November AND December 2015 BUDGET WRAP-UP — and some year-end analysis!

Here’s hoping your first week of 2016 has been treating you well! I thought it might be time for me to post the last totals of 2015! Here are the breakdowns for November and December, as well as a picture showing numbers from the whole year! It’s actually kind of cool to see all the … More November AND December 2015 BUDGET WRAP-UP — and some year-end analysis!

September AND October 2015 WRAP-UP! (WITH BUDGET PICTURES!)

Never a dull moment over here the land of the Broke Twenty-Something! I know you’ve been missing my budget wrap-ups (ha ha!), so this time…you get a double whammy of TWO WHOLE MONTHS WORTH! This PearBudget spreadsheet really makes it easy to see where I’m spending money. Also of note, some individual things like rent, insurance, etc. … More September AND October 2015 WRAP-UP! (WITH BUDGET PICTURES!)

I HATE to Automate!

…and now I’m aware that rhymes…hmph. I know I’m opening a huge can of worms with this one, but I’ll completely stand behind my theory. First, let me say that I agree with AUTOMATING YOUR SAVINGS. It’s something I make sure to do myself – retirement and emergency savings are automatically pulled out of my … More I HATE to Automate!

Setting up an Annual Personal Budget and How to keep to it

One of the problems with being in debt is that when you’re trying to live frugally you’re all the more tempted to make the silly purchases you don’t need. One of the best ways to avoid these frivolous purchases and make ends meet is by setting yourself an annual budget and making sure to stick … More Setting up an Annual Personal Budget and How to keep to it

JULY 2015 WRAP-UP! (WITH BUDGET PICTURES!)

So who cares if it’s almost a month late!!?!? I was on a short break, but now I’m back! July wasn’t a horrible month for me financially, so let’s break it down!   This PearBudget spreadsheet really makes it easy to see where I’m spending money. Also of note, some individual things like rent, insurance, etc. aren’t … More JULY 2015 WRAP-UP! (WITH BUDGET PICTURES!)

Where I’ve Been!

Hello there blogosphere! I’ve missed all of this so much! I’m super excited to get back to some more regular postings! I’ve had a super jam-packed summer and I’ve barely stopped moving! Yeah, busy! Yeah, yeah, yeah… I’ve knocked A LOT of things off of my life to-do list over the past few weeks, so … More Where I’ve Been!

JUNE 2015 WRAP-UP! (WITH BUDGET PICTURES!)

Things have been crazy busy over here in the land of the Broke Twenty-something! Seriously. I’ve been sick, working like crazy, and trying to sneak in some extra rest, but I’m on the mend. Here’s the June budget breakdown! Click on the thumbnails for a closer look!   –  This PearBudget spreadsheet really makes it easy to … More JUNE 2015 WRAP-UP! (WITH BUDGET PICTURES!)