We’ve given out over $800+ worth of goodies so far, and it keeps on coming :) So thanks to all who participate! The more you…
Cigarettes vs. Coffee – Which Is Financially Worse For You?
I’m so glad I don’t smoke cigarettes. In my 29 years I have yet to puff a single cigarette, and my wallet thanks me for…
Inspiration From My Homeless Friend.
I have a new favorite person these days – Carlton. A brilliant artist and a genuinely nice human being. I see him each and every…
Net Worth: August – Up $6.5k and No Complaints.
We’re back to automation – and at the mercy of the markets ;) The recent $18k spikes of 401(k) were incredibly exciting while it lasted,…
The 5 Lucky Retailmenot.com Winners!
I’m out in Boston for the weekend, but just wanted to announce the 5 lucky winners of the $25 Threadless.com gift certificates! I’d copy &…
How much have you spent on clothing this year?
I like random questions like this because it gets you to stop and think about your spending habits. It’s also fun to see how you…
There’s No Such Thing As Saver’s Remorse.
How’s that for brilliant marketing? I wish I could say I came up with it myself, but it was actually ING Direct who coined it…
Retailmenot + Budgetsaresexy = Five $25 Threadless Gifts!
Retailmenot.com just redesigned their site & are giving 5 Budgetsaresexy.com readers a $25 gift certificate to Threadless.com! (that’s a lot of .coms) It’s been a…
Confessions of a Starbucks Barista?
I had an interesting encounter with a Starbucks barista this morning. I’m riding the metro doing my aloof thing when all of a sudden I…
Finance is really not that complicated.
Seriously, personal finance is not all that complicated. Sure it can get crazy when you throw in estate planning and charity foundations, but the principles…