Archive for August, 2007

We Won’t Be Selling Our Car to CarMax

Friday, August 31st, 2007

CarMax is an auto dealership that sells and buys pre-owned (used) cars. You walk in, they appraise your car in about 30 minutes, and you don't have to hassle with advertising your car to sell it. Sounds like a sweet deal right? Our goal is to get out of debt. ...

It’s the Little Things that Count

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Sometimes I look at how much debt we have left to pay ($39,205) and I get overwhelmed. It's then that I take a step back and look at how much we have paid off so far ($19, 139). We didn't do that in one lump sum (although we did ...

Why a Little Creativity Will Help You Get Out of Debt

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

Anyone that has tightened up their purse strings in order to pay off debt knows that cutting down on eating out, entertainment, and other purchases can be really difficult to adjust too. But there is no need to lead a boring life stuck at home when you have little or ...

Making a Phone Call or Two Could Save You Money

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

I've been tagged by No More Spending to carry on Moolanomy's My One Money Advice Meme. The goal is to help promote financial responsibility and awareness in our hyper consumption society. The question: If you can give one advice, tip, or story related to money, what would you share? My one tip would ...

Can’t Attend Financial Peace University- Now What?

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Well, it turns out that attending Financial Peace University this fall won't work out. The classes are going to be on Monday nights. Between soccer practice that night and my husband's crazy work schedule we'd end up missing too many classes.This morning I've been researching my options.Personally, I think we ...