All tagged money
How I saved $156 in Under an Hour
“I first heard of BillSmart on the Startalk podcast. It was a difficult service for me to understand. I thought it would be an algorithm or chat bot that talks to my bank’s customer service department, similar to the “complainer app”, Paribus, which I also love to use. While Paribus uses a bot to message customer service for online purchases, BillSmart actually has a human on a 3-way call with you to help save you money.” [407 words]
Use your Local Library!
I don’t know how much money I’ve given to God-emperor Bezos at this point. Today, I spent about an hour looking for “The Library Book”, by Susan Orlean. We’ll be reading it in our book club. I even went to the library to look for it. There’s an overt joke in there, somewhere…
Four Weeks PTO for All!
Mandatory 4 weeks off paid time off federal mandate. Let’s share this to show Congress how much we care about workers’ rights!
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Finance Round 2 [Freewriting & Rant]
The most profound experience so far has been reducing my food budget. I was spending well over $600 on meals each month. Then, I moved to a home with a nice kitchen. Prepping meals consisting of roast potatoes, asparagus, bell peppers, and meats, I’ve cut that down to $200 per month. Add in eating out and I’m at about $300. [Rant included].
My Journey to Financial Independence
“It’s been just under a month since I moved into a new home and pieced together my budget. I’ve kicked thrifty mode into high gear. Since moving into the new home with roommates, I’ve been able to save $140 per month on utilities and Internet, $300 per month on food, and $20 per month on laundry. This house has everything included and I’m excited to find thrifty ways to save money.”
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