As a homeowner for just over a year, I’ve already seen firsthand how expensive a house can be. While I was lucky enough to have some of the bigger expenses taken care of before I bought my house there are always unexpected – and expected – big home projects and repairs. I don’t want this […]
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In the past I’ve been pretty addicted to purchasing things through Amazon and sometimes hardly even considered some of the other online shopping alternatives. Over the past year and a half I’ve been much more open to using other retailer’s websites to purchase items online, and for good reason: retailers have become much better about […]
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Over the past month or so my friend and I have been obsessing over the Windows Surface, specifically the Surface 2 that is coming out soon. From the full keyboard, full Windows Office suite compatibility, to the sheer processing power makes us both talk constantly about how awesome it would be to own the Surface. […]
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A few weeks ago, I announced on my blog that I’m expecting twins (and before anyone thinks that DC’s wife is having twins, this is Cat writing – haha!) I admit; I was in complete shock when I found out this news! In addition to worrying about their health, all I could really think about […]
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Every single time someone asks me for my top money tip, I always say, “Tell yourself ‘no’ as often as possible.” It’s such a simple piece of advice, and yet I find it’s the hardest to follow. If you can manage it, though, repeatedly telling yourself “no” and developing a strong sense of self control […]
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There has been a lot of discussion on the blogosphere the past few months about financial literacy. Whether it’s been defining what financial literacy means to each blogger, how to best increase financial literacy, or what sort of time commitment should be given towards financial literacy, there have been countless blogs weighing in on how […]
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The following is a guest post. If you are interested in guest posting, please contact us for details. I know I’m called “Average Joe,” but I like to think that I don’t fit your average statistical model….that somehow I’m different and probably a little better off than others (and slightly more handsome, too). A good […]
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So, I have a confession to make. I, a frugal gal, rent my car for $500 a month. But wait! Stop! Don’t click away. I realize that’s a ridiculous thing to write, especially coming from someone who writes her own personal finance blog. Yet, I hope you’ll hear me out about the reasons why I […]
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I was networked into my first job when I turned 16 and had just recently gotten my driver’s license; a family friend was looking for someone to split a few nights at a car dealership working as a service cashier and offered it to me. Of course I was nervous and excited, I had only […]
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Please help me welcome our newest staff writer, Sally Bohlinger. Sally comes to us as a recent graduate now trying to navigate the world of jobs and currently, the only permanent thing in her life is the ever-looming repayment start date for her student loans. She loves to read and do ethical case studies. Being […]
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