So, I've laid out how we got to our total consumer debt of $113,000 (not counting our roughly $400,000 mortgage). Now it's time to explain how we began to dig our way out. First, though, let me take you back to May, 2001 when I graduated college … [Read more...] about Our Journey to Debt Freedom: Graduation through Engagement
A story out of Reuters says the U.N. will begin sending food vouchers to Iraqi refugees via mobile phone text messages that they can redeem at local shops. The "virtual vouchers" worth $22 per family every two months will supplement traditional aid … [Read more...] about Food Stamps via Text Message?
In just 2 months from now, I should be graduating with my masters degree from The Johns Hopkins University (an engineering degree, not medical). I was accepted in May 2007, and started my first class in September 2007. Now, over 2 years later, I have … [Read more...] about Graduation Present or Pay Off Debt?
Clever Dude and the insulation blower machine Our home was built in 1941, long before insulation was commonly used, much less a standard in new home construction. We bought the home in 2004, but didn't know this fact until we really started … [Read more...] about Save Mucho Money by Reinsulating Your Home’s Exterior Walls
by Ann Smarty While most of people I know use Google for daily searching, only few of them know how to actually search (apart from providing a search term and hitting "Search"). Only few people know that Google may prove really useful for … [Read more...] about Google as a Shopping Tool: Save Money by Searching
A friend recently told me that she was invited to a school colleague's wedding where she was asked to pay for her meal AND bring a gift. In these tough economic times, an engaged couple could rightly be tempted to ask their guests to pitch in more … [Read more...] about Would you go to a wedding if you had to pay for your meal?
If you're a Vonage customer, or thinking about becoming one, I have a bit of news for you. Did you know they have lower-priced plans than what they advertise? I've been a Vonage customer for almost 5 years now, but I simply don't use anywhere near … [Read more...] about Switch to a cheaper Vonage plan
The Washington Post published an article today about a new (to us) security system that some local daycares are using to supposedly protect the children from kidnapping or harm. The technology isn't what caught my attention, but rather some of the … [Read more...] about $22,000 per year and a 2 hour commute for a bit of security
