Posted by Kevin Mulligan on September 3, 2010 in Living Well, Personal Finance
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This post is by guest writer Kevin Mulligan. Kevin is developing a freelance writing career focused on personal finance.
If you’ve ever followed me on Twitter you’ve noticed my profile photo is me standing outside the glorious Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. I’m sporting my UT hat, and (you can’t see it) a UT sweatshirt.
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Posted by Jennifer Spencer on September 1, 2010 in Living Well, Mind Over Money, Personal Finance
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“I’d love to, but it’s just not in the budget.” I’ve had to say this quite a bit lately but for some reason it’s never met with, “I understand. Maybe next time!” I’m often left feeling defensive about my spending choices, guilty for not choosing the one that includes what someone else thinks it should, and horrible for in the end giving in and not having enough money to cover my own priorities.
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Posted by Jennifer Spencer on August 31, 2010 in Home, Personal Finance, Staff Stories
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While you read this, I’m moving! As you may recall from previous posts, I hate moving. Today’s move is especially frustrating because we’re going a whole 4 blocks from where we are now, which means it’s a lot of effort packing and unpacking to go literally around the corner.
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Posted by Phil Taylor on August 23, 2010 in 5% PowerPerks
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Parker, a PerkStreet pet
Many people love having a pet. But pets can be really expensive. The ASPCA estimates that large dogs can cost at much at $1,800 in the first year alone, and several hundred dollars each year after that. This isn’t a decision to be made lightly. You should never get a pet unless you fully understand, and can plan for, the proper care and feeding of the animal. That said, there are some ways to reduce the cost of pet ownership:
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Posted by Pete Anderson on June 24, 2010 in Personal Finance
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This guest post is from Pete Anderson of Bible Money Matters. Pete believes that everyone can live a life free of debt and financial strain, they just need to have a plan.
While I’ve never considered myself a big spender, over the years I’ve come to realize that I’m not exactly a skin-flint either. In the past I’ve always allowed myself to buy the things that I wanted, even when I didn’t necessarily have the money. I figured I could always pay things off within a month or two, so it was no big deal. Over time, however, small things have a way of adding up.
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