As modern humans, we sometimes get so caught up in our day-to-day stuff that we fail to take a minute to appreciate/evaluate/marvel at the things that are actually happening in our lives. It's like, we move from task to task with ease, but at the end of the day we miss the ... Read more...
No, I Do Not Need To Be “Provided For”
I was recently involved in yet another conversation that made me feel certain that there were only two possible explanations for what was unfolding before my eyes: No one else was really listening to what was being said, and therefore the appropriate level of disgust wasn't ... Read more...
When You Say Stuff Like, “I Don’t Want To Have a Job Because I Don’t Want To Be Tied Down,” You Don’t Sound Alternative. You Sound Like A Fucking Child.
First, I wanted to say thank you all again for all of your wonderful, supportive comments and tweets about my decision to purchase a condo. I feel like a broken record because I say this so much, but it's so great to be a part of a community that provide positive energy and ... Read more...
I Cannot Imagine The Day That I No Longer Worry About Money
I'm feeling very down in the dumps about my finances these days. I guess it's because when I started getting serious about getting my finances under control - almost four years ago - I felt like there was going to be some kind of "end." I thought there would come a day when I ... Read more...
For Me, Homeownership Isn’t a Dream…Per Se
A few weeks ago, my good pal Andrea at So Over Debt wrote a response to a very rude commenter on a post of hers that has been rolling around in my brain ever since. I won't rehash the whole exchange (you can read it for yourself here if you want to ) but part of her comment back ... Read more...
Goals and I Have a Troubled Past
In the personal finance world, there is a lot of talk - pretty much constantly - about the importance of goals. It's so much easier to work on your finances when you have a distinct goal or two in mind. Goals like buying a house, retiring early, going on a big trip, etc. For the ... Read more...