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A Cool Little Tool to Help Track and Control Spending: Credit/Debit Card Sleeve Templates - Checkbook Diaries

Utilize Credit/Debot Card Sleeves to help control spending. read more »
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Saving Money by DIYing? The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

A highlight of the pros and cons that I've experienced with DIYing to save money. read more »
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Is There a Fundamental Flaw with the 529 College Savings Plan?

Are we all missing an opportunity to teach our children an invaluable lesson about financial responsibility and the stresses of debt? read more »
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Making $en$e to Kids: The “Family 401(k)”

The idea for a Family 401(k) came to me quite a while ago. The premise is to mimic a real employer sponsored 401(k) to demonstrate to children the va[...] read more »
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Determining Financial Goals: (2) Fully Funding an Emergency Account - Checkbook Diaries

This entry outlines my second financial goal and the steps that I am taking to achieve that goal. It also provides insight as to how I work on multi[...] read more »
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Determining Financial Goals: (1) Debt Elimination - Checkbook Diaries

When determining financial goals, debt elimination should be at the top of the list. Here are some easy action items to assist in maximizing debt re[...] read more »
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I’ve Got The Net Worth Blues - Checkbook Diaries

Using your Net Worth to determine where you stand is a great way to stay motivated while correcting your finances. However, in today's investment m[...] read more »
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