Monthly Archives: October 2009

Guest Post: Managing Your Finances in Changing Times

credit cards, guest post
Today I'm giving the floor to Trisha Wagner. She's a freelance writer who has volunteered to provide a guest post today at Out of Debt Again. Managing Your Finances In Changing Times A changing economy requires changes in how you manage your finances. When facing tough economic times many consumers have learned the hard way that the wrong money management strategy can have disastrous results. For those of you who have managed your finances well in the past, it is… Read the rest

Paying Bills Online, So Much Easier

Making Progress
I've been paying Mr. A's bills by check because it just seems more professional. However, this month I delayed on sending out the payment to his business credit card (which I've been paying in full each month). It's due by the 19th, and I started feeling a little nervous that it wouldn't arrive in time. So I went online to see about making an online payment, and of course it was so simple and easy to do. And such a… Read the rest

Our Taxes Are in the Mail Today

income taxes
Whew. What a relief to FINALLY have them done, and on their way. I am still a little bit nervous that I have not gotten everything, but I have done my very best. I never did find an accountant, darn it! I am going to keep that on my list of things to do for the businesses. I really hope this coming year I will have our taxes done early, like in February!!  And then I can sit on them… Read the rest

Cash System for Groceries – Week 5

cash system
Week 5 : Monday October 5th to Sunday October 12 We start out each Monday with $160 in cash for groceries. This week was a little funky and Mr. A totally blew the budget due in part to finding a great deal on lunchmeat and had to stock up.  16 ounces of sliced ham, which regularly runs $5.99 a package, and occasionally goes on sale for $2.99, marked down to $1.49.  He had $60 left, but the bill came to… Read the rest