Net Worth and Goals: August 2010 – Down 1.2%
September 2, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
Each month I provide an update on how we’re tracking toward our goals. I break it down between Net Worth and Goals for the year. Net Worth: Not much to report this month. We’re slightly down which was largely the 401k. We also dipped into our Emergency Fund to pre-buy a supply of propane (used [...]
Forex Training Guide: A Disciplined Approach is the Right Way to Start
August 30, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
The following is a guest post by Michael Trinkle of ForexTraders.com. The popularity of foreign exchange trading over the past five years has been nothing short of phenomenal. Flexibility and ease of use have been the hallmarks of this investment vehicle, drawing countless throngs of beginners to forex trading platforms eager to trade their way [...]
Yakezie Carnival: The Next Challenge Edition
August 29, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
What started as an effort by a small group of Personal Finance bloggers to help each other increase their Alexa ratings has evolved into a 100+ strong network. And now a new challenge has emerged and it is this: to use the collective power of the Yakezie Network to selflessly help others though our services, [...]
Preparing for a Baby – What Do You Really Need?
August 24, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
Getting ready for a new baby can be overwhelming. There are a gazillion products for babies. And if you’re like me, a new mother with zero experience with babies, you probably have no idea where to start. You don’t want to spend a lot of money on things you may never use. My son is [...]
Likes, Links and Random Musings – The “I suck at canning” edition
August 20, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
Welcome to Likes, Links and Random Musings! Every week I’ll share with you my favorite posts for the week. Check them out and if you like them leave a comment and let them know. One word can sum up my week…harvest! It seems like everything in our Organic Garden is ripening right now. I’ve got [...]
An Open Letter to My Bank
August 14, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
Dear Bank, I am writing to inform you that I will not be “opting in” to your Overdraft Protection program. I can tell you are oh so eager to protect me from overdrafts…and subsequently charge me $35 each time. You have, after all, sent me 8 letters on the matter…but who’s counting? It may surprise [...]
10 Inexpensive Activities to Entertain Kids on Summer Vacation
August 10, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
The following article is a guest post by Alban, a personal finance writer at Home Loan Finder, where he offers tips and advice on how to choose and manage refinancing a home loan. The summer vacation can stretch out before you and your family like an oasis and dotted amongst that expanse are activities which [...]
Why I’m Done Obsessing Over Debt
August 4, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
Last year we decided to get serious about our finances by building an emergency fund and tackling our debt. Ever since, I’ve been totally obsessed with getting out of debt. We set goals, revised those goals to be more aggressive and then revised them again to be even more aggressive. I set a budget based [...]
Net Worth and Goals: July 2010 – Up 5.9%
August 1, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
Each month I provide an update on how we’re tracking toward our goals. I break it down between Net Worth and Goals for the year. Net Worth: Our Net Worth chart is once again heading up and to the right. Woo hoo! This month I finally got around to selecting a 529 College Savings Plan [...]
Money Saving Secrets of Super Savers
July 18, 2010 by Mrs. Frugal
In this month’s edition of Money Magazine they interviewed 100 dedicated savers to learn their stories and find out the tactics they employ to save 35-60% of their income. All of these couples and individuals are well on their way to a very comfortable early retirement. 1. They set goals, and they make them specific. [...]
