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Along the Journey Weekly Roundup #21 ~ Puppies Drool Edition

March 8, 2011

Every Tuesday, I will post a link roundup of articles I’ve found while researching the Internet. Kids rule ~ Pups drool! Meet Otis, our new puppy. We adopted him from the Humane Society. He is a 10 week old Border Collie / Boxer mix. We’re going to have fun training this little guy. I welcome [...]

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Pet Expense Tracker Feb 2011

March 7, 2011

Last week I adopted a puppy from the Humane Society. It’s no secret that any pet will cost money, so I figured it would be an interesting exercise to see how much the pup is costing per month. This is what was spent in the month of Feb. I adopted him on the last day [...]

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10 Tips for Buying and Selling on Craigslist

March 4, 2011

Yesterday I wrote about my encounter with an Internet scam artist. Fortunately, I’ve didn’t fall for his ploy or countless other ones encountered in the past. I’ve been shopping online for at least the last decade and don’t plan on slowing down. It’s convenient and you can find some great deals. While I’m certainly no [...]

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Watch Out for Online Shopping Scams – What to Look For

March 3, 2011

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The hubby and I decided we wanted a puppy! Anyone that knows me knows I am a dog lover ~ always has been. So I’m very excited about bringing a puppy home. We knew we were going to get a dog once most of the major home renovations were out the way. Now that’s done [...]

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Guest Post on Couple Money

March 2, 2011

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Nothing to see here today! I have a guest post published by Elle from Couple Money. Go check it out: What We Spend On – How Real Life Couples Use Their Discretionary Income If you are new here, consider subscribing so you always get the latest info! Also, check out a few of my favorite [...]

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Along the Journey Weekly Roundup #20 ~ Kids Rule Edition

March 1, 2011

Every Tuesday, I will post a link roundup of articles I’ve found while researching the Internet. This week is the kids rule edition! Why? Because they say and do the darnedest things! Just look at this video below that went viral of a baby laughing at paper being ripped! Good thing it wasn’t money…that would [...]

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Another Financial Milestone Reached

February 28, 2011

I am one milestone closer to being able to scream I’m debt free! Two major financial breakthroughs happened within the past week: 1. My emergency fund reached the 3 months of expenses mark 2. I paid off the last of my “dangerous debt”* *Dangerous debt is a term I made up to classify the various [...]

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7 Free Online Games to Teach Kids About Money

February 25, 2011

A while ago I stumbled across a site with some free educational games. The site is called HoodaMath, it has games, worksheets and tutorials for Math. The games are broken down into categories: Logic, Geometry and Arithmetic. Here are the ones that can be used for money lessons: Pocket Change Drag out currency from the [...]

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Carnival of Money Stories: My Funny Valentine Edition

February 14, 2011

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It is my pleasure to host this week’s Carnival of Money Stories. There were so many great submissions, it was hard to choose which ones to publish. Some submissions were top quality, but simply weren’t “money stories” and therefore eliminated. Since today is Valentine’s Day, I’m going to attempt to entertain you with a My [...]

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How a 5 Minute Phone Call Is Going to Save Me $324 a Year

February 11, 2011

Every once in a while I like to do a financial check-up to make sure I’m getting the best deal possible. Sometimes, what was a good deal in the past is no longer a good deal. As old habits die and new habits emerge it’s important to make sure you’re not paying for something you [...]

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What to Look for in a Home Insurance Policy

January 18, 2011

Guest post from Bailey Harris. Bailey writes about insurance and other topics for Homeownersinsurance.org. Buying an insurance policy can be tricky. Every company offers different levels of coverage for different prices. You should look your policy over carefully on a regular basis to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your coverage. The following guidelines [...]

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The Best of Personal Finance Journey 2010

December 30, 2010

As 2010 comes to a close, I thought we’d take a trip down memory lane with a list of some of the best articles posted here in 2010. What makes them the best? It’s mostly subjective…my personal favorites. I’m also looking at the number of comments and visits over time. In no particular order ~ [...]

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Merry Christmas ~ The Greatest Gift!

December 25, 2010

As Christmas is winding down for another year, I wanted to tell everyone that I have received the greatest gift ever! It doesn’t expire, depreciate, or need batteries. I didn’t have to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday. This most precious gift is eternal. I cherish this gift as much today as I did [...]

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Goodbye Kim Kardashian Debit Card

December 4, 2010

I’m not a fan of Kim Kardashian. In fact, I barely know who she is accept that she was featured in one of the challenges of this season’s Apprentice. What I did find interesting is the controversy surrounding her debit card. Even more interesting…and the point of this article, is the cancellation of the Kardashian [...]

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Reader Question: How to Resolve Credit Report Errors

November 23, 2010

I received the following email the other day. Here is the email below and my reply. What other stories / advice can you offer this reader. I asked her to check back here for more info from this great community! From: KS Subject: son’s credit report Message Body: Can you tell us where to start? [...]

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How to Apply for Unemployment

November 22, 2010

Hopefully, you’ll never have to file for unemployment. But, if you find yourself looking at a pink slip, reduction in force letter or other job termination notification you’ll need to know how to claim your benefits. 1. Realize that unemployment is an entitlement, not a charity. Many people put off applying for unemployment because they [...]

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Practical Steps To Building $1 Million Net Worth

November 18, 2010

This is a guest post from Michael Trinkle, Forex Investments Have you ever thought about how much money you will make in the course of your lifetime? Not how much money you will be worth, but how much money you will make actually make in lifetime career earnings. Let’s break down a real-life example. Let’s [...]

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Personal Finance Lessons From Monopoly

November 17, 2010

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I remember growing up with a closet stacked with board games! Video games were coming on the scene but those 8-bit and 16-bit consoles carried a hefty price tag. Instead of a closet full of video game controllers, consoles and cartridges…we had board games. One of my favorite was Monopoly. The object of the game [...]

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3 Easy Ways to Financial Security

November 12, 2010

This guest post is contributed by Omar Adams, he writes on the topic of online accounting degree . He welcomes your comments The most common words of advice you are likely to hear in this day and age are to “save money”, “spend wisely”, and “hold on to your job” because both money and a [...]

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73 Money Hacks Tips and Tricks

November 10, 2010

Yay! It is my 100th post here on Personal Finance Journey! My goal was to list 100 money hacks, tips, and tricks….but I could only come up with 73. Enjoy this list, and let me know what your money hacks are in the comments. Perhaps together we can reach 100! 1. Spend less than you [...]

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