How is Debt Reduction like the Grand Canyon?

June 12, 2007 in Cutting Expenses, Paying Down Debt

Well — it can fell insurmountable, that’s for sure. But a recent post at No Credit Needed provides an alternative view of how the little things in debt reduction add up.
Debt reduction requires the same patient, day after day, commitment. Drip by drip, drop by drop, payment by payment, we work ourselves out of debt, [...]

Fuel Costs On the Rise — Short Term?

March 15, 2007 in Cutting Expenses, Frugality

MSNBC reported a few days ago that the gas spike we have seen in the last few weeks — up 20 cents in some areas — may be short-lived. But with summer coming, they are likely to rise again.
As I was considering my need to begin looking hard at my budget, fuel is an item [...]

Expenses I’ve Recently Cut

March 15, 2007 in Cutting Expenses

Let’s start the morning off on a positive note.
Over the last two months I’ve made several cuts to some of my household and entertainment expenses, freeing up about $ towards debt reduction and savings.
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Here they are:

Gym Membership — I quite my expensive gym ($58/month) and joined a gym offering a good deal to [...]