The Best of J. Money…
Welcome to the Budgets Are Sexy Archives! There’s been a lot going down since Feb ’08, so poke around a bit and see if anything catches your eye. Here are some of the series too:
Every single blog post from 2008 and on:
February 2012 (10)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 10: 5 For Friday: Random Question Day (45)
- 10: Friday Roundup w/ Some Snazzy Online Coupons (0)
- 09: Why A Million Dollars Should Be Laughed At (31)
- 08: A Magazine Addict Wrote This Post (52)
- 07: Net Worth Update: $298,449.90 (Up $13k!) (31)
- 06: Are You Happy w/ The Low Interest Rates Right Now? (35)
- 03: Have You Ever Lied About Money to a Loved One? ;) (39)
- 03: Weekly Roundup: Comics, Coins and Clothing Swaps (0)
- 02: The IRS Goes Where The Money Is (24)
- 01: A Minimalist And Money (21)
January 2012 (31)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: What if You Could Live Off 50% of Your Pay? (72)
- 30: The Shale of a Lifetime! (28)
- 27: Would You Rather… (66)
- 27: Weekly Roundup: Lies, Pennies and Stupid Habits (4)
- 26: On Taking Financial Risks: Living On The Road (23)
- 25: Does America Hate Money? (29)
- 24: What If We Only Invested in Companies We Loved? (43)
- 23: 3 Awesome Challenges to Try This Year (30)
- 20: Growing Beards and Saving Monies (40)
- 20: Weekly Roundup: Demons, Bloggers & Mushroom Homes (5)
- 19: Stop Buying Stuff – Start Refurbishing! (27)
- 18: Help a Reader: “My Husband and I Spend Differently!” (35)
- 17: Do Things When You’re In The Mood! (11)
- 17: This Week’s Giveaway: THREE $25 Amazon Cards (0)
- 16: The Biggest Con of Working For Yourself (40)
- 15: Suze Orman vs. Personal Finance Bloggers (AKA “Idiots”) (12)
- 13: Our Scariest Money Fears (44)
- 13: Budgets Are Sexy on TV! Plus Other Great Reads… (10)
- 12: Want to Save Money? Hide it from Yourself! (22)
- 11: An Epiphany on Home Ownership! (D’uh) (32)
- 11: Who Wants to Join Me on Antiques Roadshow? (10)
- 10: My Taxes Are Kicking My A$$… (22)
- 09: Stuff New Home Owners Never Think About… (43)
- 06: What Are The Odds? (9)
- 06: Weekly Roundup: Cartoons, Couples and Parking Wars (9)
- 05: Net Worth Update: $285,368.44 (UP $32,000!) (41)
- 04: Help a Reader: “I Made a Really Awful Decision.” (45)
- 03: Groupon’s $5 Magazine Subscription Deal (2)
- 03: A Perk of The Crap Economy? (41)
- 02: We Now Have to Pay 5 Cents Per Bag… (56)
- 01: Free Wendy’s Frosties? OK! (25)
December 2011 (32)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Your Mission This Weekend: Get Those Last Minute Tax Deductions! (18)
- 30: Weekly Roundup: Vegas, Vanderbilts and Mohawks (2)
- 29: Godiva or Gumballs? (11)
- 28: It’s New Year’s Resolutions time! Whatcha got this year? (21)
- 27: I Bought My First Piece of Art! (28)
- 26: It’s My Birthday And I Can Shop If I Want To ;) (25)
- 23: Last Minute Xmas Shopping? Uh-Ohs… (20)
- 23: Weekly Roundup: Jay-Z, Ferraris and Preventing Wealth (4)
- 22: How I Lost A Fortune Getting Out of Debt (33)
- 22: The HP Laptop Winner! CONGRATS! (3)
- 21: Mythbusters: Extreme Couponing (25)
- 20: “Need Help Figuring Out College!” (28)
- 19: I’M GONNA BE A DADDY!!! (178)
- 18: This Week’s 11 Giveaway Winners! (And Dell Coupon!) (7)
- 16: GIVEAWAY FINALE: An HP Envy 14 “Beats” Laptop!! (484)
- 15: Day #4: The Amex and Learnvest $400 Giveaway! (186)
- 14: Day #3.8 – $25 Gift Card to Ta Ta Ta TJ Maxx! (177)
- 14: Day #3.5 – Quicken For One of My Sexy Canadians :) (28)
- 14: Day #3 of Sexy Giveaways: $300 in Amex Cards!!! (280)
- 13: Dude! Who Wants a Dell All-In-One Printer? (209)
- 12: Brad & J’s 3rd Annual Christmas Stimulus! ($300!) (340)
- 09: 5 For Friday: Wedding Costs & Gifts (52)
- 09: Weekly Roundup: Money, Movies and Firefighers (8)
- 08: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Sample Passer-Outer (23)
- 07: Want Coupons in Your Hood? Check Out This Map… (4)
- 07: The Green Bay Packers Go Up For Sale and I Almost Fall For It. (19)
- 06: The End of Love Drop. (And One Last Request) (28)
- 05: The 7 Most Hated Fees & Price Bumps (35)
- 05: This Week’s Giveaway: $100 in Luggage (0)
- 02: Your Mission This Weekend: FIX Something (36)
- 02: Weekly Roundup: Failures, Sex and Dunder-Mifflin! (9)
- 01: Net Worth Update: $253,545.67 (DOWN $9,000) (22)
November 2011 (30)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: The Googleizer – Part V (22)
- 29: U.S. Savings Rates vs. The World (36)
- 28: 4 Reasons to Get a Prenup! [w/ music video to boot] (39)
- 28: This Week’s Giveaway: LEGOS or Lalaloopsy Doll (0)
- 25: Everything You Need To Know About Personal Finance (14)
- 24: Gobble Gobble Goo! (5)
- 23: 10 Ways Black Friday is Like Sex (29)
- 22: Gigs for Goals – My New Favorite Mindset! (24)
- 21: A Thank You Note For Firing Me? (28)
- 21: This Week’s Giveaway: $75 in Target Gift Cards! (0)
- 18: 5 For Friday: Do You Believe in Financial Advisors? (26)
- 18: Weekly Roundup: Dreams, Guns and Dippin’ Dots! (6)
- 17: 4 Tips For The Coin Monster (45)
- 16: The Pros of Maxing Out Your Roth IRA! (31)
- 15: I’m Rich Cuz I Have a Lot of Credit Cards? (32)
- 14: Momma Says You Better Be Upset if it Breaks… (25)
- 14: This Week’s Giveaway: $100 Worth of Holiday Cards! (2)
- 11: Ringing The Closing Bell at NASDAQ Today!! (19)
- 11: Weekly Roundup: Gazelles, Politicians and Sick Days (6)
- 10: Do You “Spend it if it’s there?” (37)
- 09: Dear PF Blogger, Are You For Sale? (13)
- 09: Mark Cuban Tells You How To Get Rich (18)
- 08: Why Credit Cards Are Like One Night Stands (14)
- 07: Get Your Financial $tuff in One Sock! (11)
- 07: This Week’s Giveaway: Another iPod Shuffle! (0)
- 04: Food Stamps to $75,000 in Seven Days (34)
- 03: In Which I Land at Blog World. (6)
- 03: Credit Cards and College Kids… *ahem* (20)
- 02: Net Worth Update: $262,425.97 (Up $60,000!!!) (33)
- 01: The Anti-Budget, Budget (42)
October 2011 (31)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Paid Our First $2,000 Towards The Mortgage Payoff Plan! (29)
- 31: This Week’s Giveaway: An Autographed $5.00 Bill ;) (3)
- 28: My Office Goes Down, My Love For TJ Maxx Goes Up! (15)
- 27: Side Hustle Series: I’m a “Phone Actress” (94)
- 26: Ever Wonder What The *Best* Day to Sell Your House Is? (22)
- 25: What Income % Are YOU Occupying Wall Street With? (71)
- 24: How I Accomplished My Goal of Full-Time Blogging (26)
- 24: Giveaway This Week: Steve Jobs Biography (3 Copies!) (3)
- 22: And The Lottery Results Are In… (4)
- 21: 5 For Friday: Antiques Roadshow ed. (11)
- 21: Weekly Roundup: Costumes, Bills and Wedding Gifts (2)
- 20: Make Sure to REWARD Yourself After Accomplishments (21)
- 19: And The Charges Just Keep on Coming… (25)
- 18: Is Gold The Answer to a Market Meltdown? (32)
- 17: Restaurants Now Charging $2.00 to Split The Check?! (50)
- 14: Help Me Win The Lottery! (66)
- 14: Weekly Roundup: Time, Technology and Boot Camp (14)
- 13: Guess What? If Someone Accidentally Gives You Money in Your Account, It’s Still NOT Your Money. (45)
- 12: Remember When I Won that Lawsuit? (26)
- 11: My Realtor’s Two Main Clients: The Wealthy & The Poor (13)
- 10: Lost a Grandmother, Gained an Inheritance (48)
- 08: The Winner of the $500 Bucket List Giveaway! (7)
- 07: 5 For Friday: How Frugal ARE You? (28)
- 07: Weekly Roundup: Storage Wars, Cars and Hangovers (8)
- 06: Net Worth Update: $204,762.73 (Down $15Gs… *vomit*) (18)
- 05: I Don’t Want Your Free LED Pen. (31)
- 04: Anyone a SHOPAHOLIC? They’re casting for a new show. (9)
- 04: How Have Your Finances Changed Since The Downturn? (23)
- 03: Financial Planning: Don’t Be a Tool (19)
- 03: This Week’s Giveaway: TWO $25 Amazon Cards (0)
- 01: Hello from FINCON11! (8)
September 2011 (32)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Dog Walker (11)
- 29: Why You Will Never Get Rich Cutting Your Budget (36)
- 28: Fiverr? I Hardly Know Her! (15)
- 28: Brb. Got Some Appearances to Make ;) (2)
- 27: A Reader’s Journey to Becoming Debt-Free (21)
- 26: I Present to You, Our Mortgage Payoff Plan. (57)
- 26: Giveaway This Week: TWO $25 Amazon Cards (2)
- 23: Your Mission This Weekend… (30)
- 23: Weekly Roundup: Dating, Tipping and F*ing BofA (2)
- 22: FREE Ticket to the sold out Financial Blogger Conference! (21)
- 22: I Wanna Need LESS Money, Not More. (39)
- 21: Coupons Are Sexy? (26)
- 20: Are You Good at Returning Things? (27)
- 19: Our Cat Didn’t Die! Our Cat Didn’t Die! (40)
- 19: This Week’s Giveaway: Financial Peace University Kit! (0)
- 16: 5 For Friday: What would you do with… (37)
- 16: Weekly Roundup: Lottery, Bonds & Dave Ramsey’s House (2)
- 15: Property Tax Bill Almost Gave me a Heart Attack! (30)
- 14: My Secret Loan From Mom & Dad (True Story) (35)
- 13: Who Has a Bucket List? Who Wants $500 Towards it?? ;) (725)
- 12: I Finally Got Health Insurance! (23)
- 12: This Week’s Giveaway: Sexy Halloween Costume ;) (2)
- 09: I Paid 25 Cents For The Toilet And I Liked it. (27)
- 08: Don’t Be ASS-Pirational (18)
- 07: Net Worth Update: $219,283.45 (Down $14,000) (21)
- 06: IRA Update: Which Account is In The Lead? (11)
- 05: The Clock is Running. (9)
- 05: This Week’s Giveaway: $50 in Amazon Gift Cards (2)
- 04: Vote Now for Your Favorite Financial Bloggers! (15)
- 02: I Went to College and All I Got Was This $200,000 Bill (61)
- 02: Weekly Roundup: Portraits, Wealth, and Babies!! (2)
- 01: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Worm Counter (23)
August 2011 (34)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: 10 Tips to Be a Better Employee (19)
- 30: An [Insider's] Warning About Financial Advisors (15)
- 29: Breaking News from Roswell (3)
- 29: What Old People Know (23)
- 29: Got Another $100 Giveaway Going on :) (0)
- 26: As You’re Reading This, I’m Driving Across The Country! (26)
- 26: Weekly Roundup: Ideas, Happiness, & Coddling the Rich (6)
- 25: What I Learned From Collecting Basketball Cards (12)
- 24: Where Would YOU Hide $100,000? (42)
- 23: United Airlines is Trying to Steal My Money. (37)
- 22: Dave Ramsey (and $50 Mastercard) Giveaway Winners… (2)
- 22: Health Insurance. Bleh. (46)
- 22: Giving Away 500 Business Cards to 3 Winners! (0)
- 20: Have you nominated your favorite Financial Blogger yet? (7)
- 19: 5 For Friday: What If You Won The Lottery? (47)
