Save Money On Gas, Water, and Electricity
May 19, 2008 :: Money :: 9 Comments
Last week, the NYC Water Board approved a 14.5% rate hike on top of the 11.5% hike just a year ago. My last water bill was $150 -- $60 higher than last year average (or 67%) -- and this is before the bump. Combined with my electricity bill ...
My Biggest Budget Busters
April 21, 2008 :: Money :: 18 Comments
Lynnae at Being Frugal tagged me and asked about my biggest budget busters. The request could've been difficult since I don't budget. Fortunately, I have been experimenting with Mint.com, and I was able to pull out some big purchases and budget busters. So, here are my top ...
6 Easy Ways To Simplify Your Finance
January 10, 2008 :: Financial Planning :: 32 Comments
One of my favorite motto is: "simpler is better." I think it's crazy how someone like Madison can have 181 accounts and still live a sane life (hi, Madison). Since she shared her strategy on how to manage her 181 accounts and complex finance, I'll share how I ...
Best PF Practices of the Year!
December 19, 2007 :: Money :: 11 Comments
Last Friday, my friend at Mrs. Micah: Finance for a Freelance Life started a writing project that asked us to share our best PF practices of the year. I thought it was an excellent way to wrap up the year, so I will add my two cents here. ...
Loyalty Is Dead, It’s Better To Be A New Customer
November 9, 2007 :: Business :: 31 Comments
Did you know that you can get things for cheaper and better by making a couple of phone calls and ask? That's right. You could be paying premium for antiquated and inferior services right now. As part of the Reduce a Bill Challenge at Working For Financial Freedom, I'd like ...
