My personal budget update and car problems
This week’s budget – Since my birthday is in a couple days, I had to renew my nursing license. In Maine, registered nurses renew licenses every two years by your birthday. With that paid, the rest of my money on hand will go to repairs for my car to get a sticker. I’ve also asked [...]
Poor as a church mouse but happy – Conquering my own debt crunch
My New Life – I moved myself and the boys 200 miles north and started over again… five weeks ago. I’ve now been working for a month (car insurance due again so I can FEEL the shift to life becoming a cycle). I’m getting geared up starting an actual BUDGET! October – the timing is [...]
Life and Money Goals to Get Out of my Own Debt Crunch
Pay Day and End of Week Two – Starting over is tough. Found a small child care center with openings for the boys and they start on Tuesday with the start of school – having to pay a week in advance… I paid my neice for watching the boys this week and then on my [...]
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Pay Day and End of Week Two – Starting over is tough. Found a small child care center with openings for the boys and they start on Tuesday with the start of school – having to pay a week in advance… I paid my neice for watching the boys this week and then on my [...]
Debt – The Crux of the Matter
By debtcrun
Debt collectors rise to the occasion – I received a call yesterday from a less than friendly debt collector that instantly characterized me as a “professional debtor” and someone that “positions myself” to not only get myself out of my responsibilities but look to sue others. This telephone conversation went downhill fast!
First of all, [...]
How to Ask for a Raise – 8 Tips to Get That Pay Raise
By debtcrun
8 Tips To Help You Get That Raise – Nobody likes going in to ask the boss for a pay raise, but everyone likes getting one! Unfortunately, sometimes the only way to get the boss to hike your pay is to go in and ask. This can be a bit stressful and awkward, but [...]
Money and Women Notes – How to Grow Your Own Money Tree
By debtcrun
How to Grow Your Very Own Money Tree – Okay. So money doesn’t really grow on trees. Unless you plant your own Mighty Money Tree, that is!
Imagine that only a few moments ago you planted a young sapling in your back yard. You gave it just enough water to ensure a good start. Not [...]
Millionaires and Wealth Cycles – Who’s Turn Is It Anyway?
By debtcrun
Money Monk shared a Loral Langemeier article from The Street that got me thinking. Mostly sarcastic thoughts – because I know how information marketers work. You only need a smigeon of success in SOMETHING – you write a book, get enough people to buy the book, then you do some keynote speaking, build a [...]
Debt Crunch – The Working Poor is NOT about Them.
By debtcrun
Debt Crunch – I’ve been in a mood. It’s time tickin’ away. Waiting for a paycheck every two weeks. Knowing how much I am paying for my health insurance and getting cranky at how little living sparingly is NOT making much progress. I think it all stems from the fact that piecing out slots [...]
Stupid Mistakes – What is Really Stupid is to NOT Learn From Our Mistakes
By debtcrun
What actually is STUPID? Stupid mistakes happen when you knowingly do something that you KNOW will not work out for you in the long run. It is stupid to listen to the advice of others that have made the same mistakes and you believe it won’t turn out the same for you.
It is stupid [...]
