HelpMeFriend's Personal Finance Blog

Fall Festival

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:03:02 PST

We went to my kids fall festival today at school. $9 for three plates of spaghetti. $1 for two drinks and 14 pieces of candy from the hallway trick r treat. What really got me, other than me paying for all that, was the pumpkin auction. The different classes painted and decorated at...

Gonna get 'er done

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:13:31 PST

Finishing my paper tonight I realized that I am getting better with my money. I needed to be in a big hole so that I could see how nice it is out of it. Happines is important, but money won't bring it. We (the fam) are doing well about not fighting, giving each other space, and when...

Intro to Finance

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:32:48 PST

If I thought I didn't know how to handle money before, my class is letting me know how much I really don't know!

Strange that when the numbers get into the millions and higher the difficulty in dealing with it. I am doing well in the class, but it is a little stumping!

Help wanted

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:41:04 PST

When I posted about my TV I wasn't expecting such an outpour of disaproval. I shouldn't complain to you, since it was NetWorth people who critized me. But, since I feel that you know me better, feel this. I bought the TV instead of booze. I am doing good in that department and have...

Monies owed

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:42:02 PST

Grandma:$500.00
Credit line:$175
Credit line#2:$165
Rent:$460
TV:$1000
Cable:$140
Phone:$50
Lights:$100
Gas:$75 on budget

That doesn't seem too bad to me.
I am glad that I have paid down the money I owe my grandma. I have no other outstanding debts, besides my student loans.
Way...

Here on purpose

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:55:33 PST

When I don't post, I am irresponsible with money. I did make a good decision with about $100 though. I have purchased an electric heater for our living room to keep the gas heat off for as long as possible. $88 plus tax is $96.14. When I saw the ad in the paper, I was excited. I saved...

Working is good!

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:34:03 PST

Well, working the last two nights instead of three took some hours, but I did pocket some change off the ground last night, so I think I made out.
I forgot I got a raise and have earned an extra $.50 an hour more. Tonight I earned $48.88 before taxes. Last night I made the same so...

Dave Ramsey Show

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:38:51 PST

I am going to be a caller on the Dave Ramsey Show this Monday at 12:30-1:30 EST. I am so excited. I am going to talk about how I ended my love affair with the dollar store and all their junk that I spent my hard earned money on.
I can't wait.

Also, I found a penny on the ground...

I found a penny!

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:14:02 PST

Actually, I found three. Two in front of the CVS doors, one by the gas pump, next to a used Mentos that I did not take and one dime at work on the sidewalk.
All and all it was a good night. I only worked five hours, but it's better than nothing.

Why don't I post?

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:55:10 PST

Went to work tonight. Made $59.50 before taxes. Picked up $.20 change tonight but had some REALLY STIFF competition. There was a police officer who would pick it up right after the person dropped it. Why would you be so rude. If they are standing right there, give it to them. But he...

Weekend was a not really spend one

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:14:33 PST

I went to work and bought dinner from the roach coach, but that was about it. We received free tickets for a pre-season football game, spending nothing there. And today, I am making pork chops that we have had in the freezer and plan on spending nothing today too!!!!!
That's a lot...

Yard Sale earnings

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:54:12 PST

I made $60 at my four day yard sale. By far the worst I have ever done. I closed early on Sat. and am regretting now.
I had to work that night, so I wasn't staying open late, but we went to a birthday party and now they are accusing my son of stealing. What a bust weekend.

Make that money

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:26:27 PST

Someone took my signs down last night. I know they were taken down and not blown off because they were on there good and there was no sign of it to be found.
So, I put new ones up. Can't get me down that easy. While I was putting a new one up, someone asked me where it was and stopped...

Yard Sale tomorrow

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:02:26 PST

I am selling my children's clothes and my useless crap! Dirt cheep prices will move the stuff, I hope. I have advertised craigslist.org and put 10 signs on corners around my street. I only plan on having a break when my mom shows up for a minute and on Friday when my kids are out of...

School and to go back

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:17:16 PST

I am torn. Do I return to college this fall? My first day back is a day when my kids are off for the day. Missing the first day is bad. I guess I should stop trying to find things to stop me. That is what got me here.

Credit debt is going to be lower

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:15:30 PST

I am shocked that after all this hard work that I had done over the last eight months has been to end in flames after less than two months of penny rolling.
My yard sale is two days away and I am worried that I won't have anything but a couple of cents and a couple of bucks for change....

Gas back on

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:19:28 PST

I paid $660 to have hot water. I am thankful. I am a little pissed about how ghetto the operators were to me. After I took my dishes to my grandmother's to do them, I told her that I almost felt sorry for making fun of my ex-sister-in-law for trading sexual favors to get her utilities...

Anyone have an extra $1000

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:41:28 PST

I guess that's where an emergency fund comes from. I only have $25 in mine and my man's transmission in his work truck went out Friday. Now he is driving the gas guzzler loaded down with hundreds of pounds of tools. No extra spending!

Found money at work

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:26:33 PST

Last night was good for me. I found 28 cents and I earned $56 (before taxes). So, I guess I have something to put into the bank now. I also scored a bottle of Jose' that I will be using tonight at work. I am not working, so it will be good. Can't party too much though. Saturday is...

Money made today, and other rants

bgoodpaster@comcast.net (Brittani) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:39:12 PST

I returned a car part that was purchased but not needed. That was $42.
I worked from 6:30 to about 10:30 and made $25.
I did not buy any cigarettes or alcohol today, which is awesome for me since I am feeling down.

I contacted my cable company and they told me that in order to...