Do I have a Stealth Emergency Fund? I used to believe that I didn’t have an emergency fund, and I’ve commented on other blog sites stating that I didn’t have one too. But really I do, but most people would not consider it a traditional emergency fund. I estimate that I have over $15,000 that… Continue reading My Stealth Emergency Fund?
Relief From Holiday Credit Card Expenses
Our credit card for this past December was $3,400! The amount $3,400 isn’t the largest credit card bill we’ve ever received, but it is still a lot for me! In fact, if I received this last January, I’d be sweating until I got the year’s tax refund. This year is different though! This year I have plenty of money in… Continue reading Relief From Holiday Credit Card Expenses
Lessons Learned From a Funeral
I had this entire week mapped out in exact details as to what I was going to do! Then it happened, I get a phone call telling me that an old friend’s dad had pasted away, and the calling hours was tonight! Event though I haven’t seen my friend or his parents for years, I… Continue reading Lessons Learned From a Funeral
Happy New Year 2011
Happy New Year!!! As some of you may know, I was not particularly fond of 2010. It wasn’t a horrible year (after all, I did pay off my home mortgage), but I wasn’t particularly fond of it either! That’s why I decided that I’m going to change everything this year, and who better to demonstrate… Continue reading Happy New Year 2011