It already feels like I’ve crossed the debt-free threshold! Mortgage Countdown #3 December is always tight for us! Especially this year since we took our first trip to Disney. It also gets tight because I claim zero exemptions (I know this is a bad idea). Once my house is paid off, I’m going to change… Continue reading My Mortgage Countdown #3, Year End Financial Crunch
Author: Money Reasons
A offbeat personal finance blogger that comes from the tech world.
Creating My Kid’s Christmas Money Fund
This year, I paid for my kid’s christmas money (I give them each $100), out of my pocket. Zapped, right out of my old wallet. Next year, I’m going to start a “ Kid’s Christmas Money Fund”! So what is a Kid’s Christmas Money Fund? The fund will be money I put into a 4 to 6% dividend yielding… Continue reading Creating My Kid’s Christmas Money Fund
Christmas Ebay Auction Mistakes
My mother bought my son that hot, new “Mind Flex” game by Mattel (I have to admit, I want to try it out too). But, my son already wrote a letter to Santa asking him for one. I’m sure Santa will fulfilled that request. After all, he is Santa… 😉 Since I’ve dabbed with ebay… Continue reading Christmas Ebay Auction Mistakes
Do It Yourself (DIY) To Save Money
When I was in school, I remember a particular teacher that taught that it’s better to great at one job, than to be mediocre at many jobs. I humble disagreed. I think it’s better to know how to do as much as possible! Some of the things that we pay professionals, is quite entertaining. I… Continue reading Do It Yourself (DIY) To Save Money