Today, I went went shopping at our local Kroger. My favorite deodorant, Speed Stick 24/7, was on clearance for $1.58 a can. Right next to the cans of deodorant was one of those “blinkie” coupon dispensers with $1.00 coupons for Speed Stick 24/7. So, combining the clearance price with the coupon, I was able to get a can of deodorant…
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Saving 60% Gross Income February Updated
As noted here, I’m trying to save (in retirement and non-retirement accounts) 60% of my gross income in 2007. I’ve been tracking my progress towards my first goal (of saving $4000 in my daughter’s ESA) over at the NCN Network site. 20% of my gross income is about $16,000. This amount will be automatically withheld from our paychecks and deposited…
The Bathroom Remodel Update 2 (Pic!)
As I noted before, I’m remodelling our bathroom. Since the last post, I’ve focused on cleaning the grout thoroughly, sanding down the walls, repainting the vanity doors, and replacing an old window. Below is a picture of the new window. Getting the old window out and the new window in was surprisingly easy. I’ve tacked the window into place with…