- 19: Weekly Roundup: Dumpsters, Blogs & Truth or Dare (8)
- 18: 3 Things Money Can’t Buy… *sniff* (27)
- 17: Which Mortgage do I Pay Off First? My 1st or 2nd? (85)
- 16: Giving away $50, and TWO Dave Ramsey Starter Kits! (329)
- 15: What up, what up! Back from the beach, homies! (16)
- 15: This week’s giveaway: TWO subscriptions to All You mag. (0)
- 12: 10 Jobs That Make at Least $100 an Hour (41)
- 11: Side Hustle Series: Selling books for money (18)
- 10: Being Prepared for Emergencies is Sexy! (32)
- 09: My Abusive Love Affair With Stocks (10)
- 08: Zen and the Art of Couples Budgeting (18)
- 08: This week’s giveaway: $75 in Amazon Gift Cards (0)
- 07: It’s time for a vacation, homies. (12)
- 05: 5 For Friday: What do you LIKE spending money on? (28)
- 04: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Tutor (15)
- 03: Net Worth Update: $233,453.70 (Up $20k!!!) (17)
- 02: 2 Reasons I Shouldn’t be a Personal Finance Blogger. (39)
- 01: I Got my $5,000 back from Jackie! Remember her? (26)
- 01: This Week’s Giveaway: $100 to Pay Your Bills! (0)
July 2011 (29)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: What’s in YOUR wallet? (Or Purse?) (46)
- 28: Dream as if you’ll live forever, Live as if you’ll die today. (30)
- 27: The Best $150 I Ever Made. (20)
- 26: Couple Spends Nearly $248,000 on Playhouses! (54)
- 25: The Ultimate IRA Test ;) (35)
- 25: This Week’s Giveaway: $300 in Lingerie! (5)
- 22: 5 For Friday: Your Nasty Debt! (72)
- 22: Good reads this week… including a new fave blog! (10)
- 21: Budgets Are Sexy Hits 2 Million Page Views (27)
- 20: Borders is Shutting Down?? NOoooOOooooOooo! (27)
- 19: It Could Always Be Worse… (37)
- 18: The Court Has Spoken: J. Money Wins!!! (35)
- 18: This Week’s Giveaway: $75 in Amazon Cards! (0)
- 15: It’s Court Time, Bitches! (27)
- 15: Weekly Roundup: Clutter, Vespas, and Positive Thinking (8)
- 14: I’m a Bottled Water Drinker & I’m Not Afraid to Admit It. (89)
- 13: Favorite Place for Job Searching: Craigslist’s “Etc” ;) (21)
- 12: I Now Have 16 Accounts at ONE Place. Is that bad? ;) (27)
- 11: I GOT MY 401(k)!!! ALL $17,000 OWED TO ME! (33)
- 11: Giveaway This Week: $150 to Go Shopping! (0)
- 08: 5 For Friday: New Year’s Resolution Check-in ;) (25)
- 08: Weekly Roundup: Dreams, iPhones, and Suitcases (6)
- 07: Side Hustle Series: I’m a USA Triathlon Official (7)
- 06: Net Worth June: $214,025.67 – Down $5k but Hangin’ In (13)
- 05: 6 Lessons Learned From The Recession (18)
- 04: “I have made the decision to just FAST-I am out of control” (8)
- 04: Giveaway this week: Dave Ramsey Starter Kits & Books! (0)
- 01: 5 For Friday: 4th of July Plans (29)
- 01: Weekly Roundup: Giveaways, Poverty & Illegal Couponing (2)
June 2011 (27)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: A Date With The IRS (25)
- 29: The (Crazy Simple) “Bucket” Budget (29)
- 28: Spending More to Save More (25)
- 27: Why Smart People Make Bad Spending Decisions (43)
- 27: Giving Away Two $50 Visa Gift Cards! (4)
- 24: 5 For Friday: A Peek Into Your Home (98)
- 24: Weekly Roundup: iPod Giveaway, Flies and $1k Dilemmas (2)
- 23: The Money-Shredding Alarm Clock! (And other ways to help keep you motivated) (18)
- 22: “Credit Cards Are For Old People” (29)
- 21: Nursing Homes vs Hotels: A 71 Year Old’s Take on Living (28)
- 20: Rent a Room In a Mansion? Okay! (19)
- 20: This Week’s Giveaway: An iPod Shuffle! (0)
- 17: 5 For Friday: What Car You Drivin’ Yo? (90)
- 17: Weekly Roundup: $400 Giveaway, Extreme Saving, and Six Hobbies That Can Make You Money (6)
- 16: The 10 Most Common Shopping Personalities (24)
- 15: The 6 Month Anniversary of My Termination! (39)
- 14: $300 Poorer, But My Feet Sure Are Happier! (51)
- 13: “Giveaways Are Sexy” now Launched! Giving away $425! (17)
- 10: 5 For Friday: Bank of Mom & Dad Style (35)
- 09: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Lifeguard (17)
- 08: The Peruvian Chicken Party (9)
- 07: 10 Ways to Stay Poor Forever (76)
- 06: Your Spending Reflects Your Lifestyle, Not Your Income (22)
- 03: Would You Rather… Rich 100 years ago, or Avg. now? (51)
- 03: Weekly Roundup: Wardrobes, Gurus & Automotive Fever (8)
- 02: Sometimes You Just Have to Ask (32)
- 01: Net Worth Update: $219,609.14 (Down $5k, but it’s OK!) (20)
May 2011 (25)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: No to Anniversary Gifts. Yes to Anniversary Adventures! (31)
- 30: Remember that $2,000 we “saved” from refinancing? (18)
- 27: 5 For Friday: Random Money Questions (41)
- 26: When a Discount, Isn’t Really a Discount. (9)
- 25: Side Hustle Series: I’m a High-Fashion eBay Reseller (25)
- 24: $100 Supercuts Giveaway!! (83)
- 23: Man Finds $45,000 Cash In His New House (43)
- 20: 5 For Friday: You & Your Career (61)
- 20: Weekly Roundup: Elmo, Warren Buffett, and J.D. Roth (2)
- 19: Putting Money in Perspective (23)
- 18: If You Did Just ONE Thing This Year… (53)
- 17: 13 (Clever) Ways to Save More Money! (40)
- 16: WE REFINANCED OUR MORTGAGE!!! (40)
- 13: 5 For Friday: Favorite Things Edition (35)
- 13: Most Expensive Bar Tab Ever (33)
- 12: “A Deer Tried to Kiss Me Driving 40mph” (Help!) (18)
- 11: Is a Dream Job worth it if you can’t save any money? (45)
- 10: My “New” Monthly Paycheck (27)
- 09: Your Mission This Week: Save (or Earn) $50! (36)
- 06: Five for Friday (Round II) (34)
- 06: Some Awesome Links I’ve Collected… (5)
- 05: Help a Reader: Student Loans or Savings? (56)
- 04: Married 3 Years & Still Haven’t Combined Finances (31)
- 03: Net Worth Check Up: $224,724.81 (Up $3k) (30)
- 02: Your Mission This Week: Wear All of The Clothes You Still Haven’t Worn Yet. (Or Sell Them) (31)
April 2011 (28)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: Keep Your Wallet From a Hangover (17)
- 28: How to Think Like an Extreme Couponer (28)
- 27: The Poorest Time of My Life (21)
- 26: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Mystery Shopper (17)
- 25: The Curse Machine, California, & Your Mission This Week (19)
- 22: Five For Friday (71)
- 22: Our Project Hits The News!! (6)
- 21: Two Great Credit Card Tips From a Reader (26)
- 20: Un-Automating Stuff Can Help Too (31)
- 19: My New Life w/ Quarterly Taxes. Ugh. (37)
- 18: Should Only Poor People Shop at Thrift Stores? (115)
- 15: Ask J$ Anything Day! (37)
- 15: PF Roundup: Coupons, Interviews & Warren Buffett (4)
- 14: Side Hustle Series: I’m an Etsy Seller (10)
- 13: Turn Your Home Into a Billboard & Pay Off Your Mortgage! (46)
- 12: Get a Tattoo, Save 20% for Life. (26)
- 11: I Wanna Discount… I Wanna Discount! [Song] (9)
- 11: Best of Money Carnival #98: Lotteries, Debt and Snooki (14)
- 10: Meet This Month’s Love Drop Family (0)
- 09: Whatcha know about the Financial Blogger Conference? (21)
- 08: 10 Things I’m Grateful For Today (35)
- 07: Help a Reader: Child Support Taking All Our Money! (100)
- 06: PS: Extreme Couponing is Back on TV Tonight! (16)
- 06: Who likes Coupons? Who likes $50 Gift Cards? (115)
- 05: Net Worth Voyeurism: $221,941.10 (Down $1,300) (16)
- 04: When does “bargaining” become “taking advantage of?” (32)
- 01: A Million Dollars is a Million Dollars (Is a Million Dollars) (25)
- 01: Swear Jar Update ;) (6)
March 2011 (27)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: I Broke My Rule and Lent a Friend $5,000 (42)
- 30: My brother buys a motorcycle. Without a license! (20)
- 29: The Attack of The Used Car Disease… (37)
- 28: 3 Months of Being The Boss and I’m Still Alive! (45)
- 25: The Starfish Story (14)
- 24: My Sister Just Bought a House… Yay? (17)
- 23: Why Yes, I Do Accept Credit! (37)
- 22: $1.00 Every Time I Say F*ck. Or $hit. (34)
- 21: Credit Score Showdown: J$ vs The Wife (38)
- 18: Networking on the Dance Floor (10)
- 17: Are Protandim Pills a Scam? (273)
- 16: Hate clipping coupons? Try these 2 strategies instead. (19)
- 15: Keep your valuables SAFE and enter this Giveaway ;) (211)
- 14: Spend 15 Minutes Dreaming Up a Sexier Life (14)
- 12: Love Drop #2 Vid: We Raised the $13,000!! (5)
- 11: Treat Exercise Like an Investment (13)
- 11: And the winner of the Dell Vostro v130 is… (3)
- 10: Sex, Drugs, and Charlie Sheen’s Money (13)
- 09: Side Hustle Series: I Write Meal Plans (77)
- 08: Financial Advice From the In-Flight Safety Handbook (18)
- 08: Heading out to SXSW! (2)
- 07: The J-True Hollywood Story: Owed $20,000 in 401(k) (35)
- 04: Are You The Average of Your 5 Friends? (13)
- 04: Weekly Roundup: Mistakes, Machetes, & Marshmallows (4)
- 03: Net Worth Update: February – $223,270.25 (17)
- 02: Dude, You’re Getting a Dell! (427)
- 01: Update on Jackal Ex-Employer (24)
February 2011 (24)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 28: Talking personal finance with neighbors/strangers (15)
- 25: Budgets Are Sexy Turns 3. (Which is 87 in blog years) (44)
- 24: Taxes, TVs and Justin Bieber (28)
- 23: What Kind of Financial Superhero are You? (17)
- 22: Monty Python’s “Money Song” (16)
- 22: USAA meets the iPad. And makes me jealous. (18)
- 21: I don’t owe $20,000 in taxes!!! (25)
- 18: Help a Reader: Can Saving Money Hurt Financial Aid? (31)
- 18: My New Skateboard & Other Awesome Things (15)
- 17: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Gun Permit Instructor (22)
- 16: Clearing out my crap. (25)
- 15: How often do you check your bank accounts? :) (48)
- 14: Super Sexy Frugal Valentine’s Day (27)
- 11: Hey Savers – It’s Okay to Doubt. (21)
- 11: Weekly Roundup: Honeys, Millionaires, and Tax Refunds (2)
- 10: Everything I’m Wearing Right Now I Got on Sale :) (29)
- 09: All Joking Aside, I Still Have to File my Taxes … (49)
- 08: David Bach’s new book: Debt Free For Life — Want it? :) (106)
- 07: How Much Cash Should You Always Have on You? (73)
- 04: Would You Rather… Millions vs. Teleporting (58)
- 04: Weekly Roundup: Blissdom, Budgets, & Bad A$$ Songs (6)
- 03: Christmas Lights and Frugality (27)
- 02: Net Worth Update: January – $213,832.79 (21)
- 01: This is What Micro-Giving Can Do (45)
January 2011 (23)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: True Life: I Live in a Hotel (19)
- 28: Side Hustle Fail: Working a Phonathon (13)
- 27: Score One For The Little Guy. (11)
- 26: I Threw Away Over $250 Last Quarter (17)
- 25: 5 Personal Finance Lessons We Can Learn from the Miami Heat (11)
