Archive for the ‘Getting out of Debt’ Category

I Think Target Misses Me

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Got these in the mail the other day. A new set of Target VISA credit cards. I'm not sure why they sent two new cards, I don't think the ones they had previously issued were even expired. Of course those had been cut up and stored away in a "safe ...

Our Economic Stimulus Rebate Compromise

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Last Friday we joined the millions of Americans who have received money as part of the Economic Stimulus package. (If you are one of those who makes too much to qualify for the rebate, I truly am sorry. Ya'll pay a bucketload of taxes and it just doesn't seem right. ...

What Would You Do With the Proposed Tax Rebate?

Friday, January 18th, 2008

If you haven't already heard the Bush administration has proposed an economic stimulus package to help the economy. Along with some tax breaks for businesses the proposal includes an $800 tax rebate for individuals and $1600 for families. What would you do with an extra $800 or $1600? I know that we would ...

First Time Purchasing a Car with Cash

Friday, January 4th, 2008

One of the purchases we made on our recent trip to California was the least expected; and not at all planned for. When we arrived in LA we found out my sister in law was buying a brand-new truck. She was going to sell her old truck (a 2000 Ford Ranger ...

7 Tips When You’re Swimming (in debt)

Monday, December 17th, 2007

I'm joining in the 12 days of Christmas - Personal Finance Style with day 7. On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... Seven tips when you're swimming (in credit card debit). When you find yourself deep in credit card debt you need to take action. Here are ...