Nov 15, 2013 | Balancing the Budget, Getting Out of Debt
(I just posted “I’m going there: Ideas for saving on healthcare” for more suggestions on how to save.) With Christmas only six weeks away, it’s that time of year when many desire to create the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”...
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Nov 3, 2013 | Balancing the Budget, Debt Free Living, Getting Out of Debt, Popular Posts
Our son rolled his eyes at me, “Mom, you live like we are still unemployed. Why don’t you just buy that furniture? We finally have the money and I know you want it.” I turned to him and gathered all the passion I could muster, “Son, You know...
Sep 11, 2013 | Balancing the Budget, Debt Free Living, Getting Out of Debt
One of my goals of Balancing Beauty and Bedlam is to embrace life’s beautiful moments, many which don’t cost a cent. You can read pages and pages of my thoughts on finances, but one thing I know for certain, when families finances are in order,...
May 11, 2013 | Balancing the Budget, Debt Free Living, Getting Out of Debt
I’ve addressed the Dreaded “B” word many times before. From the basics of budgeting,and to understanding the importance of Giving Every dollar a job, I’ve talked about it in some form. For most of us, the dreaded “B” word of budgeting shares...
Oct 6, 2011 | Getting Out of Debt
source Yesterday, I shared a bit about The Lies and Secret Life of Money, a touchy subject that I don’t necessarily enjoy writing about, but one which I thought was pertinent with this month’s topic. Since there are so many emotions tied around either our...
Oct 5, 2011 | Balancing the Budget, Getting Out of Debt
Debunking the most recent money lie: You Must Go into Debt to Pay for College. How we’re saving and paying cash for school.” The scent of fir and simmering cider filled the home with the sweet aroma of Christmas. The fireplace crackled while,...