- 24: What Your Date’s Credit Card Says About His Personality (and His Bank Account) (47)
- 21: 35 Things NOT to do When Ordering Delivery (29)
- 20: And the 10-Day road trip starts…. now! (24)
- 19: The Financial Personalities of Our Family (27)
- 18: State Farm Giveaway: GPS & Road Safety Kit! (203)
- 17: Extreme Couponing. WOW. (59)
- 14: Do you report ALL your income young man? Woman? (38)
- 14: Weekly Roundup: Mind-Maps, Animations, & 3 year olds (6)
- 13: Side Hustle Series: I’m a House Cleaner (23)
- 12: Do Baseball Cards Belong in Your Net Worth? (30)
- 11: Book Giveaway: Psych Yourself Rich (87)
- 10: How much do you spend a week on groceries? (139)
- 07: Impulse Buys Are The Devil (38)
- 07: Weekly Roundup: Best Bloggers, Gifts, & Badges ;) (8)
- 06: Net Worth Update: December — We Broke $200K! (30)
- 05: It’s official: My ex-employer is bananas. (43)
- 04: Frugal is Sexy. Even when it Itches. (26)
- 03: Let the Love Dropping begin! Meet Jill. (8)
December 2010 (28)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Tell me ONE thing you want in 2011 :) (50)
- 30: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Craps Dealer (8)
- 29: Cleaning Out My Closets & My Mind (19)
- 28: My 7 Worst Money Mistakes (19)
- 27: Temporary Setbacks are Not Permanent Failures (12)
- 24: Happy Holidays my Sexy Readers! (10)
- 23: Unlimited Movies for $100? Yes Please! (32)
- 22: Are Rich People Hotter Than the Rest? (17)
- 21: Attack of The Googlers (21)
- 21: $400 Xmas Stimulus Winners! (3)
- 20: To File, or Not to File, For Unemployment? (53)
- 17: I Got Fired. (220)
- 16: Don’t Forget – FREE Shipping Day is Tomorrow! (4)
- 16: Don’t Spend December: Extreme Spending Reform Without Being a Humbug (3)
- 15: How fast your financial situation can change :( (31)
- 15: Happy Birthday Mrs. BudgetsAreSexy! (6)
- 14: Last Minute Xmas Shopping… (21)
- 13: Are your finances any business of your employer? (32)
- 10: Brad & J’s 2010 CHRISTMAS Stimulus!!! (220)
- 10: Weekly Roundup: Vegas, Love Drop, and iPod Watches (0)
- 09: How much do you tip for take-out? (89)
- 08: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Babysitter (9)
- 07: Yelp Makes You Look Good. (13)
- 06: 10 Financially Sexy Xmas Presents (12)
- 05: Sneak Peak Into Love Drop … (7)
- 03: It’s Okay to Go Over Budget :) (36)
- 02: Cute Leather Box Containing Financial Heart Attack (23)
- 01: Net Worth Update: $198,019.06 (So close!!!) (16)
November 2010 (28)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: SuperFreakonomics – Illustrated Edition (WANT IT?) (53)
- 30: “I Got it at Ross” [Music Video] (12)
- 29: Tip # 478: Unload your $1 bills every night! (28)
- 26: It’s Black Friday! Are you alive??! (28)
- 26: Weekly Roundup: Bras, iPads and Dave Ramsey (2)
- 25: Watch out for the Giant Turkey! (2)
- 24: Here a Tip, There a Tip, Everywhere a Tip Tip! (29)
- 23: Generation Earn: New Book & Giveaway! (71)
- 22: Gotta Push Through Even When You’re Mad! (22)
- 19: Wealthy People vs Poor People (29)
- 18: Your Mission Today: Find a way to Save $5.00 (47)
- 17: Side Hustle Series: I’m a live-in Landlord (7)
- 16: Ahh so THAT’S what it’s called… “Mental Accounting!” (22)
- 15: Spent $100 in 20 Minutes Yesterday. (13)
- 15: WINNERS of the $50 Card & 2 Nights @ The Hyatt… (2)
- 12: Rent-a-Center & J. Money $50 Visa Card Giveaway! (109)
- 12: Weekly Roundup: All About The New Kardashian Card (4)
- 11: If You Can Read, You Can Cook… (16)
- 10: Don’t Put Yourself In The Situation (19)
- 09: What Would You Do With 2 FREE Nights @ The Hyatt? (199)
- 08: Do You Use Your College Degree? (27)
- 07: Winners of the Spendster $300 Giveaway!! (3)
- 05: The “No Restaurants in November” Challenge (yeah right!) (51)
- 05: Weekly Roundup: Bloggers, Presents & Elevator Pitches (4)
- 04: You’ve Gottta Be Creative in This Bizness. (18)
- 03: Net Worth Update: $193,025.18 (Up $11k) (27)
- 02: $300 J. Money/Spendster 2nd Chance Giveaway!!! (185)
- 01: Always keep $100 in your checking account (30)
October 2010 (26)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: 7 Frugally Hot Halloween Costumes (13)
- 29: Weekly Love: Millionaires, Moms, and Vietnam (6)
- 28: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Restaurant Server (25)
- 27: Love Drop is coming! Love Drop is coming! (17)
- 26: Think You Could Live in a Hotel? (I Do!!) (45)
- 25: Money and Friends. (11)
- 22: The Perfect Credit Card. (25)
- 21: How Bank of America Made Me Bald (52)
- 20: Let’s Go Dumpster Diving! (22)
- 19: 5 Things My Mohawk has Taught me About Money (4)
- 19: Things not to do when sad… (23)
- 18: What I’m NOT Saving Up For (23)
- 15: Is $75,000 The “Perfect” Salary? (43)
- 15: Weekly Love: Interviews, Comics and Starbucks (6)
- 14: Side Hustle Series: I’m a Chicken Farmer (36)
- 13: Book Giveaway: The Simple Dollar! (63)
- 12: The Power of 2nd (and 3rd) Opinions (22)
- 11: Should you be allowed to file bankruptcy more than once? (35)
- 08: What’s Your Number? (28)
- 08: Weekly Roundup: Gold Bars, Hot Lovin’ and Massages! (6)
- 07: Net Worth Update: $181,641.37 (up $13 Gs) (21)
- 06: Guy’s house burns down because he didn’t pay $75 fee!!! (94)
- 05: I Don’t Dress Like a Bum, Mom. (26)
- 04: Social Security & My Life-Time Earnings! (28)
- 01: Tip #397: Hide your money from yourself (36)
- 01: Weekly Love: Engineers, TechCrunch & Jersey Shore (4)
September 2010 (26)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Is MonaVie Juice a Scam? (35)
- 29: Is it too early for me to purchase my first home? (33)
- 28: Remember when gas was like $5/gallon? (15)
- 27: 5 Things I Kinda Feel Bad About (39)
- 24: When you’re on the right track… (15)
- 24: Weekly Love: Drake, Jokes, and Reward Card Stealing (4)
- 23: Kiva – The Rock Stars of Microfinancing! (21)
- 22: “Easy For Me to Say” (21)
- 21: It’s Official: Our Employee Benefits Are Over (67)
- 20: Don’t Go Shopping While Drunk. (33)
- 17: Today I feel _______ towards money. (31)
- 17: Weekly Love: Scammers, Millionaires & Lifetime Renters (11)
- 16: Do you remember the first time you started tracking your money? (25)
- 15: I’m Back! And Almost Sober, Even. (25)
- 14: Do You Still Want to Live in a Mansion? (29)
- 13: Why I Can’t Stand J Money’s Net Worth Updates (16)
- 10: Who is the Family Chief Financial Officer in your house? (22)
- 09: High Cost Hobbies vs. Low Cost Hobbies (27)
- 08: Off to Poland to get some Zloty! (12)
- 07: Top 10 All-Time Best Money Movies (60)
- 06: Is College Worth The Cost? (25)
- 03: What’s Up With Your New Year’s Resolutions? (18)
- 03: Weekly Roundup: Dreams, Skills, and Freebies (2)
- 02: Need a Project Done That Helps Someone? Tell Us! (2)
- 02: Net Worth Update: August – $167,997.16 (saweet) (16)
- 01: It’s National Coupon Month! (29)
August 2010 (27)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Can you really get arrested for doodling on dollars? (17)
- 30: The Worst E-Mail Scam Ever. (23)
- 30: 20 Signs You Need a Financial Makeover (18)
- 27: I Got Googled and I Liked It. (26)
- 27: Weekly Roundup: Hustling, Adwords & Forgiveness (0)
- 26: Tips From a Vegas Virgin (12)
- 25: Bye Bye Quicken Online, Hello Mint! (25)
- 24: The World’s Smallest Credit Card Charge (29)
- 23: The Splurging of Gift Cards :) (17)
- 20: How do you see your finances in a year? (19)
- 20: Weekly Roundup: Money, Sex and Vitaminwater (4)
- 19: 5 Things to Always Keep in Your Car (40)
- 18: Don’t Know What to Make of These “Coupon Books” (39)
- 17: The “Skinny on Real World Survival Kit” Giveaway! (62)
- 16: My Life List (42)
- 13: What would you do with an extra $1,000? (44)
- 13: Bankruptcy, Christians, and Dry Erase Boards (5)
- 12: My New Savings Goal (26)
- 11: Ahhhhh I did something so freakin’ stupid! (29)
- 10: Think You Could Live in a Houseboat? (19)
- 09: Should You Invest or Pay Down Debt? (9)
- 06: The Elephant on The Red Carpet (10)
- 05: Net Worth – July: $164,387.81 (Woo Woo!) (9)
- 04: Stuck at the airport (11)
- 04: Why You Should Ignore 99% of Worthless Advice about “Starting a Business” (16)
- 03: J. Money Causes Ruckus on USAA’s Facebook Page (24)
- 02: Best of Money Carnival, # Sexty-two (6)
July 2010 (30)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Wanna Know the Cheapest Way to Travel The World? (17)
- 30: Wealth, 5 Year Olds, and The Bank of Wal-Mart (8)
- 29: USAA Top Secret Tools Comin’ at Ya! (17)
- 28: Your Take: Lending Money to Friends & Family (27)
- 27: Introducing Strip Budgeting (22)
- 26: Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County (12)
- 26: 10 Celebrities Who Influence What We Buy (11)
- 25: Guess where I am??? (4)
- 23: 12 Ways I Don’t Set an Example (32)
- 23: Liars, Cheapskates, and Millionaires (2)
- 22: Operation Refinance Denied. (Shocker) (17)
- 21: Warren Buffett Helped Max out my Roth IRA :) Again. (17)
- 20: Giving Away TWO $50 Sports Authority Gift Cards! (82)
- 19: Is it bad that we wrote a check for $10? (31)
- 16: Which do you enjoy more: SAVING or SPENDING? (33)
- 16: Overdrafts, Sperm Donation, and Vampires (3)
- 15: These Commercials Are Making Me Batty! (27)
- 14: Would You Buy a House That Someone Died In? (71)
- 13: U.S. Presidents and Their Net Worth (19)
- 12: Budgets Are Sexy Hits 1,000,000 Page Views! (26)
- 12: Metal Detecting is Cool, Damn it. (20)
- 09: The G.O.O.D. $ Gals (9)
- 08: Rent vs. Buy: Tools, Textbooks, Caskets? (39)
- 07: How To Get a Bonus Four Times a Year (36)
- 06: Avoid ATM Fees on the Go (15)
- 06: Is Your Home “Making” You Spend Money? (19)
- 05: Bake Up a Vacation Plan! (Budget Recipe + Giveaway) (21)
- 02: 25 Cheapy Ways to Entertain Yourself This Summer (17)
- 02: Weekly Roundup: Babies, Blogs, & Prenups (4)
- 01: Net Worth Update: June — $150,815.98 (down $7Gs) (13)
June 2010 (26)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Social Media, Money, & Friends (20)
- 29: Awesome Book (& Giveaway): “Three Cups” (39)
- 28: Out With The Old, In With The New (14)
- 25: Would You Rather… Life vs. $100,000 (44)
- 25: Weekly Roundup: Frugal Dads, 80′s TV and Workaholics (2)
- 24: To DINK or Not to DINK (66)
- 23: Do Not Give Me Money!!! (24)
- 22: Pat Yourself on The Back Financial Rock Stars! (10)
- 21: The Car That Guzzles Money. (17)
- 18: Don’t Go to The Grocery Store Hungry (19)
