tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142107373236838370.post7497875067219757712..comments2023-04-08T03:38:05.616-04:00Comments on Living It Up For Less: August Challenge: Getting Back to BasicsLiving It Up For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14140038208447234788noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142107373236838370.post-61553423021630061442011-08-07T11:03:47.336-04:002011-08-07T11:03:47.336-04:00Erin Marie, I too had a time where I was "ter...Erin Marie, I too had a time where I was "terrible" with money. I was young, inexperienced in the real world. and thought that the little plastic card in my wallet was meant to buy me independence and happiness in the form of clothes, shoes, and stuff for my overly expensive apartment. Beffore I knew it, I found myself $14,000 in credit card debt with an annual income that was barely Aryn@LivingOnaDimeorLesshttp://www.livingonadimeorless.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142107373236838370.post-67298557786248178062011-08-07T02:18:24.049-04:002011-08-07T02:18:24.049-04:00GI Joe said "knowing is half the battle"...GI Joe said "knowing is half the battle" and I know that I suck at finances!!! It has been a guarded and secretive subject in my family... and that attitude has been passed down to me. Unfortunately for me... I am terrible with money- so it is clouded in shame too. I love the challenge... I need the inspiration... Thank you for your honesty about a subject that is sooo personal to me!erin.mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16154244699347851885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142107373236838370.post-26949143183190647132011-08-02T11:51:01.752-04:002011-08-02T11:51:01.752-04:00Thanks for stopping by my blog today :) I enjoyed ...Thanks for stopping by my blog today :) I enjoyed reading yours today! I love your ideas on money-saving. I work full-time, and go to school-full time, all while trying to save for a house one day. So I love seeing everyone's money saving tricks and tips. I'm new to this whole couponing thing, so I'd love to see what you do! I'm a new follower :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543953574198045161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142107373236838370.post-55735207482000475372011-08-02T11:12:05.638-04:002011-08-02T11:12:05.638-04:00I hear ya, SingleMama! Moving always tends to dra...I hear ya, SingleMama! Moving always tends to drain that wallet fast! Once you get in and settled, you'll have to try the challenge and see what things you can easily cut out of your monthly spending. Hopefully by that time, I'll have some really good insight/tips for you! I can already tell that this month is going to be tough on me, but if it helps to reduce that credit card balanceAryn@Livingonadimeorlesshttp://www.livingonadimeorless.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142107373236838370.post-60949514821367673292011-08-02T10:05:36.665-04:002011-08-02T10:05:36.665-04:00OHHHH great idea. I have noticed my spending is g...OHHHH great idea. I have noticed my spending is getting out of control and I need to keep myself in check. Since I am moving this month, this task seems completely impossible for me. I already have a target list started...but I think I should definitely do this once the move is over, say September?? GOOD LUCK!!SingleMamahttp://www.singlemamalife.comnoreply@blogger.com