By Laura Aridgides, on September 9th, 2011%
As I mentioned before, Adam Baker from Man Vs. Debt and You Vs. Debt has talked me into tracking some of my debt here online so I can help others and help myself at the same time. So, this is the next update to our credit card payoff and I’ll be sharing what I am doing to generate the extra income that will go to pay off this card!
Just a recap…
We still have more debt than we would like at this point, but are actively working on paying it down (and not getting further in to debt . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – September Attacking Debt Update
By Laura Aridgides, on August 5th, 2011%
As I mentioned before, Adam Baker from Man Vs. Debt and You Vs. Debt has talked me into tracking some of my debt here online so I can help others and help myself at the same time. So, this is the next update to our credit card payoff and I’ll be sharing what I am doing to generate the extra income that will go to pay off this card!
Just a recap…
We still have more debt than we would like at this point, but are actively working on paying it down (and not getting further in to debt . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – Attacking Debt August Update
By Laura Aridgides, on July 1st, 2011%
As I mentioned before, Adam Baker from Man Vs. Debt and You Vs. Debt has talked me into tracking some of my debt here online so I can help others and help myself at the same time. So, this is the next update to our credit card payoff and I’ll be sharing what I am doing to generate the extra income that will go to pay off this card!
Just a recap…
We still have more debt than we would like at this point, but are actively working on paying it down (and not getting further in to debt . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – Attacking Debt July Update
By Laura Aridgides, on June 9th, 2011%
As I mentioned before, Adam Baker from Man Vs. Debt and You Vs. Debt has talked me into tracking some of my debt here online so I can help others and help myself at the same time. So, this is the fourth update to our credit card payoff and I’ll be sharing what I am doing to generate the extra income that will go to pay off this card!
Just a recap…
We still have more debt than we would like at this point, but are actively working on paying it down (and not getting further in to debt . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – Attacking Debt June Update
By Laura Aridgides, on May 6th, 2011%
As I mentioned last month, Adam Baker from Man Vs. Debt and You Vs. Debt has talked me into tracking some of my debt here online so I can help others and help myself at the same time. So, this is the third update to our credit card payoff and I’ll be sharing what I am doing to generate the extra income that will go to pay off this card!
Just a recap…
We still have more debt than we would like at this point, but are actively working on paying it down (and not getting further in to . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – Attacking Debt May Update
By Laura Aridgides, on April 8th, 2011%
As I mentioned last week, Adam Baker from Man Vs. Debt and You Vs. Debt has talked me into tracking some of my debt here online so I can help others and help myself at the same time. So, this is the second update to our credit card payoff and I’ll be sharing what I am doing to generate the extra income that will go to pay off this card!
Just a recap…
We still have more debt than we would like at this point, but are actively working on paying it down (and not getting further in to . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – Attacking Debt 2
By Laura Aridgides, on April 1st, 2011%
Earlier this week, I had the amazing privilege of speaking to Adam Baker from Man Vs. Debt and the soon-to-be-coming You Vs. Debt. We had a great conversation, and he was asking questions about debt, and specifically what was holding me back in the world of finances.
One of the things that was holding me back was the lack of accountability. I love to have someone other than myself to hold me accountable to do something. This blog has been a great tool for enforcing accountability, as I have moved through Minimalist Monday Mission and Renovation Thursday. Posting something each . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – Attacking Debt
By Laura Aridgides, on December 23rd, 2010%
SIMPLIFY. I love simplification.
But, when people think of simplification, they think of decluttering, cleaning, schedules, etc. What I want you to do today is think of how you can simplify your finances as well.
There are two main areas to focus on that will help you simplify your finances.
First is to simplify your life outside your finances.
When we simplify other areas of our lives, in many cases, finances are simplified at the same time. Think about what you have in your home. Do you have “stuff” sitting around that is not serving you anymore? Would . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – 5 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom – Step 5 – Simplify
By Laura Aridgides, on December 10th, 2010%
Last week we talked about step 2 in the 5 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom – reduce expenses.
This week I want to cover the flip side of that equation, which is to increase your income.
Usually, the first step when someone is in debt is to look at ways that expenses can be cut: canceling cable, using public transportation, not eating out, canceling a land line, etc.
But, when the expenses have all been cut and you still don’t have enough headway to make progress on your debts, there is only one other option – . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – 5 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom – Step 3 – Increase Income
By Laura Aridgides, on December 3rd, 2010%
Last week we talked about step 1 toward financial freedom, which was to figure out what does financial freedom look like to you?
This week we are on Step 2 in the 5 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom: Reduce Your Expenses
This may seem like a no-brainer. Obviously, when you want to create financial freedom, you must manage your expenses.
If it were that easy, then why aren’t more people financially free?
There are several problems here. First, we spend WAY more than we make. Second, we are PROGRAMMED to spend.
Every day we are bombarded . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday – 5 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom – Step 2 – Reduce Expenses

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