Category Archives: budget

How To Close A Checking Account You’ve Been Using For Years

Yesterday I told you how Wells Fargo has decided to do away with free checking; at least the account I've had for about twenty years will no longer be free unless I meet certain criteria: 1) Set up a direct deposit of $100 or more 2) Maintain a daily balance of $1500.  Since neither of those will work for me, and I've got way too many accounts to track, I've decided to close the account. I've actually considered doing this… Read the rest

Wells Fargo No More Free Checking Accounts

Apparently Wells Fargo is making some changes.  Last week when I did the banking for my employer, and deposited my payroll check, the teller informed me that Wells Fargo is no longer allowing free checking accounts.  I have had this free checking account with Wells Fargo for almost twenty years.  She told me starting on September 12th, 2011 I will be charged $7 a month for my primary checking account unless I do one of three things: Set up a… Read the rest

My Frugal Birthday Gift to Myself This Year: The Gift of Time

Hello to all my faithful readers, today I am just popping in for a quick minute to tell you my birthday is this week and I decided I'm going to give myself the gift of time. I'm going to take a little tiny vacation from blogging. If you haven't already, please consider subscribing by RSS or by email so you'll get my posts as soon as I'm back. Love to you all, Mrs. AccountabilityOUT OF DEBT AGAIN is a participant… Read the rest

We Should Shop Like This Even When We Aren’t Short on Money

Ever since the financial crisis hit us, which I first mentioned in this post: Tough Times at the Accountability Household, things still haven't eased up. Mr. A's business is bringing in enough to cover business expenses, and pay some extra toward the business credit card, but not enough to take a draw for our household. This is quite frustrating for me, but there's not too much I can do about it. And to add more frustration, his cell phone is… Read the rest