I know raises aren't as common these days, as many industries are still recovering -- or aren't recovering at all -- from the nasty financial hits of 2020 and 2021. But there are people out there whose income has increased recently -- from a raise, from switching companies or from just finding a income stream -- and it's important to make sure Continue Reading
Of snacks, an intriguing Patreon & DoorDash to the rescue — A spending diary
For those who are new, my style of "spending" is a little convoluted. I have two checking accounts. I keep the majority of my money in the secondary account, transferring $250 a week into the main account. But I charge everything to the card to maximize rewards. As charges accrue, I transfer money out of the main account into the secondary one. Continue Reading
On Olivia Rodrigo & crappy cars: A semi-random (but fully snarky) diatribe on sunk-cost fallacy and relationships
I wanted to write something about money, folks. I swear. But for at least a week now, this post has been rattling around in my brain, refusing to let actual post topics in. And to be fair, this blog is often a space for whatever shiny and/or weird thing has captured my attention most recently. So I guess for my readers, this is more or less par Continue Reading
Of puppets, Christmas junk food & unusual stockings: A spending diary
For those who are new, my style of "spending" is a little convoluted. I have two checking accounts. I keep the majority of my money in the secondary account, transferring $250 a week into the main account. But I charge everything to the card to maximize rewards. As charges accrue, I transfer money out of the main account into the secondary one. Continue Reading
December spending report: The suuuuuper busted budget edition
This post contains referral links. I will be compensated for purchases or sign-ups through them. Well, running a little late in getting the report up this month. But at least it's better than flat-out forgetting a month. As a reminder, I get paid mid-month so this is my spending from mid-November to mid-December. Let's see how much I spent Continue Reading
Why you should always always always ALWAYS get a second opinion
It is a universal law that you should never go with the first bid on a home repair. And yes, you'd think it goes without saying. But sometimes even those of us who know better... don't know better. Cough cough. Ruh-roh The lights in this house have always had occasional blinks. But lately I and my guest house tenant have noticed some Continue Reading