a small window

I’ve been working since I was a teenager.  I’ve been financially independent since I received my first scholarship at 18.  I’ve had my own place since I was 20, but this economy has done a number on my ability to hold it together.
Yesterday my Mom called me with some news.  My Dad wanted to take [...]

financial freedom

I saved over $1000 this month, free and clear.  Amazing.  The budget is working!  I won’t save that every month, but I do know without the budget, I would’ve shopped and entertained it away.  Instead, as I saw extra, I shipped it over to my ING account.
Thanks to my budget, I also understand how much [...]