by Kim | Feb 28, 2019 | Budgeting, Debt Free Challenge
This installment of the Debt Free Challenge covers the item that was largest in my debt snowball, the Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC. What is a HELOC? The HELOC differs from a Home Equity Loan or Second Mortgage in that it works much like a... 
by Kim | Feb 25, 2019 | Budgeting, Debt Free Challenge, Money
Before the Challenge began I put the word out to some of my fellow bloggers that I needed some fresh ideas. I was looking for suggestions for what they thought people would find helpful in wading their way through this maze of responsible money management. My... 
by Kim | Feb 21, 2019 | Debt Free Challenge, Life Lessons, Money
We in America are blessed with medical care that is the envy of the world. Doctors, researchers and other medical professionals are working diligently to help heal their patients when they become ill or injured. This amazing medical care comes at what can sometimes be... 
by Kim | Feb 18, 2019 | Debt Free Challenge, Money
We’ve all heard the old cliche, “Nothing in life is certain except for death and taxes”, right? It’s a sad but true reality in today’s world. Getting behind on your taxes can be scary since the Internal Revenue Service has the power to make your life pretty miserable... 
by Kim | Feb 14, 2019 | Budgeting, Debt Free Challenge
Hi, everyone. Today’s post covers a topic that I really wish I didn’t have to cover, but these products are out there so I feel the need to address them. Here we go… Car Title Loans Over the Christmas holiday period I saw numerous commercials... 
by Kim | Feb 11, 2019 | Budgeting, Debt Free Challenge
There’s a TV show on the DIY Network here in the US called, “I Want That”. It features handy gadgets that some very smart people have invented, produced, and brought to market. Some of the items are rather odd, but others are quite clever and... 
by Kim | Feb 7, 2019 | Budgeting, Debt Free Challenge
Do you have a car loan? Congratulations! According to The Motley Fool, you and about 107 MILLION of your closest American friends are currently paying for a car on the installment plan. Unless you are fortunate enough to live in an area with a good public transit... 
by Kim | Feb 4, 2019 | Budget Cooking, Debt Free Challenge
I have a confession to make…food shopping is my LIFE! Well, that may be a bit of a stretch but it’s something Sonny and I enjoy doing together so it’s not really a chore for me like I know it can be for some people. That said, keeping to a sensible... 
