Monthly Archives: February 2010

Happy Valentine’s Day

holidays, Maybe I Made This Up
Maybe this happened, and maybe it didn't. I'm not really into jewelry and have only a few pieces that Mr. A has bought me over the years from a local jeweler in one of the small towns nearby. Yesterday he decided he wanted to get me something for Valentine's Day. He picked up a pretty card, a dozen roses and then headed over to the jewelry store. The owner and her assistant were both pretty busy with customers, you can… Read the rest

Blast from the Past – February 2008

Blast From the Past
In February 2008, Out of Debt Again was still a baby blog barely six months old. During that month we took a new direction as Mr. A  gave his two week notice at his regular job to pursue his own business full time. We went deeper into debt by using a credit card to pay for the past due child support that Mr. A owed to me and the State of Arizona.  Later in the month I updated on how… Read the rest

Friday Finds

Friday Finds
I haven't done a Friday Finds post in forever, and this week I want to include my thanks to Credit Card Offers IQ for hosting the Carnival of Money Stories: Superbowl Edition on Monday and including my post I'm Drowning in Receipts. Some other stories I liked from the CoMS2: Money Management Advice From My Grandpa at Christian Personal Finance. I love hearing about our very frugal older relatives; reminded me of my frugal grandma. Just in time for Valentine's… Read the rest

Those New Laws Regarding Our Credit Cards

credit cards
Have you gotten any notices about the changes?  I have received several. My GE Money Lowe's card (which I haven't used in years) arrived with this information: Due to new credit card regulatory requirements, we will no longer be permitted to offer “no payment” promotions. As a result, starting on February 1, 2010, any new financing promotions offered on your Lowe's Consumer Credit Card will require minimum monthly payments during the promotional period. In the event that the regulatory requirements… Read the rest