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Net Worth Update: August – $167,997.16 (saweet)

From Budgets Are Sexy
September 2, 2010 at 8:12 am
Wow this month flew by. I swear it feels like yesterday that I just updated this. Yet another reason why putting a game plan into motion is key! Time will continue to go on and ... (more)

Need a Project Done That Helps Someone? Tell Us!

From Budgets Are Sexy
September 2, 2010 at 2:40 am
My boy Nate and the ItStartsWith.Us team is at it again. Using the forces of good to help give back even more!  If there’s something you’ve always wanted to do to ... (more)

It’s National Coupon Month!

From Budgets Are Sexy
September 1, 2010 at 7:22 am
In case you’re un-cool and unaware, National Coupon Month starts today!!! There’s even a whole website dedicated to it: http://www.nationalcouponmonth.com/ 3 interesting ... (more)

Can you really get arrested for doodling on dollars?

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 31, 2010 at 8:22 am
I am wondering because I may or may not like to draw on ‘em,  A LOT. And I’ve never heard of anyone getting arrested or even receive a firm talking to for drawing ... (more)

The Worst E-Mail Scam Ever.

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 30, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Hello. I’m from Georgia. My name is Lasha. Maybe you will seem ugly, but I have no other choice. I really in bad condition, however, forgive you for forgiveness, I want ... (more)

20 Signs You Need a Financial Makeover

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 30, 2010 at 7:24 am
I got this email from BillShrink.com the other day and couldn’t help but pass it along :) There’s something about it that just says “Hey you!  Stop what you’re ... (more)

I Got Googled and I Liked It.

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 27, 2010 at 8:48 am
You know what’s it’s time for? Because it’s funny, and it’s Friday, and I’m just dead tired from a week of crazy 9-5 stuff?  Googling for Dollars!!! ... (more)

Weekly Roundup: Hustling, Adwords & Forgiveness

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 27, 2010 at 6:11 am
What up what up! Friday is here, and it’s time to get into some relaxin’ action :) But first you gotta get rid of this last work day here.  So to help you out, I’ve ... (more)

Tips From a Vegas Virgin

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 26, 2010 at 7:58 am
(This is a guest post from my boy Philip – an avid reader of BudgetsAreSexy and now a more distinguished gentleman!) So with my first trip to Vegas complete, I figured I’d ... (more)

Bye Bye Quicken Online, Hello Mint!

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 25, 2010 at 7:48 am
This is kinda old news, but Quicken Online is getting thrown into the dumpster in favor of its new gem Mint.com (which Intuit paid $170 MILLION dollars for last year and has a ... (more)

The World’s Smallest Credit Card Charge

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 24, 2010 at 7:40 am
I did something last night that I’m not proud of. After all the talkin’ I’ve done about having cash in your pockets and always being prepared, I was caught with ... (more)

The Splurging of Gift Cards :)

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 23, 2010 at 7:38 am
We finally did it! We used a good chunk of all those gift cards that were piling up over the years :)  I don’t know what got into us, but all of a sudden we REALLY got in ... (more)

How do you see your finances in a year?

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 20, 2010 at 7:50 am
I love the last pages of Money Mag & Fortune. They’re always something short and fun, which is perfect for my A.D.H.D. ;) And also great for blog post ideas! Which ... (more)

Weekly Roundup: Money, Sex and Vitaminwater

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 20, 2010 at 7:18 am
Some reading material for the weekend :) My fave posts from the week: Are You A Secret Spender? @ Free Money Finance Will you ever be able to afford your own home? @ FruGal Treat ... (more)

5 Things to Always Keep in Your Car

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 19, 2010 at 8:09 am
I used to keep a lot of stuff in my car – mostly junk.  The new me, though, is new & improved and I try to keep only what I truly need in there. Here are 5 of these ... (more)

Don’t Know What to Make of These “Coupon Books”

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 18, 2010 at 7:24 am
These Coupon Books intrigue me… You know the ones I’m talking about? The ones that claim to have $5,000 worth of coupons in it, yet sell for only $30? (I think they ... (more)

The “Skinny on Real World Survival Kit” Giveaway!

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 17, 2010 at 7:48 am
Hi guys!  We got a pretty fun giveaway to do today :) I’m not sure if you’ve heard of these books before, but I’ve read through two of them so far (the credit ... (more)

My Life List

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 16, 2010 at 7:36 am
I’ve been wanting to create one of lists forever. And after reading some of your comments on what you’d do with an extra $1,000 I’m finally sitting down to pump ... (more)

What would you do with an extra $1,000?

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 13, 2010 at 8:09 am
I was watching the tele last night when Montel Williams popped up in an ad and asked me if I could use an extra $1,000? Which is funny because I haven’t seen that guy in ... (more)

Bankruptcy, Christians, and Dry Erase Boards

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 13, 2010 at 6:13 am
Happy Friday the 13th! (boogy boooooogy!)  I saw some Honda this morning w/ a Jason mask strapped to the front hood – kinda freaked me out.  Funny how a plain white ... (more)

My New Savings Goal

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 12, 2010 at 8:12 am
It struck me the other day that I am saving up all of this money (as many of you have mentioned time and again in my net worth updates) but that I have no solid GOALS for it. ... (more)

Ahhhhh I did something so freakin’ stupid!

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 11, 2010 at 7:27 am
I used my CREDIT CARD instead of my DEBIT CARD at the ATM last week! THREE different times! Grrrrrrrr…. The stupid cards look so much alike :(  I don’t even have ... (more)

Think You Could Live in a Houseboat?

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 10, 2010 at 7:02 am
I am thinking….ummm…. YES PLEASE! Check out these pictures I took while out in Victoria BC (which, btw, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to on the ... (more)

Should You Invest or Pay Down Debt?

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 9, 2010 at 7:28 am
(Guest post by Laura Adams) People often ask me about whether they should focus on investing money for the future or on paying down their debt. If you’re fortunate enough to ... (more)

The Elephant on The Red Carpet

From Budgets Are Sexy
August 6, 2010 at 7:32 am
(Guest post by Debt Goal) Celebrities are willing to dish on their diets, workout regimes, health issues, partying lifestyles, relationship woes and child-rearing preferences. ... (more)