YIAC
About Me
Quick Update
Very quick update. I’ve been very busy at work with no time to post, so please forgive me. I have great news…my…
August 26, 2010Articles
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YIAC
About Me
I Lost My Purse
For the first time in my life, I lost my purse. I know exactly how it happened too since I’m actually someone…
August 16, 2010
Credit Cards
Pay More Than Your Minimums…Or Else
The CARD Act that went into effect earlier this year was designed to level the playing field for consumers and banks. Credit…
August 6, 2010YIAC
Reduce Debt
Sometime You Just Have to Ask
I’ve been filling out some free offers on CashCrate lately. One of those offers was to see my FICO score for free!…
July 13, 2010YIAC
About Me
July 1 Check In
Happy Independence Day! I’m celebrating my own path towards independence by posting my debt update. It’s time to see how I’m coming…
July 4, 2010
About Me
Jebus It’s Hot
It’s Friday. I’m supposed to have a bunch of coupons and tweets and stuff for you. I know that I owe it…
June 25, 2010
Finance 101
Finance 101: Introduction to Bonds Lesson 1
All of my life I’ve heard about diversifying your assets by having stocks and bonds. I kind of know what a stock…
June 17, 2010
Reduce Debt
Real Life: Foreclosure Easier Than Loan Modification?
I have a friend that has fallen on hard times. Well, it’s not so much that she has fallen on hard times,…
June 13, 2010
About Me
Bucket List Item Complete: Cut Hair Very Short
I'm slowly crossing things off my bucket list. This time I cut my hair off. ow can I best describe this? Something…
June 11, 2010YIAC
About Me
June 1 Check In
It’s June. Time to check in on how I’m doing with my debt. Sorry for the late post. I had the most…
June 3, 2010YIAC
About Me
How Much Would You Pay for Peace?
I love the Mastercard “priceless” commercials. The one with the kids dancing happen to be my favorite. Not just because the kids…
May 17, 2010
Learn Something
Is Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck So Bad?
I’m going to buck what everyone else is going to tell you about your personal finances. Come closer, I have a secret…
May 12, 2010