Posts Tagged ‘ paying off debt ’

Paying off Debt: Where Crazy Becomes Innovative

So I have this crazy idea. Some may find it brilliant. Some may call it innovative. Some may find it stupid (I really dislike that word). But I’m trying to pay off my debt and sometimes you have to get a little crazy, innovative when doing so. Money is tight and I’m working my tail off to improve my situation. I have a ton of new work coming in and that is GREAT! I’m trying to build up my emergency fund and right now I’m about 25% of the way there. I’m also trying to find extra money to...

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Introducing a New Series on this Blog: Coupons Step by Step

Introducing a New Series on this Blog: Coupons Step by Step

  Do you remember this scene from Mr. Mom? Michael Keaton is sitting around a table with the other stay-at-home moms and he’s playing poker. However, they are not playing with cash money, they are playing with coupons. Coupons really are just that, cash money. They mean saving money on items you buy. You keep money in your pockets, money that you would have otherwise handed over to the grocery stores. When used effectively coupons can (on average) put 40% of you grocery bill back into your pocket. That’s FORTY DOLLARS if you regularly spend $100 a week. And...

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