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.
Entries from June 2008
Personal Finance Confession Project
June 30th, 2008 · 23 Comments · banking & savings, memes, personal finance & money management
Tags: bank·confession·money management·personal finance & money management
Sunday Roundup the Plonkee Fangirl Edition
June 29th, 2008 · 5 Comments · roundup
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 [...]
Tags: personal finance & money management·roundup
What Message Are Clients Getting?
June 28th, 2008 · 10 Comments · alternative income & freelance
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 [...]
The Secret to Living in a Sweet House / Apartment : Roommates
June 27th, 2008 · 14 Comments · personal finance & money management
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?
Tags: apartment·cost of living·dc apartment·housing·mortgage·rent·roommate
Update on Operation Credit History : The Cell Bill
June 26th, 2008 · 11 Comments · credit, credit cards, & credit card debt
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.
Tags: build credit·credit·credit card·credit history·credit report·credit score·debt·good credit




