Save Money (and Your Health) by Bagging Your Own Lunch

Ahh, lunchtime… My midday sanctuary from (and at) work. Oh, how I love the tasty treats you provide me each day!
When I started looking for ways to turn around our family finances and really save some money, lunch was the first money leak I took care of. I was driving out from [...]

Ahoy! Unplanned Expenses Ahead!

Just when we thought we could get away with saving our economic stimulus package, two issues decided to pop up right in the same week.
First, the bill from my head MRI came in from the hospital. We knew it was coming, but we didn’t know when or how much. If I didn’t have [...]

Friday Link Love - Stimulated Personal Economy Edition

On Wednesday, my tax rebate finally arrived and is now smiling back at me from my ING savings account. I know the government would like for us to spend it right away, but they’re not the ones who have to provide for my family! Now I’m debating on whether to put it into [...]

Many Thanks to My Dad

I generally have avoided talking about my extended family because I know there are a lot of people out there who do not have close relationships with their parents, but today I have to write about how awesome my dad is and how he saved me some significant money (or at least some major embarrassment).
I [...]