Let’s see here, what can I tell you about myself. Well, I’m 6’1, hyperactive, rock a mohawk, and I constantly have a devilish grin on my face (which usually tends to get me in trouble).
I’m recently married, in my late 20′s, and I work over in DC for a start up managing customer service. I love hip-hop music and traveling, and you can find me on Twitter rambling about. While I *thought* I was The Man when it came to money, it really wasn’t until we purchased our first home that I realized I needed to get my finances in order. It was time to pay attention!
Soooooooo, I tracked my expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books (The Millionaire Next Door, & I Will Teach You To Be Rich being my favs), and it’s been smooth sailing ever since! Throughout the whole process I accidentally came across the PF blogosphere and have been hooked from day one ;) What’s not to like about getting your finances in order? I can tell you for a fact that I sure as hell don’t know everything out there, but I def. continue to learn. I’d say I’ve been on the right path since Jan of ’08, and now ready to work towards my goal of becoming a millionaire! (I even have a to-do list!).
Will this blog sound kooky at times? Sure thing. Will you wonder why I use the words “Super” and “Sexy” a lot? You bet. Ultimately though, my goal is to spread some good ideas around town and spark some motivation. I don’t know about you, but I get CRAZY bored reading about finances by old white men in blah styles, so I do my best to spice things up and keep things entertaining around here. We all have A.D.D., so it’s important you’re having fun on the site!
You can find my Top 10 favorite posts up there in the right hand column, along w/ a mess of other topics I tend to write about every day, M-F. When you’re passionate about it, it keeps ya going (that and I’m officially a full-time blogger now – W00T!). If you like what you see (or don’t) feel free to holler anytime, I love getting comments :) You can email me over at: j (at) budgetsaresexy (dot) com, or fill out my nifty contact form. Either way I’ll hit ya back as soon as I can.
Thanks for stopping by everyone, long live the greenbacks!
God Bless,
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- Interview: Me on Me
Budgets Are Sexy has been lovingly prepared by me, J$, and motivated by YOU - the community! While this blog seems random at times, our main goal here is simple: To keep personal finance fun. And the earlier you start rockin' that money, the better! This stuff isn't just for old people - it's for ALL people. So whether you came to learn about credit cards, 401k, budget planning, retirement, or anything else relating to money, I give you a hearty pat on the back for seeking it out. The more we research, the more we learn baby!
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did you ever check out T Harv Eker? I have done a lot of stuff with his company (Peak Potentials) – amazing. Changed my financial life forever!
i read up a little on him but nothing too in depth as yet…possibly one day :)
I am saving so I can quit my job of 31 years and take on a new one, at the airlines. I have decided only there I can work, and travel free for the rest of my life. The way I look at it I am going up and not down!!
Yeah! Go for it! As someone who’s worked for the airlines before, I can tell you that the travel benefits are KILLER. The whole world opens up with possibilities, you will love it :)
Love your blog J.Money. Saving is definitely something that I need to do more of. With that said I guess I have a great topic for tonight’s blog post. I’ll mention ya. Definitely in order!
Going into 2011 saving is one of the things El Manzo and I have been talking about. Saving up enough to buy a house next year. That’s huge considering the economy and cutting back, but I know it can be done.
I’ll be using your tips ;) Thanks for all the tips and such. I’ll be here on the regular!
- Q
Cool! So glad you like the blog :) Will poke over to yours too after this comment. Here’s to a successful year!
Love this blog. I’m setting up my own PF blog (for my own reasons) as we speak. I will teach you to be rich is a book I’ve seen a few times, but wondered about. Now I think I’ll have to get it.
Awesome! Will go check it out as soon as I drop this :) Thanks for the kind words.
Love the fact that you’re J. Money. The end!
Love the fact that you’re cursing without actually cursing ;) Friends keep telling me to go check out your stuff – looking forward to getting to know more!