Category Archives: budget

Why My Credit Score is Important to Me

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// Back in August 2009 I talked about why my credit score is important to me – it's because we would like to refinance our home. The offer from the credit union has no doubt changed since then, but we were contemplating rolling our credit card debt with the mortgage, along with trading in our 30 year loan which is at 7.375% for a 20 year mortgage which would be financed at 5.125%. All those months ago we'd told the… Read the rest

Mr. A’s New Work Area – Building It On The Cheap

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I mentioned the other day that Mr. A found a great deal on some plywood.  We have two projects we are working on for the business. First and most important is Mr. A’s work area, and second is my office.  Neither of us have a proper place to work. I’m squished into one corner of the living room in a 5’ x 7’ area.  It’s literally impossible to be organized because I have no room. But more importantly is Mr.… Read the rest

Would You Plan a Birthday Party For Yourself?

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I've never had a birthday party. Oh, maybe when I was a child with my mom and stepfather, siblings and grandparents, we'd have cake and ice cream and I'd open presents. But I've never had a traditional birthday party where friends were invited. I've been thinking I'd like to have a party for myself when I turn the BIG FIVE-OH. Yep, it's not too many years from now, and if I'm going to have a party, I should probably sock… Read the rest

Funny About Money Needs Your Help!

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One of my favorite bloggers, Funny About Money, broke and dislocated her shoulder on Monday night, and she has put out the call for guest posts as she may be restricted from blogging for some time. If you think you might have something to help out, go to the link above and post a comment and let her know. I know she'll appreciate it. I hope you feel better soon, Funny!OUT OF DEBT AGAIN is a participant in the Amazon… Read the rest