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Daily Dollars – October 16 thru 22

I just have to make it one more week until payday! Fingers crossed. $155 State Farm – car insurance $27 gas $52 grocery Do you have any big plans for the weekend? My dad is in town and we’ll be going...

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Repeat after me…

I’m broke. Way broke. Definitely broker than a spoke. So, I’m going all war-time with a new personal mantra to get me through. I even found a blogger, The Non-Consumer Advocate, who uses the snappy...

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Daily Dollars – October 23 thru October 29

I made it! It’s payday! Which means I can go grocery shopping (and pay bills). Yeah (and boo)! $123 utilities $29 gas Where’d you spend your money this week? Daily Dollars – October 23 thru October 29...

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Drugstore Beauty Products – a Carmex review and giveaway!

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Kristen! I’m pretty thrifty when it comes to beauty products. I buy most of my cosmetics at the local drugstore (using coupons or CVS ExtraCare Bucks,...

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Daily Dollars – October 30 thru November 5

The first of the month takes on a whole new significance when all your bills are due at the same time. One paycheck once a month is brutal. How often do you get paid? $939 rent $490 car payment –...

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Things I didn’t realize I’d need after a divorce

You know how whenever you move into a new apartment or house you always need something? No matter how fully stocked and functional your last home was there’s always a closet that needs a shelf, a...

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Daily Dollars – November 6 thru 12

$22 Homegoods – silverware $126 Target – bedding $71 grocery $21 Sur La Table Had a lovely lunch with a friend this weekend thanks to a gift certificate to McCormick & Schmicks and picked up food...

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Lost vs. Stolen

Lost or stolen, there are financial repercussions when an item goes missing. Whether it’s a laptop, a phone, or a library book; the cost of replacement is going to impact your budget. But I’ve noticed...

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Daily Dollars – November 13 thru 19

$5 grocery store sushi (don’t judge) $28 grocery $6 Chick-fil-a I’ll be traveling home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with family so I’ll confess all my money-spending sins when I return. What are...

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Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Just some random thoughts after reading a slue of personal finance blogs over the past few days. Thoughts? There are certain assumptions that some people make when they learn that others live paycheck...

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K-Cups vs Red Cups

It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is in full-swing, but the weather in Austin has finally gotten brisk (well, at least in the early mornings), Christmas lights are twinkling in every...

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Daily Dollars – November 20 thru December 3

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you have lots to be thankful for. I’m thankful for visiting family and not having to spend any money while home. (That’s just one of many things...

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Beautiful On A Budget – A Giveaway from Freeman Beauty

It’s no secret that I struggle with balancing my wants and needs. I’m a big fan of self-gifting and can usually find a reason why I deserve to treat myself to little things throughout the month. I...

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Daily Dollars – December 4 thru 11

I’m officially done with my holiday shopping! Admittedly, it was pretty easy considering I only had to buy for three people and two dogs (small families do have their perks) but it’s still stressful –...

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Breathe Easier: Advil Congestion Relief Project

Cold and flu symptoms are starting to make their way around the office this holiday season and the worst of it isn’t the running nose or sneezing; it’s the congestion and sinus pressure which...

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Daily Dollars – December 12 thru 19

I was up bright and early to run errands this morning – Ollie needed a holiday pedicure and I had to get my Christmas cards in the mail. I have a list of things to do at home before my family arrives...

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Daily Dollars – December 20 thru 24

Merry Christmas! (Yeah, I said it. I’m usually a “Happy Holidays” kinda gal, but it is Christmas Eve.) I’ll be spending the weekend with my family but I wanted to drop in to clear my cash-spending...

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Obsessive Consumption (documenting your spending habits)

As I was digging through my piles (and piles) of books last night, I came across Obsessive Consumption: What Did You Buy Today? Its premise is similar to what I do in my weekly Daily Dollars posts...

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Daily Dollars – December 25 thru 31

I’ve successfully moved the billing dates of all but two accounts to the beginning of the month so that I can pay everything at the same time. Those two stragglers now give me anxiety. $933 rent $490...

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2011 Financial Year In Review

As I’m working on my financial goals for 2012 (I’ll be sharing them in the new year. I hope you will, too.) I thought I’d review my 2011 financial goals. You can follow my progress throughout the year...

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