My post How to Do a Debt Snowball was featured in the Road to Financial Independence Carnival, found here: http://www.onefamilysblog.com/2010/01/carnival-of-road-to-financial.html. Check it out for other information on beating inflation, frugal living, finding sources of passive income, reducing your expenses, and stock investments. Stay on the road! var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : [...]

This is part four in my series, Baby Steps to Financial Freedom. So how did you do with your Christmas budget? Confession time for me: As I began shopping, I realized there were a number of things I left out of our 2009 Christmas budget. So we spent more than I hoped—but only with cash [...]

My apologies for my absence lately! I took two days’ worth of doses of Nature’s Flu Shot last week, but I think I was already too far gone for it to prevent me from getting sick. I experience the same thing with echinacea; if I take it early enough, it keeps me from getting sick. [...]

Christmas gift-giving memorializes the gift God gave to the world 2000 years ago. But between the smell of pine boughs, the Christmas music in the background, the lights dazzling your eyes, the sales calling your name, and other shoppers reaching for the item you want, it’s easy to get caught up in the Christmas spirit [...]

Len Penzo gives my post on How to Make a Budget That Works a pretty flattering review in this blog carnival, http://lenpenzo.com/blog/id853-the-best-of-the-best-in-money-and-personal-finance-9.html. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-9648738-1″); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}

My post, How to Make a Budget That Works, part 3 in my series Baby Steps to Financial Freedom, was featured this week in the following blog carnivals: http://www.mightybargainhunter.com/2009/11/23/carnival-of-money-stories/ http://www.corporatebarbarian.com/best-of-money-carnival-26/ Check both of these out for more good information on all things money. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” [...]

My article on How to Make a Budget That Works is featured in this carnival, http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/11/carnival-of-money-hackers-%E2%80%93-my-money-success-edition/, another good source for money inspiration! Questions or comments? Contact me here. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-9648738-1″); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}

Yay! My Journey towards Financial Freedom is featured in this blog carnival, http://www.onefamilysblog.com/2009/11/carnival-of-road-to-financial.html. Check it out for more good information about gaining financial independence. Questions or comments? Contact me here. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-9648738-1″); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } [...]

Part 3 in my series, Baby Steps to Financial Freedom  A brief recap: What does money management have to do with your health and well-being? Here’s my reasoning… Stress weakens your immune system, increasing your risk of illness. Money (or a lack thereof, whether real or perceived) is a top stressor. Responsible money management greatly [...]

Part two in my series, Baby Steps to Financial Freedom. A brief recap: What does money management have to do with your overall health and well-being? Here’s my reasoning… Stress is a top contributor to a weakened immune system and resulting illness. Money (or a lack thereof, whether real or perceived) is a top stressor. [...]