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How to buy Organic Foods Without Breaking the Bank
The following is a paper I wrote for one of my writing classes this semester. I hope you like it. Concerned about pesticides and chemicals in your food? Ever see the organic department in your grocery store? Have you strolled through and had sticker ...
Eating well on a college budget
I am a college student. I have a full pantry. I eat Ramen Noodles, the staple of every college student’s diet. But that’s not all I eat. I have learned how to eat healthy on a budget. I budget $25 per week on groceries. I can usually buy ...
March Budget Round Up
Budget Actual Rent 400 400 Car Payment 367 366.51 Car Insurance 80 80 Rent Insurance 15 15 Gas & Electric 120 160.00 Cable & Internet 93 Cell Phone 60 43.49 Groceries 75 Laundry Medications Credit Card 25 234.00 ...
Just when I thought I was getting ahead….
I get notification that my $93 cable bill is now $103. So I call Time Warner, and ask what the hell is going on. Turns out, my special of $88.90 runs out on the 15th, and immediately on the 16th, goes up to $99.95. Now I’m considering cancellin...
Budget Part 5: How can I afford to go to college?
As some of my regular readers may know, I am currently finishing my Undergraduate Degree. I am taking 3 classes, equivalent of 10 credits, per semester in order to be finished by May 2009. How can I afford to go to a private university? A couple of d...
Budget Part 4: Answering Questions
Andy asks: and you still have money to see your sweetie? very nice. Andy, My sweetie makes quite a bit more than me. This past weekend, he came to see me, and I paid for the ticket. I used a credit card with 0% interest until July, and it will be p...
Budget Part 3: Income
I know I did this all kind of backwards. I gave you my Fixed Expenses, then my Variable Expenses, and now I’m giving you my Income. I did it that way on purpose. It’s easier for me to think of things as they go out first. What are my expe...
Budget Part 2: Variable Expenses
Here’s the variable expenses in my budget: Groceries. I’ve been spending about $75 per month, I’d like to get it a bit lower. Gasoline. $80 per month Savings. $50 per month Laundry. $28 per month Medications. $1 per month I think ...
Year is starting out better than expected!
I have this really bad habit of checking on my student account to see how much of a refund I’m going to get. You see, with my employment, I am entitled to several free credits for my education. Also, because I’m an adult learner, I’...
Today is the day
I asked for a refund of my tuition…..well, student loans. Yesterday I was notified that my student loans were deposited into my student account and that I could ask for a refund. I had previously planned on using that to cover expenses that I c...
Update to previous post
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the TV Show BIG SPENDER on the A&E network. Turns out, I’m not the only one who watches it. Beachgirl has a synopsis on her blog, and she’s a regular watcher. It’s amazing that this guy doesn’...
Spring Semester 2008
Classes start on January 14th. I have already bought my book for my class, $66.33 later. In good news, my Spanish text from last semester carries over to this semester, so that’s good. Speaking of college semesters, I’ve been seeing an up...
Update to the prescriptions
Last week, ok two weeks ago, I posted about my thyroid hormone replacement prescription. Since I’m on an odd dose, I have to combine two doses to make up the correct amount for me. I was able to fill one part of the prescription, and the copay ...
Today I spent nothing!
For a while now, I’ve been trying to go as many days as possible without spending anything. I think that today was day 2 of no spending. I spent less than $25 on groceries on Sunday, and with gas at over $3 a gallon, I’m even trying not t...