- 18: Weekly Roundup: Rags, Riches, and Lots o’ FREE Stuff (5)
- 17: Talking About Money Before Marriage (DO IT!!!) (24)
- 16: Goodbye 10% of My Salary! (24)
- 15: The Ultimate SmartyPig Giveaway: $200! (222)
- 14: Increase Your Savings w/ Every Raise You Get (27)
- 11: Love Drop Update + Others (6)
- 11: Weekly Roundup: Lunches, Millionaires, & Decluttering (2)
- 10: Why I Work in Customer Service (25)
- 09: Giveaway: Entrepreneur Heroes Trading Cards! (16)
- 08: Should People Be Penalized For Their Unhealthy Habits? (33)
- 07: Your Take: How do you deal with “Splitting the check?” (33)
- 04: I Declare a “Spend Your Gift Cards” Weekend! (25)
- 04: J. Money a Comic Book Villain?! (2)
- 03: Do You Ever Just Miss Shopping? (29)
- 02: Net Worth Update: $157,729.89 (Down $9Gs…) (18)
- 01: I’m Baaaaaaaaaaack! (23)
May 2010 (26)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Eat Better America & J$ Wants to Give You $25.00 (60)
- 28: 2010 College Grad Financial Survival Guide (10)
- 27: Top 10 Credit Score Misconceptions (12)
- 26: Why Tracking Your Net Worth is Important (8)
- 25: Don’t Devalue Yourself (21)
- 24: Getting Your Finances in Shape on the Jersey Shore (8)
- 22: iPhone = Garage Sale? (4)
- 21: You Can Buy A Lot of Fun, but Happiness is Not For Sale (24)
- 21: Weekly Roundup: PF’ers, Debtors & Corporate Ladders (2)
- 20: Off We Go to Europe! (18)
- 19: $100 here, $100 there. $100 every where a Wedding. (41)
- 18: The Magic 8-Ball: Google Style (13)
- 17: A Great Reminder to Watch Your Credit Card Statements (17)
- 14: Just because it’s expensive, doesn’t mean it’s good. (23)
- 14: Weekly Roundup: Burglers, Prostitutes and Google Docs (2)
- 13: What would YOU do if you lost your job tomorrow? (74)
- 12: Book Giveaway #10: How to Make a Fortune From the Biggest Bailout in US History (15)
- 11: It’s True: I Only Shop On Sale (25)
- 10: This is What Perseverance Looks Like (21)
- 08: Book Giveaway #9: Living Well With Bad Credit (27)
- 07: Are You Financially Fit? (11)
- 07: Weekly Roundup + We Won 4 PLUTUS Awards! (4)
- 06: 4 Thoughtful (but Frugal) Ways to Celebrate Mom (3)
- 05: Book Giveaway #8: Your Money Ratios: 8 Simple Tools for Financial Security (28)
- 04: Net Worth Update – April: $166,261.93 (!!!) (18)
- 03: How Rich ARE You? (29)
April 2010 (35)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: When do you shop? When you’re bored? Happy? Sad? Pissed off? Excited? Because it’s a habit? (26)
- 30: Weekly Roundup: Ben Stein & T-Boone Pickens Style (4)
- 29: How to Save Money on Musical Instruments (7)
- 28: Budgeting Does No Good… (15)
- 28: Book Giveaway #7 – Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes (39)
- 27: The 10 Awesomest Safes I’ve Ever Seen. (45)
- 26: You’ve Got to Really WANT it. (18)
- 23: Are You Middle Class? (should you care?) (34)
- 23: Weekly Roundup: E-Funds, Marriage and Financial Bullies (5)
- 22: If He Can’t Put a Ring on it, He Can’t Sign For it! (29)
- 22: American Express Gold Card offering $250 @ signup! (2)
- 21: Reader Mail: Why Do I Max Out My 401(k) So Fast? (20)
- 21: Book Giveaway #6 – Spent: Memoirs of a Shopping Addict (42)
- 20: I Am Not a Fan of “The Secret” (24)
- 19: Woah, There’s a Debtors Anonymous! (15)
- 18: Book Giveaway #5 – Hot (broke) Messes (34)
- 16: Touching Money Has Always Made Me Feel Better ;) (14)
- 16: Weekly Roundup: Fools, Budgets & Extreme Retirement (2)
- 15: 3 Ways to Cut the Costs of a Job Hunt with a Little Online Ingenuity (5)
- 15: I Pay My Taxes (Rap Video) (7)
- 14: Financial Goals: Can You Have Too Many at Once? (29)
- 13: Our Neighbor’s House Is For Sale! (20)
- 13: Book Giveaway #4 – The Power of Less (54)
- 12: Where have you gotten the best financial advice? (19)
- 11: Book Giveaway #3: The Hero with a Million Dollars (27)
- 09: Your Take: Who Pays the $200? (44)
- 09: Weekly Roundup: Bad Habits, Memos, and McNabb! (2)
- 08: Our Taxes Are Done! Our Taxes Are Done! (29)
- 07: Net Worth Update: March – $151,355.70 (holler) (15)
- 06: Reason #211 Not to Have Car Payments (53)
- 05: Book Giveaway #2: The Other 8 Hours (64)
- 05: Get Your Cash Flow Up, Baby! (14)
- 02: Introducing The Financial Press Gazette! (10)
- 02: Weekly Roundup: Wealth, Happiness & Being Broke (4)
- 01: Happy April Book Giveaway Month! (65)
March 2010 (28)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Could You Go Homeless For A Day? (29)
- 30: Want to Become a Millionaire? Save $5 a Day. (31)
- 29: Six Secrets of a Credit Score (15)
- 26: Announcing Our Very First Love Drop! (42)
- 26: Weekly Roundup: Facebook, IRS, & Chocolate Budgets (2)
- 25: It’s March Madness cRaZy Town in the PF World… (0)
- 25: Time For a Financial Intervention! (22)
- 24: It’s true. I’m addicted to credit cards. (38)
- 23: I GOT SCAMMED!!! (21)
- 22: Are You Hustlin’ For A Better Lifestyle? (26)
- 19: Coffee Cents & College Kids (17)
- 19: Weekly Roundup: Freelancing, Cash Flows & $500 Bills (2)
- 18: 7 Stupidest Tax Mistakes to Avoid (12)
- 17: Frugality on a Whole New Level! (30)
- 16: 10 Jobs I’d Like to Try Some Day (44)
- 15: Always have a Wish List handy! (26)
- 13: What NOT to do after filing for Bankruptcy (19)
- 12: WordPress here we come! (20)
- 11: When Stock Prices Crash, Where Does the Money Go? (44)
- 10: Whatcha Know About ING & Their Sub-Accounts? (35)
- 09: The 20 Best Money Websites (14)
- 08: Credit Card Changes Are in Effect, Baby! (22)
- 05: Smiles Are Free. (18)
- 05: Weekly Roundup: John Stewart, Scarlett Johansson & Clarks (7)
- 04: How are you currently saving money? (comment to win $200!) (230)
- 03: Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters (32)
- 02: Net Worth Update – February: Someone’s got c/c debt! (27)
- 01: What if the unemployed worked for their unemployment checks? (29)
February 2010 (26)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 26: Would You Pay For Extra Sleep? (25)
- 26: Weekly Roundup: Millionaires, Bloggers & Foolish Spending (2)
- 25: It’s Free Starbucks Day! (119)
- 24: The Plutus Awards are Here! (9)
- 24: How do you measure the power of money? (11)
- 23: No More "I Can’t Afford That" (43)
- 22: Carnival of Personal Finance #245 – “Dollar Doodles” Ed. (22)
- 19: Budgets Are Sexy Turns 2! (holler) (49)
- 19: Who Wants an iPod Shuffle? (8)
- 18: Life in Grad School Doesn’t Have to Suck…All Your Money (18)
- 17: The 15 Minutes a Day Idea. (25)
- 16: Blogger Showdown #10: MB Hunter vs. PT Money (12)
- 15: Why do schools teach about the stock market? (31)
- 14: LOVE Everyday: Free e-book! (5)
- 12: The Top 10 Ways to Woo on Budget (or perhaps ever?) (21)
- 12: Weekly Roundup: Free iPod, Greediness, & Jersey Shore! (4)
- 11: Getting Financially Naked is Good for You :) (63)
- 10: Take my Money, just let me keep my Electricity! (25)
- 09: Need debt motivation? Calculate your daily costs. (33)
- 08: Selling Your Virginity for Money (45)
- 05: Do I have a life outside blogging? (12)
- 05: Weekly Roundup: Another $50 giveaway + Fave articles (0)
- 04: The Mother of All TurboTax Giveaways! (5) (4)
- 03: New Tax Law Changes for 2010 Boyee! (0)
- 02: Net Worth: January – down DOWN down says the market. (0)
- 01: We got milked for $24,000 last year. How about you? (4)
January 2010 (28)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: 4 Old School Money Hacks – A Trip Down Memory Lane. (4)
- 29: Weekly Roundup: $50 Giveaways, Slaves & Lifestyle Design (0)
- 28: Budgeting with Sammy the Rabbit! (0)
- 27: 6 Questions to Financially Get to Know Each Other (0)
- 26: How Conan O’Brien Wants You to Succeed (0)
- 25: The $20 Discount that Shouldn’t Have Been. (0)
- 22: The Best Time to Buy Things… (with info-graphic) (1)
- 22: Weekly Roundup: Shorty Awards, 401(k)s, & Staying Poor (2)
- 21: Pay off Student Loans, or Save for House? (6)
- 20: Haiti Relief Efforts – How You Can Help. (0)
- 20: If a millionaire told you how to be rich, would you listen? (0)
- 19: Blogger Showdown #9: Clever Dude vs. Frugal Dad (0)
- 18: The Best of BudgetsAreSexy – 2009 (0)
- 18: Live from the internets, it’s Untemplater! (0)
- 15: Credit Card Debt Rising Like a Mother. (0)
- 15: Weekly Roundup: Wifeys, Bloggers, & Lemonade Stands (0)
- 14: Who cares if you saved money by spending money?! (0)
- 13: The 11th Reason Credit Unions Kick Ass. (0)
- 12: I’m afraid my love affair with checks are over… (0)
- 11: Personal Financial Statements shouldn’t be Top Secret. (0)
- 08: The BudgetsAreSexy V.I.P. Newsletter! (15)
- 08: Weekly Roundup: Board Games, Complainers, and J.O.B.s (0)
- 07: 6 Ways to Knock Out Creditors. (0)
- 06: How Much Would You Spend On ____ ? (0)
- 05: Net Worth: December 2009 – Up 120% since 2008! (0)
- 04: The "Move Your Money" Movement. (4)
- 01: It’s a New Year to Pimp Your Finances! (0)
- 01: Weekly Roundup: Communists, F.U. Funds & Debt Collectors (0)
December 2009 (31)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: The Investment Known As Dating (0)
- 30: J. Money on Canada’s News95.7 Radio! (0)
- 30: "New Blog Alert" Series! (0)
- 29: Giving Away 3 Copies of "Start Over, Finish Rich!" (0)
- 28: Do you have money left over each month? (0)
- 26: So This Is What 30 Feels Like? (0)
- 26: Quick Holiday Roundup! (0)
- 25: Happy Holidays Everyone! (0)
- 24: This Holiday Season, Think Small. (0)
- 23: You should totally pay for your own holiday party. (2)
- 22: Blogger Showdown #8: Madame X vs. Generation X (0)
- 21: 3 Simple Steps To Rock Your Finances (0)
- 21: 1st Annual Christmas Stimulus Winner! (0)
- 18: How much credit could you get your hands on? (2)
- 18: Coming soon on Budgets Are Sexy! (and roundup) (0)
- 17: Thanks a Latte, Starbucks! (0)
- 16: J. Money in a New PF Comic Series! (0)
- 16: What financial advice would you give Tiger Woods? (2)
- 15: Brad & J’s Christmas Stimulus 2009! (1)
- 14: Why throw things out just because they’re old? (0)
- 11: Money CAN Buy Happiness :) (0)
- 11: Weekly Roundup: Comics, Coins, and Ridiculousness (0)
- 10: T.J. Maxx & Marshalls: The Pimps of Bargain Shopping (0)
- 09: 5 Financial Tips for College Students….(lucky bastards) (2)
- 08: Blogger Showdown #7: Liz Weston vs. Kathy Kristof (0)
- 07: Be Proud of Your Emergency Fund! (0)
- 04: What’s your biggest financial fear? (0)
