Posts by Ruthiegirl

I am an utter failure this month.  Crazy month -- new house, new life, new school, new activities...I keep spending on little things and big things and all manner of things.     I have purchased essentials and things...

 budgeted...no spend...part of the master plan      off budget     May 1 --     used bike and helmet May 2  --   gas, summer swim team fees May 3 --...

Beautiful day at the beach.  Stopped for ice cream on the way home....totally worth it.        budgeted...no spend...part of the master plan      off...

Stopped to buy gas today and have been eating meals at home.  We found a terrific new playground this morning and I have two very tired, napping boys!  Oh yeah, we'll be back to that park again.     We got our...

Well, I am starting the month off with a wee bit of spending.  I found a terrific used bike for my son.  I also picked up a used bike helmet while at Goodwill.     We almost have enough bikes.  My daughter...

a. Who you are   Hi, I am Ruth, mama to four kids, wife to my darling husband.   b. Where you are going (your financial goals)   Pay off debt!!!!!!   We have a heap of debt acquired from our recent...

Quote: Originally Posted by FillingMyQuiver  *sigh*  I give up the rest of this month.  The last 10 days involved way too much eating out, too much spending I didn't track.  Hoping May will be more...

I find these articles very misleading.     We have very little in a savings account, but why would I keep money in a low-interest account when I can max out my retirement contributions and/or invest money?  Keeping...

Goals: 1 tank of gas per week $125 groceries per week Careful, deliberate spending   April 19 -- childcare  April 20 -- baseball gear for my son, registration for 30 day vegan group April 21 -- pants for ds and...

Goals: 1 tank of gas per week $125 groceries per week Careful, deliberate spending   April 19 -- childcare  April 20 -- baseball gear for my son, registration for 30 day vegan group April 21 -- pants for ds and...