Category Archives: Cash

Structure And Freedom

Over the years I have learned the true value of creating structure and following a routine.  My wife and I use the following structured systems to control spending, plan for saving, and manage our finances. Monthly Calendar – Each month we sit down and plan out that month’s events and scheduled activities.  We brainstorm and [...]

Can I Rent A Car Without A Credit Card?

This information is provided in summary form and you should conduct your own research before using any of the companies listed.  Information is subject to change at anytime.  (Emphasis added) From the Hertz FAQs site: Debit Card Policy- Q: Can I use my Debit Card or Bank Card to reserve a Hertz car? A: At [...]

What Works For Me – Combining Our Finances

My wife and I have been married for almost thirteen years.  For that entire time, even before we got serious about managing our money, we believed in combining our finances.  Here’s our simple system and what works for us. Our Combined Finances – Checking Accounts – We have one, joint, primary checking account.  My wife [...]

10 Places To Look When Scrounging For Change

I have a pretty funny story about scrounging for change. Two years ago, right before Christmas, I gathered up all of the lose change in our house and headed to a local grocery store.  My goal was to use the store’s Conistar machine and exchange my coins for an Amazon gift certificate.  I’m not sure [...]