- 04: Weekly Roundup: Uncluttering, Entrepreneurship & 50 Cent (0)
- 03: iReview the iPhone…Because it saves me money! (0)
- 02: Net Worth: November – Slap on 7 More G’s. (0)
- 01: Battle of the Sexes: Women & Their Shoes (0)
November 2009 (25)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: If you can’t pay for it, don’t buy it. (0)
- 27: The Mexican Fisherman. (0)
- 27: Weekly Roundup: Interviews, Financial Moves, & Eminem (0)
- 26: Happy Thanksgiving! From one Turkey to the Next… (0)
- 25: 20 Black Friday Tips on Wacky Wednesday (0)
- 24: Convert Hope into Action and MAKE IT HAPPEN (0)
- 23: Results of the $100 Scratch Off Lottery Project! (7)
- 20: The $100 Scratch Off Lottery Project. (0)
- 20: Weekly Roundup: Small Houses, Being Dumb, & Nicolas Cage (0)
- 19: If Budgets are Sexy, the Stock Market must be Smoking Hot! (0)
- 18: Want to keep more money? Obey the law! (0)
- 17: Breaking Down The Budget by Percentages. (0)
- 16: "Without asking, my grandfather just bought me a car." (2)
- 13: Savings & Rubber Band Balls. (0)
- 13: Weekly Roundup: Rap, Relationships, & the Recession. (0)
- 12: NoSpend November: How I reformed my spending. (0)
- 11: Money and Finances – Young Adults’ Biggest Concerns (0)
- 10: Blogger Showdown #6: Fabulously Broke vs. Krystal at Work (0)
- 09: If I could move back in with my parents… (0)
- 06: Would You Rather… Sex vs. Money edition. (0)
- 06: Weekly Roundup: Credit Cards, Looking Fat, & NANOWRIMO (0)
- 05: Try working on finances when you’re in the mood :) (0)
- 04: Why are you asking about my salary again? (0)
- 03: Net Worth: October – Up $4k and Hanging in There. (0)
- 02: My Wallet Gets Beer Goggles Too. (0)
October 2009 (34)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: 40 Cheap & Last Minute Halloween Costumes. (1)
- 30: Weekly Roundup: 401(k) Haters, Civility, & Bad Math. (0)
- 29: 52 Ways to Make Extra Money! (but only 1 of them here). (0)
- 28: The Cost of Being a Dude. (0)
- 27: Splitting The Check Evenly = Tipping Evenly? (2)
- 26: Maxing out your 401(k) and IRA really is possible! (2)
- 26: Apparently we’re in a Donkey Market :) (1)
- 24: Winners of the giftcards & piggies & poster! (0)
- 23: Does it matter who the "breadwinner" is anymore? (0)
- 23: Weekly Roundup: Millionaires, High School, & Debt Free Days (0)
- 22: Unloading a whole bunch of gift certificates! Who wants ‘em? (0)
- 22: USAA Magazine looking for Members to share their story. (0)
- 21: Saving Now Gives Us Mad Options Later. (0)
- 20: Blogger Showdown #5: Matt Jabs vs. Adam Baker (0)
- 19: Making babies is easy, but paying for them? (6)
- 18: Winner of the Tommy Bahama glasses! (0)
- 16: My "Worst" Buyer’s Remorse Story… (0)
- 16: Weekly Roundup: Experiments, Defaced Bills, and God. (0)
- 15: First Premier Bank: Shove your 79.9% APR Credit Card. (2)
- 14: Ever figure out how much your pet costs you? (2)
- 13: A Breakdown of all the Sexy Stocks I own. (0)
- 12: Do you think the Dow will hit 10,000? (0)
- 12: Win a pair of Tommy Bahama sunglasses! (Thx VSP) (0)
- 09: Obsessing about Sex, Money, and Cars. (0)
- 09: Weekly Roundup: Twitter Lottery, Paychecks, & Wizard of Oz. (0)
- 08: The Internet Transformed Banking & Gave Us Options! (0)
- 07: J. Money now on LinkedIn and Delicious! (0)
- 07: Net Worth: September – Another $6k Squirreled Away (0)
- 06: Blogger Showdown #4: Flexo vs. Jim Wang (0)
- 05: Personal Finance Is Sexy, But I Still Mess Up. (0)
- 03: Winners of the 2 Stingy Scoundrel books… (0)
- 02: "Would You Rather?" Case Study – Less Money, More Time (0)
- 02: Weekly Roundup: Reality Shows, Frugalness, & Dumb $1′s (0)
- 01: Wills & Trusts Are VERY Important. Grab this free kit! (0)
September 2009 (31)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Bank Of Mom And Dad: New TV Show!!! (0)
- 30: USAA Now Open To Non-Military Folk! (12)
- 29: Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel: Review & Giveaway! (0)
- 28: So What If People Make Fun Of Our Frugality! (0)
- 26: Student Loans By The Numbers (0)
- 25: Moral Dilemma: Speak Up or Save Money? (0)
- 25: Weekly Roundup: $1 Dreams, Doodles, & Dead Horses. (0)
- 24: "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." (0)
- 23: 401(k) vs. IRA – Which is Better For Your Extra Money? (2)
- 22: Blogger Showdown #3: Lazy Man vs. Silicon Valley Blogger (0)
- 21: Talking Finances With Friends & Family (0)
- 18: 5 Things The Recession Has Taught Me So Far. (0)
- 18: Weekly Roundup: Tyler Durden, Walmart, and Pot. (yes, pot) (0)
- 17: How To Pay Rent By Volunteering For Science Experiments (6)
- 16: Google Asks, J. Money Answers. (0)
- 15: Wants vs. Needs: What’s the difference? (0)
- 14: Be careful mixing money with family! (0)
- 14: BudgetsAreSexy In The Media. (Holler) (0)
- 13: $50 Amazon Gift Card Winners… (0)
- 11: What New Year’s Resolutions? (0)
- 11: Weekly Roundup: Cash4Gold, Weddings, & 50 Cent. (0)
- 10: Giving Away TWO $50 Amazon Gift Cards! (0)
- 09: Cigarettes vs. Coffee – Which Is Financially Worse For You? (3)
- 08: Inspiration From My Homeless Friend. (2)
- 07: Net Worth: August – Up $6.5k and No Complaints. (0)
- 05: The 5 Lucky Retailmenot.com Winners! (0)
- 04: How much have you spent on clothing this year? (2)
- 04: Weekly Roundup: Dates, Dumb Debt, & Prayer Requests (0)
- 03: There’s No Such Thing As Saver’s Remorse. (4)
- 02: Retailmenot + Budgetsaresexy = Five $25 Threadless Gifts! (1)
- 01: Confessions of a Starbucks Barista? (0)
August 2009 (29)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Finance is really not that complicated. (0)
- 28: Would You Rather…Have extra MONEY or extra TIME? (0)
- 28: Weekly Roundup: Student Loans, Craigslist, & Skinny Homes (0)
- 27: Look Like a Million Bucks on a Budget (0)
- 26: Saving Money Trumps Sex? (0)
- 25: Blogger Showdown #2: Stephanie vs. Squawkfox (0)
- 24: Living The Minimalist Lifestyle – Is it Possible? (19)
- 21: George Washington: "Don’t Spend Me!" (0)
- 21: New Charity Project Coming Soon! (0)
- 21: Cash For Clunkers to go away on Monday. (0)
- 21: Finance Friday: Twitter, T-Shirts, and Burritos. (0)
- 20: Automation and Forgetting to Brush My Teeth. (0)
- 19: A Day In The Life of a Poker Player (Pt. 2 of 2) (0)
- 18: Calculating Net Worth: Does Home Value Belong There? (1)
- 17: Carnival of Personal Finance #218 – "Chuck Norris" Edition (0)
- 14: Interview w/ Ramit Sethi: NY Times Best Seller & Blogger! (1)
- 14: Finance Friday: Inspiration, and Chrometophobia (0)
- 13: Find Out Where Your Spending Leaks Are, and Fix Them. (0)
- 13: Crushin’ on a PF Blogger? (0)
- 12: Net Worth: July – Up $18,000! More 401(k) Goodness… (0)
- 11: I’m SO tempted to buy a Porsche right now… (2)
- 10: Carnival of Money Stories – "Back from the Beach!" ed. (0)
- 07: I Quit My Job And I’m Not Crazy (1)
- 07: Weekly Roundup: Celebrity Meltdowns, Careers, & Lameness (0)
- 06: Product Research Web 2.0 – Using Social Media to Become a Smart Buyer (0)
- 05: The Original Millionaire To-Do List (0)
- 04: Confessions of an Online Poker Player (5)
- 03: Be Aware of Reference Groups. (0)
- 01: The iPhone & I are going to the beach! (0)
July 2009 (31)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: "Cash For Clunkers" Cashed Out? (0)
- 31: Weekly Round Up: Fire Drills, Stock Speculation, & "See ID". (0)
- 30: A Personal Finance Lesson Learned the Hard Way (0)
- 29: 3 Cheap & Sexy Summer Activities! (2)
- 28: Blogger Showdown #1: J.D. Roth vs. Trent Hamm (0)
- 27: How The New Credit Card Legislation Affects You. (0)
- 25: Fashion with J. Money & Unfunded. (0)
- 24: Introducing The Blogger Showdown Series! (0)
- 24: PF RoundUp: "Check out the 30+ from yesterday" ed. (0)
- 23: Carnival of Pecuniary Delights #17 – "Online Slang" ed. (0)
- 22: 3 Lessons Starbucks Reminded Me of Today. (0)
- 21: Financial Mad Libs! Are You Down? (0)
- 20: The Best Order To Take Out Money (0)
- 17: Borrow From Yourself First. (0)
- 17: PF Round Up: Financial Diseases edition (0)
- 16: How to Be Cheap but Chic When Attending a Wedding (0)
- 15: Visualizing a Life Without Debt. (0)
- 14: Bye Bye Bonds, Hello Roth IRAs. (0)
- 13: BillShrink Gas Card Giveaway: Win Two $50 Cards! (0)
- 10: Would you rather… Money vs. Job edition (0)
- 10: PF Round Up: Founding Fathers, Blogging, & Tax Free Money (0)
- 09: Credit Report and Credit Score Quiz! (aww yeaaah) (0)
- 08: Summer Tip: Buy winter clothes now! (0)
- 08: Best Financial Calculators! (0)
- 07: Control Lifestyle Inflation Before it Controls You. (0)
- 06: How To Beat The Collection Agencies! (0)
- 06: Best Free Budget Templates & Spreadsheets (29)
- 03: How crooks worm their way into your wallets. (0)
- 03: PF Round Up: Hoarders, Interventions, and $100 Bills (0)
- 02: Payday Loans vs. Credit Cards (1)
- 01: Net Worth: June – Up $27,000!!! Hot damn, 401(k). (0)
June 2009 (29)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: How much is a house really going to cost me? (0)
- 29: Bernard Madoff sentenced to 150 years!!! (0)
- 29: Financial Checklists Are Key. What’s Yours? (0)
- 26: This Week’s Drinking Buddies (and PF roundup) (0)
- 26: God Bless you, Michael Jackson. (0)
- 25: Spectacles, Testicles, Wallet and Watch (0)
- 24: Live Like You’re Broke… (0)
- 23: How do you measure your own financial success? (0)
- 22: Blogging From The Beach, and Saving Money! (0)
- 19: Budgets Come in all Different Shapes and Sizes. (0)
- 19: PF Round Up: Britney Spears, Credit Cards, and College. (1)
- 18: Craigslist: Lil Wayne Wanted (DC-MD-VA) (0)
- 17: My #1 financial goal each year : Max out my 401(k) (2)
- 16: Rate Chasing 101: Do you have the personality for it? (0)
- 15: Doing What You Love Pays Dividends (0)
- 13: Winners of The 3 Amazon Gift Cards! $50, $30, $20 (0)
- 12: Pick Up Lines & Money Go Hand in Hand… (0)
- 12: Personal Finance Round Up: Budgets, Buffett, & Bananas! (0)
- 11: Do you need a "story" to be respected as a Blogger? (0)
- 10: Save More Money by Concentrating on The BIG Stuff. (0)
- 09: Giving Away 3 Amazon.com Gift Cards: $50, $30, and $20. (0)
- 08: PS: I made some design changes today. (0)
- 08: Bring Lunch or Buy Lunch? I Say a Little of Each. (0)
- 05: 10 Signs the Economy Really Is That Bad. (0)
- 05: Personal Finance Roundup: Anonymity, Twitter, & Frugality (0)
