What to do with $5,000?
I've struggling with a rather good personal finance dilemma since updating my net worth last month.From the left side bar you can see that my Money Market for my Emergency Fund is nearing $15,000. I've...
View ArticleThe Cost of Getting Sick
I have a viral infection...oh the joy. At first I thought it might just be a cold but then Wednesday I woke up with a fever and knew I couldn't go to work and I needed to go visit the doctor. I've...
View ArticleNet Worth Update -- June 2008
Updated 5/31/08Change from Previous UpdateUpdated 4/29/08Total Net Worth$104,853.72$4,777.40$100,076.32Net Worth Comprised ofRetirement...
View ArticleWeekend Round Up
I was sick most of last week so I had plenty of time to read blogs. Here's some of the highlights from this last week in the PF Blogger world.Living Almost Large posted about Money Personalities. I...
View ArticleMonday's Money Funny --- Can't Afford Mortgage
One of the regular features on my blog is "Monday's Money Funny" which are humorous (at least to me) articles/jokes/just about anything that I've discovered over the weekend when I catch up on all my...
View ArticleMy Annual Review is coming up
My annual performance review is coming up and one of my financial goals for this year is to obtain a promotion.I'm a little worried that my goal of a promotion might not happen this year, not because...
View ArticleCarnival of Personal Finance #155
The Carnival of Personal Finance #155 Hosted by Pinyo @ Moolanomy is up and running.Check out my article which is post #4 under Money Management.There's a ton of great articles (a total of 98), I know...
View ArticleWeekend Round Up
I had a lovely weekend. We celebrated my mom's Birthday and I baked a storm. I spend all of Saturday in the kitchen but it was well worth it to see my mom so appreciative. So times in life the best...
View ArticleMonday Money's Funny -- Too Happy to be Rich
One of the regular features on my blog is "Monday's Money Funny" which are humorous (at least to me) articles/jokes/just about anything that I've discovered over the weekend when I catch up on all my...
View ArticleMillionaire in the Making
I’m a huge fan of the Millionaire in the Making stories that CNN Money publishes.Ashley from Wide Open Wallet and I decided to swap financial data and write each other’s Millionaire in the Makings...
View ArticleWeekdend Round Up - Happy Dad's Day Ya'll
Hope everyone's having a wonderful Sunday with their Dad's.This past week in the PF Bloggers World was most exciting a few highlights to check out are:This week Ashley from Wide Open Wallet and I...
View ArticleWeekend Round Up -- The Neglected Edition
Ugh -- this past week has been exceptionally rough on the Project from Hell. This week we were trying to top out the building so it meant even more exceptionally long hours (Thursday I was at the job...
View ArticleMonday's Money Funny - Tipping
One of the regular features on my blog is "Monday's Money Funny" which are humorous (at least to me) articles/jokes/just about anything that I've discovered over the weekend when I catch up on all my...
View ArticleCarnival of Personal Finance #158
The Carnival of Personal Finance #158 Hosted by Mrs. Micahis up and running.There's a tone of great posts by fellow bloggers, but sure to check them out and while you're there check out my article...
View ArticleBudget
I recently received a reader request from Allison (shout out to Allison --- Thanks for reading!).She suggested that I share my budget as she felt readers might be interested.So here it goes…in addition...
View ArticleWeekend Round Up
Its been an exciting week around in the PF Bloggers World this past week. A few highlights include:Living Almost Large explains all about IRA's.Penelope @ Our Fourpence Worth gave tips on how to Resist...
View ArticleMonday's Money Funny
No Monday Funny this week. With the project from Hell and my worse than normal hours (that unfortunately will last the duration of this project) I've not been keeping as abreast of financial news as I...
View ArticleNet Worth Update --- Looks Like the Stock Market Is Starting to Impact Me
Its July 1st which means that the 4th of July Holiday is right around the corner. It also means its time for me to update my net worth. Below is my new update.Updated 7/1/08Change from Previous...
View ArticleGuest Post ---- Your Credit Cards Can Save You Money
Below is a great post from fellow personal finance blogger Miranda who edits for DestroyDebt.com if you enjoy her post be sure to check out Destroy Debt.It seems counterintuitive that a personal...
View ArticleVacation
Hey Y'all. In case you were getting worried about where I was, I'm on a much needed vacation and am on a cruise so my internet access is pretty much non existent unless I want to pay ridiculous rates....
View ArticleBack from the Cruise and some exciting news to share
Hey Guys. I'm back from my much needed vacation. I have to say a week of being waited on hand and foot by the cruise line staff sure does help one relax and rejuvenate. I'm happy to say I'm almost back...
View ArticleBlogging
As part of my deep thinking and rejuvenating on the cruise I've made a decision about the blog. Lately its been feeling forced and despite Changing my post schedule my post have still been short and...
View ArticleI'm BACK
I kind of checked out for a little while.Between work and all of the other juggling acts I was trying to do I let this slide but I’ve really missed my chats and rambles about finance so I’ve decided...
View ArticleInvesting -- So far this is Awsome!
I'm sick. I left work early today because I feel absolutely horrible and went to see the doctor turns out I have bronchitis. Lovely, but at least they gave me some good drugs.On the positive side this...
View ArticleNet Worth Update
I went back to my last published net worth update from July to compare it to my current net worth. In the last seven months my net worth has grown dramatically - primarily due to a $32,000 bonus I...
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