Archive for October, 2007

 

I’m $262K in debt and I’m buying a brand new laptop.

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Yes, that is right. I’m roughly $262K in debt and I’m buying a brand new laptop. Am I stupid or what?
We can make a pretty good case for why we need the new MacBook, but who really NEEDS a MacBook. We are making the choice to buy one in order to make life a little […]

12 Comments » - Posted in Frugality, Life, Spending by Eden

Carnival Time

Monday, October 29th, 2007

I participated in two blog carnivals this week- The Carnival of Personal Finance #124, hosted by Millionaire Mommy Next Door and the Carnival of Debt Reduction #111, hosted by I’ve Paid For This Twice Already. Thanks to the hosts for their time and effort this week!
Here are a few of my favorite posts from […]

5 Comments » - Posted in Web Favorites by Eden

Weight Loss - Monday Morning Report

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Last Week: 257
This Week: 256
Loss: 1 pound
I continue to make progress and I’m very happy to see the numbers are still going down each week. I was a little worried this morning because I have to admit that I put very little effort into losing weight last week. Fortunately, limiting my calories gives me a […]

No Comments » - Posted in Weekly Weigh-in by Eden

Bad Financial Advice or a good idea: ‘10 Great Reasons to Carry a Big, Long Mortgage’

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

My Money Blog highlighted this article, 10 Great Reasons to Carry a Big, Long Mortgage, published by Ric Edelman under a section of the website titled Education. I don’t believe that My Money Blog was endorsing this author or article, but simply sharing the information. I’ve included both references only to show how I discovered […]

1 Comment » - Posted in Debt, Finance by Eden

Weekly Web Favorites October 28, 2007

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

A must read guest post at Get Rich Slowly from The Dough Roller - Understanding the Seven Habits of Wealth.
Nice post at I Will Teach You To Be Rich - Ramit responds to a reader who says he can’t relate to the advice on personal finance blogs.
Trent at The Simple Dollar talks about his plan […]

2 Comments » - Posted in Web Favorites by Eden