- 04: All financial books from the past 10 years should be burned. (0)
- 03: 6 Fun & Free Summer Activities for Children (or Adults?) (0)
- 02: Net Worth: May – Up $5k and Steadily Moving Along… (0)
- 01: Thomas Jefferson: The Man. The Legend. The Debtor? (0)
May 2009 (26)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: This is my 500th post! I Must *Really* Love Money ;) (0)
- 28: Look At Bill, Pay The Bill, Forget About Bill. (0)
- 27: What Would You Do With 3 Financial Do-Overs? (0)
- 26: The Price of Faith: Muslim & Jewish Financial Challenges (0)
- 25: Un-Broke: The Seth Green Cribs Edition (0)
- 23: The Winner of The Sidekick and Best PF Post is….. (0)
- 22: "Goodness Is The Only Investment That Never Fails." (0)
- 22: This Week in Finance: Millionaires, Toilet Paper, & AK47s (0)
- 21: It’s Official: I’m Addicted to Monopoly… (0)
- 20: T-Mobile & BillShrink love you! Now, who wants a free phone? (0)
- 19: Dear Shopping Malls, I miss you… (0)
- 18: Carnival of Top Personal Finance Posts #3 (Vote for your fav!) (0)
- 15: The Financial Crisis Explained via Beer & PukeBonds. (0)
- 15: Going Gaga over Personal Finance Finds this week… (0)
- 14: Audit Me All You Want – My Accountant’s Got My Back. (0)
- 13: Colbert’s Credit Card gets its own Credit Card! Haha… (0)
- 12: Paying extra towards your loans now, goes a long way later! (0)
- 11: Credit Card Roulette – To Play or Not to Play? (2)
- 08: 5 Things I’ll be Blowing my Money on this Boy’s Weekend. (0)
- 08: Personal Finance Nuggets Around the Net… (0)
- 07: I Grant You One Free Luxury – Which Shall You Pick? (0)
- 06: Net Worth: April – Up $7 Gs and Happy as a Clam. (0)
- 05: Reader Mail: "The Economy Screwed my $195k Inheritance." (0)
- 04: Health Insurance 101: Gallbladders are Sexpensive. (2)
- 01: Just call me Warren Buffett The 2nd in stock picking. (0)
- 01: Personal Finance Love From This Week. (scrumptious) (0)
April 2009 (33)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: "99% of my cash is spent on food and coffee" (0)
- 29: How Were Your Finances Looking 2 Years Ago? (0)
- 28: Whatcha Know About Kids Allowances These Days? (0)
- 27: What makes a job a truly enjoyable place to work? (0)
- 25: And the FREE business cards & brochure winners are… (0)
- 24: Slumdog Millionaire Child Star Almost Sold for $300k! (0)
- 24: Lots of great stuff in Personal Finance this week :) (0)
- 23: Debt is bad. It’s like kissing your sister and liking it… (0)
- 22: Giving away FREE business cards & brochures today! (0)
- 21: 6 Reasons to Spend the Money on Sports This Spring. (0)
- 20: Life Experiences Far Outweigh The Cost of Attaining Them. (0)
- 17: Dear Coupon Lovers, Are you ever treated differently? (1)
- 17: Brilliant Personal Finance reads this week… (0)
- 16: "Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons." (0)
- 15: Anti-Tax Tea Parties? Are we back in the 1700′s again? (0)
- 15: Taxes all done? If not, FileLater.com could be your BFF. (0)
- 14: Ahhhhhh!! We Can’t Refinance Our 1st Mortgage :( (8)
- 13: Personal Finance Mags = The New Black. (0)
- 12: Happy Complain-For-Free Day! And also Easter :) (0)
- 10: "I Pay My Taxes" Rap by the Financial Freedom Boyz. (0)
- 10: Come Stalk me on Facebook…it’ll be fun. (0)
- 10: !Esta Semana en la Finanza Personal! (se habla espanol?) (0)
- 09: Brokerage Roth IRA’s are where it’s at baby! Yesirrr… (0)
- 08: Warren Buffett = The Man…or possibly 100 of them. (2)
- 07: Talk to an H&R Tax Professional for FREE today! (2)
- 07: Reader Mail: What’s better for me – a 401(k) or Roth IRA? (0)
- 06: Time to start buying stocks again! The J-man’s excited… (0)
- 04: "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" Winners announced… (0)
- 03: PF Happy Hour = Success! Although my brain hurts… (0)
- 03: This Week in Personal Finance … (happy friday!) (0)
- 02: Net Worth: March – Up $3k and coasting along nicely… (0)
- 01: Famed planner Deena Katz doesn’t think budgets are sexy! (0)
- 01: New Credit Card #? Don’t forget to update all your accounts! (0)
March 2009 (33)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" – Review and Giveaway! (0)
- 30: How many paychecks are you away from $hit town? (1)
- 27: The Budgets are Sexy Rap – our new theme song! (2)
- 27: Personal Finance Round Up…with 1 word summaries. (0)
- 26: Dear J – "Please help before money ruins our marriage!" (0)
- 25: Think you could feel bad for AIG bonus-getters? Read this… (0)
- 25: Hello, I’d like to pay for that with my cell phone. (0)
- 24: Can’t use a competitor’s coupon? (Don’t tell my mom.) (1)
- 23: And the 2 Turbo Tax winners are…. (0)
- 23: Our church is $125k in debt…and guess what? (0)
- 20: I’m giving away 2 copies of TurboTax Premier Online! (0)
- 20: This Week in Personal Finance-Topia… (0)
- 19: Budgets are Sexy in da Hizzouse! (It’s a PF rap off, baby) (0)
- 19: Don’t forget to make your NCAA picks! (it starts tomorrow) (0)
- 18: Do Pawn Shops really deserve that bad of a rap? (0)
- 17: BREAKING: AIG paid 73 employees bonuses of $1 million + (0)
- 17: Health Insurance getting changed up, but I still have a job! (0)
- 17: Cramer vs. Stewart….DING DING DING Stewart wins! (0)
- 16: Random ways to make money #18: Take the Dares! (0)
- 13: Weekly Roundup: Visa black cards, love lifes and frugality! (0)
- 12: Jon Stewart vs. Jim Cramer showdown tonight! You Ready? (0)
- 12: Wow, Wal-Mart is almost as Big as my Johnson! (0)
- 11: I’m thinking of making & selling t-shirts…would be fun, no? (0)
- 10: Mvelopes: I don’t sign up to financial companies who spam me. (0)
- 09: New favorite book: "The Richest Man in Babylon" (0)
- 09: "Tent City" is back in CA. Freaky pics of a worsening economy. (0)
- 06: 3 Tips to Putting BLING on That Finger of Hers. (0)
- 06: Best of The Week in Personal Finance. (0)
- 05: Would You Rather…Be UGLY and rich, or HOT w/ less? (5)
- 04: Net Worth: February – Lots o’ Cash and Lots o’ Losses. (0)
- 03: Free $20 gift card to Dillyeo.com!!! Who doesn’t like that? (0)
- 03: Real Simple’s "71 Ways to Spend Smarter (and save a lot)" (0)
- 02: Complaining will now cost this blogger $1 per incident… (0)
February 2009 (29)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 28: Subscriber Swap Saturday: One on One with No Debt Plan (0)
- 27: How Frugal is too Frugal? (when you don’t have a life anymore) (0)
- 27: This Week in the Land of Personal Finance. (0)
- 26: Do you think showering together REALLY saves water? (0)
- 25: Flashback: Getting scammed by a door-to-door salesman. (0)
- 24: Has the Economy changed your shopping habits? Not for me. (0)
- 23: Save $50 a Day and Feel No Pain? Hmm…I dunno about that. (0)
- 21: Got a Cool Interview up over at A Gai Shan Life :) (0)
- 20: How’s your 401(k) lookin’ upside your peers? (0)
- 20: This Week Around the PF Blogosphere… (0)
- 19: Ohhh how I love me some Taxes!!! Just got ‘em back… (0)
- 18: I’m not feelin’ the love from Upromise – How about you? (0)
- 17: Shredding 700+ receipts: Not fun, but good to do. (0)
- 16: "It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating" (0)
- 13: 10 More Ways to Woo! On budget, even. (imagine that) (0)
- 13: This Week Around The PF Blogosphere. (0)
- 12: Budgets Are Sexy turns 1 today! I can’t believe it… (0)
- 11: "Cash For Gold USA" should shoot itself. (0)
- 11: Do you patch up your old clothes, or just buy new ones? (0)
- 10: Budgeting In Style: Exploring the Envelope Method! (0)
- 09: I’m having a hard time spending my $260 birthday money. (3)
- 06: Dear MSN readers (aka my new best friends), this is for you. (0)
- 06: Net Worth: Jan – Our money’s combined & we’re feelin’ good! (2)
- 06: Weekly Roundup: Cool batch of links I found + Carnivals. (0)
- 05: "Rich vs. Poor" jail time….check this crazy picture out! (0)
- 05: 25 Random & Possibly Odd Things about Me, J. Money (0)
- 04: It’s Official: Our house is upside down – Lost $60k in 2 years. (0)
- 03: "Americans Spending Less, Saving More" – This is bad? (0)
- 02: The Budget is back, baby! (and will be updated monthly) (13)
January 2009 (30)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Could you comfortably spend an extra $80 today on a whim? (0)
- 30: "The Best Blogs We Found in 2008" and some other links. (0)
- 29: "Bank of America is Milking Taxpayers…Three Times" (0)
- 29: Does the financial crisis have a silver lining? (Q&A) (0)
- 28: Hell yeah I check my bank accounts every day! Why not? (0)
- 27: How much do you pay for car insurance? Not $1600 right? (2)
- 26: The Awesomest Compilation of Weird & Crazy Jobs E-V-E-R! (12)
- 23: Dear Debt, You will have to PRY this cash from my fist. (0)
- 23: We’re in the ‘"Top 50 Get Out Of Debt" Blogs To Watch in ’09! (0)
- 22: Hot Damn y’all, It’s Tax Season! Get Sexcited! (0)
- 21: Renters are BAD for your home value? Are you cereal? (2)
- 20: Happy "Thanks for the day off Obama!" Inauguration day :) (0)
- 19: J’s New Year’s Resolutions – no pressure, no problem mon! (0)
- 16: So far so good – We’re off to the Bahamas and $178 richer! (0)
- 16: Carnival roundup and Bahamas day today ;) (0)
- 15: PS: Tell me I’m not the only bitter one in this crap economy!!! (0)
- 14: Does anyone know if Pet Insurance is worth the beans? (1)
- 13: To combine, or not to combine finances? How the married do it (0)
- 12: Happy Free anti-virus, Free tax question, & Free advice Day! (1)
- 09: Where, oh where, does our $exy money go?! (14)
- 09: Happy Friday everyone!!! Time for a quick carnival roundup :) (0)
- 08: Suze Orman’s Free Book Download (Thanks Oprah!) (0)
- 08: And "they" say you can’t win the lottery?! Pshhhh… (0)
- 07: Would you take a 10% pay cut if it meant saving an employee? (19)
- 06: "In God we trust; all others must pay cash" (0)
- 06: Net Worth: December – 2008 Ends w/ a bang, Hallelujah! (0)
- 05: My new tipping rule: Everyone gets 20%! Nice and easy… (6)
- 02: Guest Post: Banks should pay their employees correctly, right? (0)
- 02: This week’s Carnival & Jokey Joke roundup! (0)
- 01: Happy New Years! Time to party like it’s 1999 ;) (0)
December 2008 (31)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Today’s the last day to grab those Charity tax write-offs! (0)
- 30: Interview: 1 on 1 with an Employer (they have feelings too?) (0)
- 29: All this excitement = Me getting sick and not spending money :( (0)
