When we first moved into our new home, it was pretty empty. We went from a 800 square foot one bedroom apartment to a 1,100 square foot three bedroom house, not including the basement suite. We had never lived in anything bigger than 800 square feet, so the extra space was a bit of a … … Continue reading
There is a quote I love, actually a poem, by Jessie B. Rittenhouse, “My Wage,” The Door of Dreams, p. 25 (1918). “I bargained with Life for a penny, And Life would pay no more, However I begged at evening When I counted my scanty store. For Life is just an employer, He gives you what you ask, But once you have … … Continue reading
One of the biggest stories offered recently was that of the Target breach in the Untied States. Millions of customers had their data stolen, including credit and debit information. Even though I haven’t shopped at a Target in years, my partial data was stolen, and I’ll need to be vigilant when it comes to my … … Continue reading
Investing is a hot topic these days. With stocks going higher and higher, and analysts saying that they don’t see much of an end in sight, more and more people want to jump head first into the market. However, before you get started, it’s important to think about the type of investor you are. No, … … Continue reading
Most of us who are 40 and younger grew up with disposable paper items. Because that’s all we knew, they became the norm. However, a generation or two ago, disposable items were less common. If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make … … Continue reading
I remember when I first started budgeting, I found it extremely easy to stick to my budget. I followed it very closely, tracked my spending, and worked hard to ensure I was keeping my spending within the limits of the categories. As a result, I always knew where I stood financially, and had detailed budgets … … Continue reading