Congratulations — You’re halfway through! Today marks the halfway point in the Frugal Fresh Start Challenge month. Let’s look back and see what we can celebrate. Taking time to enjoy and celebrate your progress is an important part of staying motivated, especially for a goal that could require a change in habits and some renewed […]
December 2014 Debt Repayment Progress Report
Debt Repayment During December, we put $2,342 toward our student loans. That’s the highest monthly debt payment in a while, which was pretty exciting! If you’ve been following along closely, you might notice that the total of debt remaining in the graphic above is lower than expected for the amount we paid this month. Our “debt […]
Frugal Fresh Start Challenge
The new year is a great time for setting goals and starting anew. Besides the classic goals for healthy eating and exercising, the new year is also a perfect time for financial goals. I often get emails and comments from readers who want to get started paying off debt or want to make headway on their […]
Should You Pay Off Debt Before Having Children?
For most people, finances are personal. Asking about salaries, debt and retirement savings is generally considered taboo. Deciding when to have kids (and when to stop) is even more personal than finances. Of course, as with anything else personal, you can share as much or as little as you want. You don’t need to answer […]
Guidelines for Giving Great Gifts
Have you ever felt like a lame gift giver? At times I’ve been caught up with the thought that a good gift was a gift with a high value, though I always made sure I got a great deal. Because I was so focused on giving something that was valuable without having to spend much, I […]
November 2014 Debt Repayment Progress Report
It’s time to be accountable and look at what we earned, spent and paid in debt during November. Our spending numbers look high compared to any other SixFiguresUnder monthly budgets, but looking back at it we don’t have any big regrets. We spent the month being extra grateful for all of our many blessings. It […]
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Do You Have a Black Friday Budget?
Will Black Friday make or break your budget this year? When you stick to a budget and a well thought out plan, Black Friday can be a great time to save money. When you hit the stores without a budget or plan, Black Friday can be a financial disaster. Which will it be for you? […]
Can You Be Thankful For Debt?
It’s easy to be thankful for the good things in our lives. That comes pretty naturally for most people. What requires more thought and builds more character is figuring out how to be grateful for the not-so-good things in our lives. Years ago, I read an unconventional gratitude list that really made me stop and […]
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