- 29: Last week’s carnival roundup. (0)
- 26: It’s my birthday, and i can shop if i want to :) (0)
- 25: Merry Christmas & a Very Sexy Holidays!!! (0)
- 24: Starbucks wants you to be a V.I.P! New "Gold" card out… (0)
- 23: All I want for Xmas is for you to write this little girl :( (0)
- 23: Another foreclosure on our street…Is it time to get positive? (0)
- 22: Am i a Grandpa if i get my nephew a Savings Bond? (1)
- 19: How we’re putting the Mrs. through grad school! (0)
- 19: Budgetsaresexy’s TOP 10 Referrers & carnival roundup! (0)
- 18: Today, December 18th 2008, is FREE SHIPPING DAY! (0)
- 18: USAA just hollered – They’re raising my credit card rates! (0)
- 17: Someone killed the Grinch…we got our Xmas bonuses! (0)
- 17: Holy Guacamole – Budgetsaresexy is on MSN Money!!! (0)
- 16: New Year’s Resolutions – Did i actually accomplish something? (0)
- 15: My 3 rules on receiving cash gifts! (Hint: re-gifting’s a no-no) (0)
- 12: Am i slow, or did gas just plummet like a mother this month? (0)
- 12: Another carnival round up, Another "Bail Out" joke! (0)
- 11: J. Money Claus is coming to town! (My Holiday Gift Budget) (0)
- 10: And it starts…the first phase of Operation Cut Benefits! (0)
- 09: George Washington would be one sad mother f’er! (0)
- 09: Woot: I’d like to hire your marketing team for my blog. Deal? (0)
- 08: Sure we financed our house 100%, but ya know what? It works (0)
- 05: Guess What??? We did it! We finally got our wedding pictures! (6)
- 05: Heyyyyyyyy youuuuuuu guyyyyyyys! (it’s carnival time) (0)
- 04: Dear employer, PLEASE don’t cut our 401(k) matchings! (0)
- 03: My Credit Card Budget (1)
- 02: Have you ever gotten your paycheck in cold hard cash? (2)
- 01: Net Worth: November – Down another $3k, but i’m happy :) (0)
November 2008 (31)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 28: 3 Tax Tips you can still do before ’08 ends! (they’re very sexy) (0)
- 28: Happy Funny Black Friday! Don’t forget to get me something. (0)
- 27: Happy Thanksgiving everybody!!! (0)
- 26: If a "Monopoly" movie came out, would we learn anything? (0)
- 25: Call me paranoid, but i need cash @ home to feel safe… (0)
- 24: Dear emails, stop trying to tempt me out of my money. Thx. (0)
- 21: Would you Politically, and Publicly, sell out for $10,000? (0)
- 21: Weekly carnival round up & Awesome financial joke :) (0)
- 20: Dear Stock Market: I love you…I hate you…I Love you…I (0)
- 20: Genius! Man Raffles off Millon-Dollar House for $50 a Pop! (0)
- 19: Portrait of Abraham Lincoln – Completely out of pennies! (0)
- 19: What’s up with your pictures, J? Did you get them? Tell us! (2)
- 18: Confess your financial sins and get slapped! Or hugged. (0)
- 18: Twittering is the new blogging…for A.D.D. People :) (0)
- 17: So last night i hear that a neighbor was just foreclosed upon. (0)
- 14: Pimping out your place for the Presidential Inauguration! (0)
- 14: Happy Friday B*tches! Here’s some weekend reading for ya (0)
- 13: The BEST headline ever: "Sexy, Budget-Friendly Berlin" (0)
- 13: IM’ing about the difference between an APY vs an APR. (0)
- 12: Do you ever really "HAVE TO" use your credit card for things? (0)
- 11: I just realized that i’m addicted to money. The "cool" kinds. (2)
- 10: I’ll admit, when it comes to work – i can get pretty jaded. (2)
- 10: FREE Obama Sticker (and shipping)! Not a fan? Don’t read ;) (0)
- 07: Today’s Quiz: How much does your Gallbladder cost? (0)
- 07: Obama Won! Did you know? Do u think he likes carnivals? (0)
- 06: I’m harboring a lot of anger right now, so avert if you’re happy. (0)
- 05: My #1 tip for saving money is….i dunno, i have lots of them! (0)
- 04: Starbucks gives you FREE coffee for voting! And so do others. (0)
- 04: Could you resist the celebrity lifestyle? Ed McMahon can’t. (0)
- 03: 2 Fun Money Quizzes From Kiplinger! Care to beat me? (0)
- 03: Net Worth: October – Down 10G’s but still hangin’ in there! (0)
October 2008 (34)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Are any of you hookers dressing up for Halloween? (0)
- 31: Happy Halloween! Don’t be scurred by this week’s carnivals. (0)
- 30: I don’t fall for any of these cockamamy "tipping tricks"… do i? (0)
- 29: Wedding Pics Update: It’s on Like Donkey Kong! (F-Face) (0)
- 28: Remember the "Dollar a Day" challenge? Well, i’m tweaking it. (0)
- 27: Never let the marketers win – Send in those rebate forms! (0)
- 24: My cell phone broke in half, and then my battery died… (0)
- 24: I just made up this "carnival" story. It’s pretty cool, can you tell? (0)
- 23: Do you ever feel guilty for using your Emergency Fund? (0)
- 22: Saving 10% of your money is like "paying an extra bill". (0)
- 21: New bargain out there – "Quicken Online" goes Free! (0)
- 21: October’s $25 Donation goes to help Ugly Shoe Pam! (0)
- 20: Carnival of Personal Finance #175 – "Jokey McJokester" ed. (0)
- 17: The easiest way to be financially confident? Track your Money. (0)
- 17: Friday Update: AOL shout out, charged baggage, & carnivals (0)
- 16: Just found out our quarterly bonuses are frozen (dumb economy) (0)
- 15: “That’s So Money” (2)
- 15: I’m all for the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights no matter what. (0)
- 14: 10 Cheap Ways to Woo your Other Half – Any day of the week! (0)
- 13: My first interview is posted up! 5 Frugal Minutes with J. Money :) (0)
- 13: Wedding Pics Update: I think that F’er is lying & I’m losing it (0)
- 10: Would You Rather: Take a big $ loss now, or slowly over time? (0)
- 10: Weekly review and updates, here at Budgets Are Sexy! (0)
- 09: Freakin’ AWESOME Weird Al Remix of "Whatever You Like" (0)
- 09: Budgets are Sexy turns 8 months this weekend! Let’s reminisce. (0)
- 08: What the Fed’s .50 rate cut means for Helocs & Credit Cards. (0)
- 07: Tip #217 – Photo/Videograph all of your personal property! (0)
- 06: Budgeting 101: Get Your Priorities Straight (guest post) (0)
- 04: Wedding Pictures Update: They aren’t lost!!! (at least he says) (2)
- 03: It’s Friday, and I’m feeling random. So let’s talk sillyness. (0)
- 03: Carnival Love: All about Frugality, Debt, Finance, & Meltdowns. (0)
- 02: Bananas and Hair Spray tought me everything on inflation. (0)
- 01: Wedding Pictures Update: The proofs are now "stolen". (0)
- 01: Net Worth: September – The market gobbled up $5,223.70 (0)
September 2008 (30)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: After 4 months, we STILL don’t have our wedding pictures. (2)
- 29: The Dow plunges 777.68 points – largest EVER. (uh-oh) (0)
- 29: Want to read something POSITIVE these days? Check it. (0)
- 26: Suze Orman, Oprah, You, Me – we’re all in bed with the FDIC. (0)
- 26: Here a blog, there a bog, everywhere a blog blog. (0)
- 25: Save gas and drive the home stretch w/out hitting the pedal! (0)
- 24: Verizon Wireless will soon go without Early Termination Fees! (0)
- 24: $111,645 is the magic # for the Obama vs McCain tax debate. (0)
- 23: I’ve been asked for money 3 times within 24 hours! wtf? (0)
- 22: I once spent $40.00 on a bottle of water…Bling H2O to be exact. (2)
- 19: We give $100 for all wedding presents now. Is that legit? (0)
- 19: This week in Carnival action: Funny Money Poem! (0)
- 18: Texting is the newest, CHEAPEST, way to entertain yourself! (0)
- 17: The Top 10 Biggest Bankruptcy Cases in US History. (0)
- 17: All about the life insurance today. Too many people dying :( (0)
- 16: Tip # 318: Keep all your receipts for at least 3 months. (0)
- 15: Breaking news: The Dow loses 500+ points today! (YIKES) (0)
- 15: Using your 401(k) as an Emergency Fund? Are you insane?! (0)
- 12: Is it bad that i haven’t donated any money in like 5 months? (0)
- 12: This week in Carnivals: "Could i BE wearing any more clothes" (0)
- 11: I won the mega millions lottery!!! Well, a piece of it anyways ;) (0)
- 10: When you overdraw your checking account does that effect credit?? (0)
- 09: Today is going to be different, i just don’t know how yet. (0)
- 08: Wedding #8 this year: The Bahamas! (minus travel insurance) (0)
- 05: Would I be rich if I earned $150k a year? I think so :) (4)
- 05: This week in carnivals: too tired to write a clever title edition. (0)
- 04: Polo and Abercrombie & Fitch are heating up my thrift stores! (0)
- 03: Net Worth: August – Bye bye to SUV, and hello to more savings! (0)
- 02: Forget about tipping AFTER a service, start tipping BEFORE! (0)
- 01: Try not to do anything labor-like today! (0)
August 2008 (28)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: Procrastination & Expedia.com: 2 of my very best friends. (0)
- 29: This week in carnivals: Jokey McJokester edition. (0)
- 28: If you’ve got $13,000 in bad credit card debt, ask for help! (0)
- 27: Getting Your Credit Reports and Credit Scores for Free! (0)
- 26: Have you ever signed up to a credit card to get a Free T-Shirt? (0)
- 25: The Jerk Store called…They don’t want your checks anymore. (0)
- 22: We just became members of the Pay it Forward club! (holler) (0)
- 22: Carnivis for the Rest of us! (Seinfeld anybody?) (0)
- 21: The gov’t gave my friend $300 more on her stimulus check! (0)
- 20: I just paid $4.02 for a Starbucks, and it tasted awesome! (0)
- 19: Time for another "Would you rather" question! (a hard one) (2)
- 18: iPhones are for Coders, and Sidekicks are for Ballers ;) (0)
- 15: Avoid Overdraft Fees by Tying your Checking to your C/C. (0)
- 15: This week in blogland – A lot of Olympic related stuff :) (0)
- 14: I Did It! I Sold The Elusive SUV In Today’s Market :) (0)
- 13: I just found a strange, yet oddly alluring Dollar in my pocket. (2)
- 12: Worrying about money never got me very far…so why bother? (0)
- 11: 3 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Wallet (or Purse, or Money Clip) (2)
- 08: Paying $1 to use public bathrooms is good. Paying 25¢ is bad. (0)
- 08: This week in Carnival news: Money is awesome. (0)
- 07: The Half.com, Amazon, Overstock, College bookstore challenge (0)
- 07: Starbucks now offering $2 Grande Iced Beverages after 2pm! (0)
- 06: R.I.P. Gift Cards – "You had so much potential. Now you rot" (2)
- 05: Net Worth: JULY – Flying solo and w/ a new Caddy :) (0)
- 04: Brangelina gets paid $14 MILLION for pictures of their twins. (0)
