Category Archives: Money Management
Our Financial House – The Footer
Back when I was a kid, maybe 13 or 14, my Dad inherited some land from a relative. My parents soon decided to build a house on the land. As part of the preparation for building the house, we had to dig a footer (also know as a footing). For those who are unfamiliar with [...]
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 [...]
Next Month Syndrome
There was a time when I was infected with a terrible condition – Next Month Syndrome When my credit card bill came in the mail, I would make a promise to myself – Next month, I’m going to do better. When I reached for my credit card to make ends meet, I would promise myself [...]
What Works For Me – Budget Categories
There are dozens of budgeting products on the market. I’m partial to the You Need A Budget system, but there are other great systems available. Find a system that works with you, fine tune it to meet your needs, and then use your budget as a tool. After selecting a budgeting system, it’s important to [...]
