Challenges

This week I earned $1,071.38, all of which was from staff writing, virtual assistant work and advertising. However, not all of that money gets set aside for March’s bills.  While I didn’t snowflake any of my earned money on debt because we are saving for my husband’s conference when we have to travel out of [...]

If you would like to start 2012 on the right financial footing and want to do something that is attainable, consider taking a challenge. Two of my favorite challenges are spending challenges and pantry challenges. Take either or both of these challenges, and you will find extra money to do with what you please—to save [...]

One of my goals for the year was to lose 25% of my body weight, which, unfortunately, is more than 10 pounds.  :)  However, Newlyweds on a Budget is having a 10 Pound Challenge that I chose to join.  The premise is that you join and vow to lose 10 pounds (or more) between January [...]

Welcome to a new year of The Saved Quarter Challenge. The founder, Penny Saver of The Saved Quarter, recently explained the challenge again for 2012.  I took part in this challenge in 2011 and exceeded my goals as far as income was concerned.  If you are looking to improve your financial situation this year, I [...]