- 04: Help ME, Help YOU. (Just call me Jerry Maguire) (0)
- 01: You mean if i have a Porsche I’m not rich? Ahh, come on. (0)
- 01: Crazy Carnivals Create Cool Characters. (0)
July 2008 (34)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: One of the best $300 items we’ve ever bought – a new stove! (0)
- 30: "You have to look at what you have, not at what you had." (0)
- 29: My Toyota Highlander is up For Sale, and Everyone’s hatin’ (0)
- 28: Not Paying Attention Cost Us $123.00 Saturday Night :( (0)
- 28: Bike for sale…he he…it’s a good one! (0)
- 25: It’s time to whip out the old Sell-O-Meter! (0)
- 25: My Top Referrers, and This Week’s Kooky Carnivals. (0)
- 24: A Personal Thank You to Great Customer Service out There. (0)
- 23: Grab $5.00 off your next purchase at Borders.com! (0)
- 23: My 4 Favorite Pieces of Financial Advice E-V-E-R. (11)
- 22: Combining cell plans into one "Family Share" plan rocks! (0)
- 21: The Smartest Advice on Money I Ever Got. What’s Yours? (0)
- 18: I just bought the Caddy! & I slapped it on my Credit Card! (0)
- 18: Weekly carnival round up – aka weekend reading material :) (0)
- 17: I did it!!! 4 1/2 hours later, and no more floody flood! (0)
- 17: Ahhhhh our basement is flooding! (so why am i here posting?) (0)
- 16: I loaned my brother $1230 and I WILL be getting it back. (0)
- 15: People who like to "split the tab" are no longer my friends. (0)
- 14: Carnival of 20-Something Finances: "Viral Pictures" edition. (0)
- 12: O.M.G. I might be buying a new car. (0)
- 11: Even if i were loaded, i still wouldn’t blow my money. (0)
- 11: Some weekend reading material for ya. Yummy. (0)
- 10: I loaned my uncle $100, and i will not be getting it back. (2)
- 09: My Financial Vice is not from Miami…so where, then? (0)
- 09: I am taking Mrs. Budgetsaresexy’s last name. (holler) (0)
- 08: Book Review: The Millionaire Next Door (12)
- 08: We are keeping our variable interest rate on our Heloc. (0)
- 07: Start Investing by 26, Retire a Millionaire by 67 (0)
- 04: God bless the U.S.A, and God bless your money ;) (0)
- 03: Net Worth: JUNE – I lied, I’m still flying solo this round! (0)
- 03: Carnivals, Festivals, and Links – Oh My! (0)
- 02: You’re walking down the street & find $20. What do you do? (0)
- 02: Talking personal finance with neighbors/strangers. (0)
- 01: Festival of Frugality #132 – "Frugal is, as Frugal does" edition. (0)
June 2008 (29)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Sometimes you have to just grow a pair, and ask. (2)
- 27: Dear psycho stock "investors"… (0)
- 27: It’s the principal of the matter … Literally! (0)
- 26: I’ll be hosting my first Carnival next Tuesday – Aww Yeah! (0)
- 26: USAA Now shares 2nd place in our wedding Bank Battle! (0)
- 25: T-Mobile pumps out a $10/month land line plan! (0)
- 25: Rock, Paper, Scissors your way to FREE chips & queso! (0)
- 24: 5 Gas-Saving myths that i was tricked into believing ;) (0)
- 23: Wanna know what it feels like to have ZERO credit card debt? (0)
- 20: Would you rather…take $500k now, or $1 million in ten years? (0)
- 20: Is it time to lock in our Home Equity Line rate? I’m Stuck! (0)
- 19: A whole mess of random goodness for ya today ;) (0)
- 18: Want a Best Buy coupon worth $10.00? (0)
- 18: OMG – Today is actually "National Splurge Day"! (0)
- 17: Sometimes splurging is okay to do – it really is! (2)
- 17: My contact form *may* be acting wonky…not sure (0)
- 16: Save $10 bucks and wash that sexy car of yours. (0)
- 13: Wachovia, Bank of America, & PNC are really that popular? (0)
- 13: Things that go UP, & things that go DOWN when J travels. (0)
- 12: I’m back, and ready to spill the beans baby! (0)
- 12: Carnival round up & link lovin’ from last week. (0)
- 11: Drawing the Line Between "Work" and "Personal" Time (0)
- 10: The value of PATIENCE in today’s crazy society. (0)
- 09: I Did It – My first credit card balance transfer! (0)
- 06: Emergency Funds are not Fun…but they’re important! (0)
- 05: Save Money, Save Gas, Save Your Car’s Engine When Idling (2)
- 04: Hello from the beach! (A quick shout out) (0)
- 03: The Magic of Life: 14 Things I Almost Never Have To Buy (0)
- 02: Net Worth: MAY… my very last "single" month! (0)
May 2008 (42)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: Drum roll please…WE’RE MARRIED!!! (0)
- 30: The time has come – I’m off to be hitched! (0)
- 30: Holy Cow, these gas prices are no joke! (0)
- 29: Check this – a Funeral Home is now serving Coffee! (0)
- 29: Wanna celebrity guest post on my blog? (0)
- 28: 10 Reasons to be "cool" and make your own cards. (0)
- 28: This week in Carnival-Land and Link Lovin’ (0)
- 27: To whomever "StumbleUpon"’d yesterday’s post… (0)
- 27: Checking in on the old New Year’s resolutions. (0)
- 26: Would you rather…Default on all loans, OR… (0)
- 24: It’s all about the Benjamins, what! (0)
- 23: 4 Stages you’ll encounter during a "No Spend" challenge. (0)
- 22: Sometimes i get tired of saving… (0)
- 22: Care for some redesigned paper money? (2)
- 21: Wedding gift’ers are going crazy on us! (0)
- 21: This week’s carnival action – opah! (0)
- 20: Book Review: A Million Bucks by 30 (0)
- 19: George Bush offers to give you $2 million, BUT… (0)
- 16: Woohoo – i’m gonna be rich! (0)
- 16: J’s Graphic "Design Shop" is now open :) (0)
- 16: Here are some FREE icons if anyone wants to use them :) (0)
- 15: Get your FREE iced coffee toay! (0)
- 15: Political donations aren’t tax deductible? (2)
- 14: America’s net worth – where do you stack up? (0)
- 13: Reason #0348821 to have cash at work. (0)
- 13: Win cash playing "Edmunds Savvy Shopper" sweepstakes! (0)
- 12: Some more carnival action comin’ at ya. (0)
- 12: Mrs. Budgetsaresexy on frugal wedding-ness (0)
- 11: Happy Mother’s Day! (0)
- 09: 100 Bargains for $1.00 or less! (0)
- 09: It’s a WOOT OFF!!! (0)
- 08: Another reason i heart yard sales. (0)
- 08: having problems with blogger :( (0)
- 08: More carnival linkage – this is fun! (0)
- 07: I just gave a homeless person $10. (0)
- 07: Mortgage Late? Don’t Wait! (0)
- 06: Boy, this blog is getting around town ;) (0)
- 06: The new super sexy House Budget! (0)
- 05: Home Warranty – To renew, or not to renew? (0)
- 02: Money Mag – BEST personal finance blogs! (0)
- 02: Net Worth: APRIL … And how weddings eat your money. (0)
- 01: Populate your fish tank for 55 cents – or even FREE! (0)
April 2008 (36)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 30: Federal Reserve cuts another quarter point. (0)
- 30: Money Mag – best credit card offers (0)
- 29: Time to stock up on those Forever stamps. (0)
- 29: Operation Tax Rebate – SUCCESS! (0)
- 28: No sign of my rebate check yet… (0)
- 28: The hunt is over, i found my George Washington! (0)
- 25: Wesley Snipes gets 3 year jail sentence (0)
- 25: Eye wrinkle cream for $45.00??? (0)
- 25: Rebate checks to hit the stands on Monday! (0)
- 24: I just dropped $80 on art supplies (0)
- 24: 6 Word Memoir/Random Saying. (0)
- 23: What the … My c/c rate is lower than my mortgage! (0)
- 22: Ann Taylor European Giveaway link (0)
- 22: Our house likes to eat up our Dryers. (0)
- 22: Starbucks created a button, just for us! (0)
- 21: Gas at 33 cents – Can your conscience handle it? (0)
- 18: My Millionaire To-Do List! Ya gotta start somewhere… (147)
- 18: Two rants and two helpful hints. (0)
- 17: Life Insurance & Ninjas? Talk about niche marketing… (0)
- 17: Beer + Chicken + PF Meeting = TASTY! (4)
- 16: Wedding budget for $10k? Fingers crossed! (2)
- 15: Hi, my name is California Tortilla. (0)
- 15: I was tagged…and it felt good! (0)
- 14: Filing taxes TODAY??? Who are you, Superman? (0)
- 14: An easy way to spend $100 in an hour. (0)
- 11: Sexy Saver Certificate – A Present from Me, to You. (0)
- 10: I started giving to charities today! (0)
- 10: I want to be an Automatic Millionaire! (0)
- 09: I just spent $170 in under 5 minutes. (0)
- 09: Starbucks just got sexier! (0)
- 08: 5 things about J. Money (0)
- 07: Net Worth: MARCH… And why cars suck. (0)
- 04: Vegas + Work = Sweet Love? (0)
- 03: Slowly. going. down. hill… (0)
- 02: My treasure’s newly found value. (0)
- 01: I’m still alive in Vegas!!! (0)
March 2008 (27)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 31: How i will rule Panera Bread with $1.40 (2)
- 31: It’s Monday, and i’m off to VEGAS!!! (0)
- 27: I found treasure in my safe! (0)
- 27: Today is decicively a Spend Day :) (0)
- 26: Can today be a "Zero spend day" ? (0)
- 25: Where, oh where, is Mr. Frugal? (0)
- 21: This guys rocks. And saves! (0)
- 21: Sometimes you just have to get started… (0)
- 21: Let’s dig around in our past. (0)
- 20: I Pronounce Today "Random Day" (0)
- 19: My very own sexy budget. (0)
- 18: Fed move + the Dow= ON FIRE! (0)
- 18: Uncle Sam suuuure likes my money. (0)
- 17: Referral Lovin’ and Updates (0)
- 14: The secret is out! How much i earn. (0)
- 13: My Crazy Cool "Fun Fund", and How i Fund it. (0)
- 12: Where does my money go? (0)
- 11: The Dow is a P.I.M.P. today (0)
- 11: What’s in your wallet? (0)
- 10: WOOT! there it is. (0)
- 08: Is the IRS serious? (2)
- 07: It’s Friday and my stomach is full :) (0)
- 07: Me and My Home Warranty (0)
- 06: Credit Cards are cool. (2)
- 05: Mrs. Budgetsaresexy got accepted to Grad School! (0)
- 04: February Net Worth: Me likey long time! (0)
- 03: Welcome to the BudgetsAreSexy V.I.P. Club! (6)
February 2008 (19)
Detailed Monthly Archive
- 29: 2 quickies today. (0)
- 28: Are my challenges challenging enough? (0)
- 27: Why USAA is my very best friend & I heart them like woah! (3)
- 26: Coinstar is my guiding light. (3)
- 25: Budgets are a man’s best friend. (0)
- 22: Do you tackle your own taxes? (2)
- 21: Pray tell, is this possible? (0)
- 20: 2008 Net Worth Goal: $100,000 (0)
- 19: Not shopping is HARRRRD. (0)
- 18: To sell, or not to sell… my SUV. (0)
- 16: Our store credit cards are back (0)
- 15: Happy day after Valentine’s day (0)
- 14: 32 more days to not ____. (0)
- 13: A dollar a day baby! (0)
- 13: Budgets Are Sexy Archives (0)
- 12: Operation HELOC: the bad :( (0)
- 12: Operation HELOC: the good :) (0)
- 12: J. Money on Personal Finance, Life, and Sillyness (12)
- 12: Interview: Me on Me (3)
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