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From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogNovember 19, 2020 at 10:05 am ET
Team finance, sorry I've been MIA for the past two weeks. I've been on the road, sick and dealing with some PF issues of my own at home.On the road: During the past month, I've ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogNovember 5, 2020 at 8:46 pm ET
No matter who you voted for, last night was an historic night for the city of Chicago. Here is a link to my cousin's photos from the main rally so you can see how massive ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogNovember 4, 2020 at 5:16 pm ET
Coffee, doughnuts and ice cream, oh my! As many others in the blogosphere have noted, an "I Voted!" sticker gets you lots of fabulously free stuff today. Companies offer free coffee, doughnuts, ice cream ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogNovember 4, 2020 at 9:11 am ET
It's election day in America! Chicago is abuzz with possibility this morning and alive with hope on this beautiful 70-degree day. I'm blogging from the polling place in Oak Park to encourage you to get ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 31, 2020 at 2:43 pm ET
The other week in Boston, a friend and I were discussing whether or not she would dress up for Halloween. I was all for her dressing up, and offered easy and fun, yet fully covered ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 27, 2020 at 10:22 pm ET
Does it seem as if the entire world has gone budgeting crazy? Everywhere I turn, every personal finance guru is urging caution: follow a budget, increase your savings, live within your means, pay off ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 21, 2020 at 11:47 pm ET
A few weeks ago, my friends and I threw a fabulous pirate-themed 30th birthday party for my besty, Miss K, a tiny - yet fiesty - brunette with a quick wit and a penchant for ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 16, 2020 at 3:55 pm ET
Hello from Boston! I'm here on business, staying at a posh hotel near Boston Commons. Remember how I used to be all nervous about staying at fancy hotels because I felt I could ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 10, 2020 at 2:05 pm ET
Here's a question. I'm currently putting 10% of my salary into my 401k. Given how craptacular the stock market is doing right now, and that my fund is actually going down instead of up ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 9, 2020 at 9:55 am ET
Hey gang, Today I added a new Web site to the "Best Web Sites" page of the blog. It's called Savvy Sugar and it takes a similar approach to finances for fun-loving ladies. Good to ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 7, 2020 at 11:09 pm ET
Wow. Just how deep does this thing go? The Wall Street Journal says:"The relentless slide in home prices has left nearly one in six U.S. homeowners owing more on a mortgage than the home ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 7, 2020 at 9:36 pm ET
OK, I clearly paid too much for B's post-surgery DVD selections, LOL! You guys were kind enough to point out that recent TV seasons were available much cheaper on Netflix and also pointed out that ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogOctober 5, 2020 at 5:12 pm ET
I'm feeling uninspired today... probably has to do with last night's Cubs game... so I thought I'd share a few high/low points of my week. Here goes:Monday12 a.m.: B nearly passes out in the shower ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 28, 2020 at 2:49 pm ET
In this time of financial worry, maybe it's worth remembering some of the joys money can't buy. Here are mine. The simple beauty of sitting outside, surrounded by natureMy friends' ability to cheer me ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 26, 2020 at 11:11 am ET
Less than five years since opening my accounts with WaMu, the bank is no more. Here's the message I got when I visited WaMu today:WaMu Customers, Welcome to JPMorgan Chase! We're proud to welcome ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 25, 2020 at 4:00 am ET
Thanks to all my girls who entered the book giveaway. You guys are talented, insightful and inspiring women. And readers Michelle, Rachel (aka Little Miss Moneybags) and Kimberly are receiving free copies of “Common Cents: ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 24, 2020 at 11:15 pm ET
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the economic situation. Here are a few of mine. I'm weary to share because I really feel like I'm wading in dangerous waters here, but I think dialog ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 23, 2020 at 1:48 pm ET
How are you guys feeling about the economy? Scared? Confused? Confident? Do you feel like you know enough to keep up with what's going on? I'm interested in your opinions, o' faithful readers. ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 20, 2020 at 1:10 pm ET
Well, it had to happen: I had my first car accident. Almost. It wasn't with another car or anything. More like me vs. the wall. You see, our apartment's parking lot is tight...really tight. ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 17, 2020 at 10:31 pm ET
As my Facebook friends can tell, I read tons of books. But besides my Econ 101 text book and "Freakonomics," I haven't indulged in much written by economists. This may explain why the latest financial ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 15, 2020 at 12:40 am ET
We need to be serious tonight. Though we are budgeting babes and boys, the years have largely been good to us. We have built a solid financial foundation via paying down debt and funneling ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 13, 2020 at 12:57 am ET
Owning a pet can do a lot of great things for a gal. There's the fabulous companionship, the rewarding feeling that you're actually, you know, taking care of something that's alive and well, and all ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 7, 2020 at 9:00 pm ET
I feel for recent grads reeling from student loan sticker shock. After all, I'm still in repayment, more than seven years after graduation, for all the courses, parties, bad food, cramped dorm rooms and heavy ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogSeptember 2, 2020 at 12:33 am ET
The new Carnival of Personal Finance is up at One Caveman's Financial Journey, and this week's includes the Sallie Mae articles by yours truly. For those of you who haven't polished your PF (that's personal ... ( more)
From Budgeting Babe - view blog entries - visit this blogAugust 30, 2020 at 5:53 pm ET
A few weeks ago, my super talented, creative and beautiful cousin, K, 23, called me in tears. She just graduated from the Harrington Institute of Design in Chicago, and like most of us, was blown ... ( more)
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