Save Money by Lowering Your Lazy Tax
I just paid the public library back $35 in late fees. And I have a bunch of books out right now draining quarters out of my pocket in late fees as I type this. Have you ever over drafted because … Read More »
Category Archives: Erasing Debt Newsletter
Prepare for Holiday Spending – Christmas Creep
It’s October. Most people think Halloween and Fall foliage, but then there are the retailers who put up their Christmas displays right across from the “sexy” witch costumes to remind us that it’s time to start shopping for gifts. I … Read More »
What’s your Cigarette? (Bad Spending Habits)
What’s Your Cigarette? Okay, before you click away, this isn’t entirely about cigarettes. If you don’t smoke there may still be something here for you. At least read my little story…
Sticking It to Punk Periodic Expenses
Unknown expenses come around all the time and wallop us with their unpredictable amounts that we have to spend and their bad timing and their baggy pants and their loud music (dang punk expenses). But there are many “periodic” expenses … Read More »
Special Delivery: Groceries at your Doorstep Re-evaluated
What if you didn’t have to spend hours every week walking like a zombie through the grocery store? What if you could have groceries delivered right to your door? Or have you already discovered the world of online grocery shopping? … Read More »
Planning for Retirement – Get Started!
So , what do you consider your biggest “purchase” over a lifetime? And how will you pay for it? For some folks the biggest purchase is a home, paid for with a mortgage, and pretty much dependent on your credit … Read More »
Financial Lessons Before College
Whether you’re a student heading off to college or the parent of one, it’s a good idea to get some financial basics squared away before taking that first step toward independence. On the first day a student could be picking … Read More »
Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse
It’s 12:30 am in Boston. Are you ready to bunker down for 28 days with a variety of nutritionally balanced canned meals while the government quells the zombie infestation? I am. $96 worth of preparation. Mostly in the form of … Read More »
How to Build a Credit History
You can’t obtain credit without a positive credit history. You can’t build a history until you’ve had some credit. So what are you supposed to do? There actually are some options for those looking to get started who may not … Read More »