Mrs. Micah: Finance for a Freelance Life

Entries from June 2008

Personal Finance Confession Project

June 30th, 2008 · 22 Comments

I’m very good at being scared. I don’t like change much. So even when I know that something is a good idea, that doesn’t mean I’ll do it. At least I won’t want to do it if it involves risk. Unless something’s actively painful or frustrating, Iprobably won’t change it if I think something might go wrong.

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Tags: banking & savings · memes · personal finance & money management

Sunday Roundup the Plonkee Fangirl Edition

June 29th, 2008 · 5 Comments

When I was working on this roundup, I remembered seeing a really good article over at plonkee’s. Unfortunately, when I went over I found 4. And I couldn’t pick. So if you don’t read her, then here are 4 quality articles she’s written in the last week or so. And if you like them, subscribing [...]

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Tags: roundup

What Message Are Clients Getting?

June 28th, 2008 · 10 Comments

As those of you who follow me on Twitter know, I got my hair cut yesterday. It was a good experience and I’m pleased with the way it turned out. While I was sitting in the chair, however, I noticed something strange on my stylist’s mirror.
I should preface this by saying that the entire shop [...]

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Tags: alternative income & freelance

The Secret to Living in a Sweet House / Apartment : Roommates

June 27th, 2008 · 14 Comments

Maybe I’m missing a large trend in young marrieds living with friends. I really think there are societal feelings against it. “Bad” enough to be renting and not own our own place. Or not have kids yet. If we lived with other people, would we even be taken seriously?

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Tags: personal finance & money management

Update on Operation Credit History : The Cell Bill

June 26th, 2008 · 11 Comments

Even before I received my first credit card earlier this month, I had decided how I was going to use it. Pay for 1 thing (my cell bill) and then pay it off. Wise commentors reminded me to be sure to pay it off after the bill is posted and sent.

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Tags: credit, credit cards, & credit card debt