One of my big goals for 2011 is to balance my budget and stick to it. I budget every month, but then I find myself exceeding those budget categories all too often. Once in a while happens, and that’s what the slush fund is for, but instead, I find myself pulling money from one budget …
So I decided it was time to look back at my long-ignored 2011 Goals and see how I did, however inadvertently. And guess what? I succeeded on all fronts. Of course, my only goal was to start looking into a house and possibly buy one. Well, I managed to do that early in the year. …
I have mentioned here before that I am a Federal employee in DC. I won’t go into any more discussion than that. Not that I am saying anything that would harm my position but because I believe that what I do doesn’t matter for the purposes of this blog. But I do have to say …
As you probably know, my big hobby is running. I’m not fast, but I’m committed, and my favorite distance is the half marathon. For me, it’s a challenge that’s doable with the right training, but still leaves me time to live my life. Plus there’s usually bling at the end. I’m a sucker for a …
I have to admit it. My budget has gotten away from me. It’s entirely my own fault. I’m used to having more discretionary funds than I do now. Where did those funds go? Well, I bought a house and my roommate moved out. These are both things that I can afford, but it means cutting …