That's me - the bargain queen.Of course, I love a good sale, but I mean bargain as a verb, not an adjective. In other words, I've recently come to realize that I'm an expert negotiator of prices. A few recent examples:My coffee table. I found a perfect condition West Elm Parson's ... Read more...
Archives for July 2011
Are You an Iceberg or a Snowflake?
I'm not sure where I heard about of these concepts (maybe Dave Ramsey?), but I know I didn't come up with them: the "iceberg" approach to paying off debt/saving or the "snowflake." Have you heard of this?Basically, if you're more a believer in the "iceberg" method you like to ... Read more...
All Quiet Around Here….
I haven't posted in a while because I really don't have too much to report! There won't be any real financial excitement* until August when I start getting my extra pay for my summer programs. That's when I'll be able to wipe the car loan off the books! I'm starting to look ahead ... Read more...
Five Things
A lot of my favorite bloggers like to do "five things" posts, especially on Fridays. Here's my first attempt at five things:Five things I'm proud of:1. Paying off two credit cards, a student loan, and (almost) my car within five years of getting my first job.2. Getting my ... Read more...
Wherefore Art Thou?
A few of my favorite PF bloggers have been MIA! If you read this Small Steps for Big Change, Always the Planner , Windy City Blues, Frugal in My Forties, and My Open Wallet know that you are missed!In other news, I'm waiting on two large reimbursements from my school district and ... Read more...