Tag Archives: Delayed gratification

Create a “fun” fund…

No one can (or should) completely strip their budget down to the bare minimum. For example, it’s not realistic to say you never dine out again. If you try to deprive yourself for extended periods of time, you may swing … Continue reading

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Budget Boundaries

How can I set Budget Boundaries without burning myself out?My husband and I set boundaries by prioritizing making room for personal funds in our budget and cutting unnecessary expenses where we can. We have a certain dollar amount for each … Continue reading

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Money.Power.Respect.

Don’t buy shoes, buy buildings! How can you live out that advice? For one she flies coach even though she could easily afford first class. “I don’t spend money on stupid things.” That money could be spent bigger later…maybe on … Continue reading

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Why Would Anyone Rent to Own?

The title of the article caught my eye Why Would Anyone Rent to Own? My quick witted smart ass answer was “So poor people can stay poor and impoverished, and because we now live in an instant society where individuals … Continue reading

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