Before we moved The Wife and I had a landline as well as a virtual line that came with our triple play package. We kept the landline because the town house was set up for one line and The Wife needed a fax line so the landline provided a ghost ring for faxes. Now that… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Personal Finance
Maybe There is Yield Out There! Bank Bonuses offered by Kasasa
When I first started to actually looking at my personal finances, even prior to the creation of this blog I was heavy into yield chasing and bank bonuses. I thought I was doing myself a favor by squeezing out that extra half a percentage point, little did I know that the CC debt I was… Continue Reading
How To Keep those Unexpected Monthly Charges in Check
We all do it: we’re hit by some miniscule monthly recurring fee and then, BAM, we messed up our budget and sometimes even get smacked with an overdraft fee (if you let your account slip up a little too much). Recurring fees, whether it’s that subscription to Netflix or your favorite print magazine, can become… Continue Reading
Do You Consider Little Increases When Making Monthly Subscription Decisions?
I am in a constant fight with cable companies, cell phone companies, and most other monthly fees I am forced to pay. Granted they may not know we are fighting, but trust me, we are. Other than the internet I don’t feel like I ever get enough utility or satisfaction from most monthly services so… Continue Reading
Selling Your House At Auction
Auctions have become popular in the recent past as the fastest and easiest alternative of selling a house. However, it is always advisable to increase the speed at which your house is sold at an auction due to the presence of numerous competitors. If you do not wish to watch your house spend months at… Continue Reading
Stop Lying to Yourself About What You Spend
I don’t care if you decide to lie to me about your personal finances but I am shocked how many people lie to themselves about the very basics that make up their personal finance world. I understand that not everyone knows their monthly nut, but I was floored the other day by someone so clueless… Continue Reading
