It’s taken me a bit to get it all figured out but I was able to launch my own site finally. For future posts please visit my site Moneyaches.com I’m still working on getting everything the way I would like as this is a new adventure for me. I hope to see you all there! […]

When I first stated looking for ways to reduce my current expenses I realized I wasn’t going to be able to get where I wanted by simply cutting back on discretionary spending. I began looking at my checking account and each bill that I received. Cell Phone I knew I already had a cell phone […]

On April 1st of each year my health insurance renews. My plan consists of money in an account that if not used will roll over to the next year and I can add extra each year if I desire. There is also a yearly maximum that is our responsibility. Last year my girlfriend had several […]

While I understand there may be a few smaller towns that do not have as extensive of a library as I have access to, many people do have libraries with most if not more of the items listed here. Books Okay, so it isn’t a surprise that the library has books. However, I think a […]

Dear Mr. Speedster, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you taking the time to help others out and risk your own life in the process. The other day when you cut me off I was a bit upset at first, and I must apologize for the unkind words that came out […]

For about 8 months now I have been aggressively, and excitedly, been attacking my student loan debt so I can be one step closer to financial independence. My original goal was to have all of them paid off by within one year. With 4 months left before that deadline, I reluctantly have to report that […]

I’ve never been able to solve a Rubik’s cube in my life. Actually, I don’t believe I ever owned one, but I do remember a neighbor kid owning one growing up. I vaguely remember trying to figure it out before my friend got frustrated and moved all of the stickers around. A few weeks ago […]

It surprises me how often I hear people say that there is never anything to do locally and that they have to travel in order to find entertainment. When I hear people saying something like that I tell them about all of the things I have done in town and how many of them didn’t […]

Cost of Owning a Dog I’m sure most people understand that owning a pet can be expensive. Food adds up over time. Then there is the cost of a collar, leash, food bowl, water bowl, and toys. Those are the basics usually and some people can spend a lot more on additional items such as […]

I know, I know, it is almost unthinkable. What in the world would we possibly do with all of our time if we didn’t spend it watching TV. In all seriousness, I do believe it was a great decision to not hook up cable or satellite when I purchased my home 8 years ago. At […]