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Savings Challenge Accepted

  Let’s Get the Bread Let me start by saying: I subscribe to the school of thought that claims avoiding avocado toast and lattes WON’T make you rich. Skipping the toast won’t get you the bread. There’s absolutely no way to five dolla holla your way to true financial security. However, I also believe the… Read More Savings Challenge Accepted

Money

Navigating Automobile Insurance Pricing

But I’m A Good Customer Have you ever heard that in the world of automobile insurance, being a customer in good standing for a long period of time can work against you? I’d been told a few times, but actually didn’t believe it. No tickets, no accidents, no claims, should make me the kind of… Read More Navigating Automobile Insurance Pricing

Money

Car Trouble: Should I Keep My Vehicle or Sell it

I don’t really have car trouble, I have trouble making decisions. About a year ago, I moved to a new home significantly closer to my work location. What was a 30 minute commute is now  minutes. That’s only if I catch the one red light between my driveway and the parking lot at work. And… Read More Car Trouble: Should I Keep My Vehicle or Sell it

Books

Five Reasons Why I’m Ditching the Unread Bookshelf Challenge

  This is typically the time of month I should be posting an update on the Unread Bookshelf Challenge. I posted Taking the Unread Bookshelf Challenge 2018 in January with two goals.

Lagniappe, Money

5 Fast and Easy Money Saving Apps

  We could all use a little more cash in pocket, amiright?   Money saving efforts throughout the year yield more cash for gifts in December. Mind you, I’ve never had the sheer determination and willpower to become a paper and scissors couponer, but technology has freed us all from that grind. When I hear good… Read More 5 Fast and Easy Money Saving Apps