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November 2009

Weekly Roundup: Credit Cards, Looking Fat, & NANOWRIMO

November 6, 2009

Favorite articles this week: Does this recession make me look fat? @ Time – One of the best headlines I’ve read in a long time :) You’ll have to read to see what it’s about, I’m not even gonna try to be clever here. 24 Ways to save money @ The Simple Dollar – You [...]

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Try working on finances when you’re in the mood :)

November 5, 2009

While I find finances and spreadsheets REALLY freakin’ interesting, there are definitely times when I could care less. It doesn’t mean I get myself into trouble or anything, but just that I work best while going with the flow.I think that’s the key to financial management sometimes – you gotta do things when you’re in [...]

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Why are you asking about my salary again?

November 4, 2009

Are you my friend? Family? Are we helping each other out with our finances? If not, you’re probably pissing me off :) Unfortunately I can’t even say that with a straight face because I’m naturally happy! Haha… Seriously though, I’m all for open discussions on money, but you can’t be a d-head and ask someone [...]

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Net Worth: October – Up $4k and Hanging in There.

November 3, 2009

Nothing crazy exciting to report, but we’re moving along nicely. October’s net worth grew an extra $4.5k and I’m happy as a clam :) We had a few change ups this month (which I’ll get into during the breakdowns) but we’re pretty much on auto pilot. 2+ years ago this graph would be all over [...]

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My Wallet Gets Beer Goggles Too.

November 2, 2009

Fresh out of college I used to blow through $300/mo. on alcohol easily. Living in NYC and going out at least 3 nights a week killed me – and that was WITH all my frugal tricks! I never reached the spending capacity of my friends (who could drop $200 *a night*), but it’s safe to [...]

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