Personal Experiences
The rest of my debit card story…
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008In a previous post I discussed an issue I had with a former satellite provider who would not allow me to “unauthorize” the use of my debit card. I filed a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs. Here’s what happened.
Today, I received a letter. Not only did the company remove […]
Why a home warranty is a great idea
Saturday, March 29th, 2008This time last year I was in the process of purchasing a home after years of being “a renter.” My landlord had just given me a friendly ultimatum: Buy the house we were currently living or move by the end of May so he could sell it. I didn’t want to inherit […]
Teens and the Credit Card Jungle
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008I got a surprise in the mailbox the other day, something I didn’t expect to see quite yet.
Actually, I’m stretching the truth a bit; my 17-year-old daughter Lindsay got something I wasn’t quite ready for—her first credit card offer.
It was from 1st Financial Bank.
Now keep in mind that my daughter is a senior […]
Understanding your money mindset
Sunday, January 6th, 2008Do you get excited about the possibility of living debt-free? If so, it’s time to give a brutally honest answer to the following question. At your core, do you really think it’s doable? Be honest now…. Do you TRULY believe you will pay all of your bills and become debt-free in six […]
My February Challenge
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Have you ever noticed that buying the little things chip away at your bank account? It’s those little things that always got me into big trouble with my finances month after month, year after year. I’d use my debit card without recording all the transactions, impulse buy at the grocery store, or just […]
What’s All The Buzz About?
Friday, December 7th, 2007Welcome to Debt-free Mom! Already, our little site is creating quite a buzz. We’re getting e-mail from a lot of women who are excited about living a debt-free life. Dave Ramsey says, “Act your wage!” We’re going to show you how.
There was a time when I couldn’t imagine a life without […]
Why money doesn’t solve your problems
Sunday, November 18th, 2007For much of my adult life, I lived in crisis mode. Each month I ran the same drill: the big countdown to payday and that familiar desperation that fell upon me as soon as I realized my account balance was shrinking faster than the pile of bills before me. There was never enough money.
When my […]