No Credit Cards, No Worries

I discovered a few months ago a really cool website called NetWorthIQ. It basically allows you to track your net worth (providing your honest with yourself) for free . It’s been a great tool and a real inspiration to me to see my net worth increase every month.
This month it took a huge [...]

Here’s a good story on not using credit cards. Some of the commentators make the argument that if you use credit cards wisely then it’s ok to have one but most say just get rid of them. I have to agree with that.

I’m on a work trip and flew out of tampa (it was tough, mid 70’s and sunny). I wanted something to drink and got a vitaminwater. I was shocked when I was told it costs $3.20.
Who would pay that much? Me apparently. Would you?

So I’ve been ready for about three months to move into this house that I really love and want.  Why haven’t I moved in you ask?  Well, no fault of my own of course.
The house I want to buy is a foreclosure, owned by a bank.  The bank, for what ever reason, has been dragging [...]

Hello, welcome to my blog (waves you in wearing a friendly Mr. Rogers sweater).
Ok, so I’m not really wearing a sweater but I do want to welcome you to my blog. This is my first post. I decided to start this blog to chronicle my own journey with debt, credit cards and living [...]