unless we change how we interact with money, of course!
The Bad Penny is dedicated to two pursuits: getting out of debt and staying out of debt! It recognizes that frugality and caring for our planet go hand in hand, and that our unsatiated need for stuff is hurting us in so many ways.
Easier said than done!
Disclaimer
I am not a finance professional. I write about the world as I know it, and my advice may not be the best course of action for you! Please seek qualified advice for your particular situation.
This month, we find ourselves in a much better financial position. Our Ebay sales have been great and we’re moving a lot of product. This means that we’ve been able to pay all our credit card minimums and more just from that money. Previously, paying the minimums and a few hundred extra [...]
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I’ve read that one of the biggest challenges for any marriage or partnership is money. If you are married, that comes as no surprise! After all, money is one of those things that permeates nearly every aspect of our lives.
Even after being married seven-and-a-half years, my husband and I still fight about [...]
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There’s been a lot of concern and discussion on other boards about whether or not our family - 2 plus a toddler - be able to live on $100 a month for food. I think it might be good for me to explain some background information as well as how I can be so confident [...]
Filed under: Budgeting, Groceries | Tagged: budget, Groceries, nutrition | 1 Comment »
Okay, I’ve talked the debt over with my husband. He and I both feel like getting this mess down on paper changes the way we feel about the debt - instead of being afraid to know and avoiding the issue, we are much more confident in our ability to pay down the debts. [...]
Filed under: Budgeting, debt | Tagged: debt, budget, giving, snowflaking, snowballing, making money, | 3 Comments »
