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Sinking Funds: taking Budgeting to the Next Level

September 20, 2009 by Home Repairs · Leave a Comment 

Boring!!! Okay it might be but it’s a really important tool for your personal finance arsenal. In the business world a sinking fund is the act of setting aside funds over a time period to pay off debts or acquire assets. That models well to personal finance so we’ll assume you’ve got your basic monthly zero based budget setup but what do you do about those things that you just can’t predict or you’ll have to pay a lump sum some time later in the year? Enter the variable expense category or

Wedding Songs Featuring Roses in the Belated Blog Carnival Recap

August 3, 2009 by Home Repairs · Leave a Comment 

Apologies for the belated recap. I was busy painting my house this weekend and forgot to recap! First, the Carnival of Personal Finance #215 hosted by Good Financial Cents. In addition to my post recounting my long and winding road to homeownership , I also recommend M is for Money’s tips on the unexpected cost of home repairs . Boy do I hear that! Second, the Festival of Frugality #188 hosted by Financial Highway. In addition to my post about the best and worst places to stash money

Personal Finance QuickHits

July 20, 2009 by Home Repairs · Leave a Comment 

Happy Monday, everyone. I’m keeping it simple this morning. Just the links. But first, here’s some news from the pf blogosphere… Larry (Glblguy) from Gather Little by Little is moving on . Larry’s a good guy who took the time to show me how to do this pf blogging thing. His contributions will be missed. If you’re ever in need website design and consulting services check him out at www.emptycabinmedia.com . Personal Finance Links Improve Financial Intimacy in Your Marriage The Best

Personal Finance QuickHits

July 20, 2009 by Home Repairs · Leave a Comment 

Happy Monday, everyone. I’m keeping it simple this morning. Just the links. But first, here’s some news from the pf blogosphere… Larry (Glblguy) from Gather Little by Little is moving on . Larry’s a good guy who took the time to show me how to do this pf blogging thing. His contributions will be missed. If you’re ever in need website design and consulting services check him out at www.emptycabinmedia.com . Personal Finance Links Improve Financial Intimacy in Your Marriage The Best

Weekly Mashup: 4th of July

July 1, 2009 by Home Repairs · Leave a Comment 

I love the 4th of July. What’s there not to love? You got summertime, fireworks, barbecues , friends and family, etc. This weekend should be fun, with all of that in mind! :) Carnivals Money Hacks Carnival #70 @ Blogging Banks included my article Use Google Apps to Start Your Business for Less . Carnival of Personal Finance #211 @ Green Panda Treehouse included my article Two More Virtues of Owning a Dog . Festival of Frugality #184 @ My Frugal Adventures included my article

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