Category Archives: Cash
Paying For The Condo Rental Without Using A Credit Card
I received an email from a reader, asking if I planned to to pay for our condo rental with cash (or check). Of course! Here’s how I did it. First, I found the condominium that I wanted to rent. I emailed the property management company and asked if I could pay with a check. They [...]
Leaving Checking Account Dormant For Two Weeks In Anticipation Of First Paycheck
Monday, I’ll deposit my first paycheck of 2008. One of my goals for 2008 is to track every dollar that I spend. I haven’t used my checking account for two weeks, allowing for all checks that were written in 2007 to clear. After I deposit my paycheck, I can begin to track my spending, and [...]
Preparing For Life Without A Credit Card
I made a decision two years ago to stop using my credit card. Here’s how I prepared for life without a credit card. I established a $1000 emergency fund. Instead of using my credit card to pay for unexpected expenses, I use my emergency fund funds. I needed to remove the “need” to use credit [...]
Three Topics In One Post: Taxes, Roths, Fees
I have 3 “mini-posts” that I’ve decided to consolidate into one “bigger-post”. I mentioned some time ago that I was ready to file my taxes. Do to the fact that I’ve been very, very busy, I am just now getting around to actually filing. For more information about the free service that I’ll be using [...]
