on her vacation—and how you can replicate her success.
Talking vacations and support groups
Tips for leaving money worries behind on your next vacation.
Holiday roundup
How the holidays impacted my efforts to get debt-free forever.
Having extra cash keeps worries away
An emergency fund is important, but just having some cash available is enough to ease the worries.
Cash budgeting with a simple cash budget
How I implemented a cash budget that has helped up live within our means.
Reality is a many faceted thing
The real world has no place in my cash-based future.
