Originally, I considered writing a post in order to crowdsource input, advice, and insight regarding car buying. But then I remembered that there’s exactly one stance espoused by personal finance gurus: Spend a few grand on a car (always pay cash)…or better yet, ride a bike. Don’t worry. No bikes were purchased in the making … [Read more…]
To say it’s been quite the year is an understatement. And we’re not quite halfway done! I recently heard someone joke that all of us got our 2015 five-year plans wrong. Isn’t that the truth? I don’t think any of us are strangers to curve balls, but what happens when the whole season is cancelled? … [Read more…]
Is apple picking worth it? We can–and do!–go to the store and score apples for less than what we pay at an orchard. So, from a purely mathematical standpoint, this would be the shortest post ever. Even by my standards. Fortunately, personal finance is rarely ever just a numbers game. To us, apple picking is … [Read more…]
Is there anything more Midwestern than a blog post about what a fair costs and visiting cute farm animals? How about the mention of deep-fried Oreos or deep-fried mac ‘n cheese? (Full disclosure: I saw both served on sticks and I ate neither…this time.) I’ve been going to the Walworth County Fair every summer since … [Read more…]
‘Tis the season to be… I know. Christmastime is over and there’s probably nary a carol left stuck in your head. Until now. You’re welcome. While there’s a good chance this next season is all about being grumbly over the gray weather as we all wait for spring, I’m actually using it as time to … [Read more…]
How much money are you dropping this holiday season? $100? $250? $1000? (You know, the number that is otherwise known as the national average.) Last week, I shared my money win that Christmas was already paid for. It feels great to not have to worry about the cost of anything. It’s especially exciting because I … [Read more…]