In my first “How Do I Start a Budget ?” post, we started out with the most basic way to start using a budget to keep track of your money, which is to write down every single expense for 30 days. Doing this helps you get a feel for how you manage your money, and […]
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I Bought a House! (Part 6)- Completing the Rehab
So when last we met in the “I Bought a House!” series (Read part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4 , and part 5), you read about how I began finishing up the project by performing some DIY projects that were easy and I was able to do relatively quickly (Except for dealing with my plumbing demon). A […]
I Bought a House! (Part 5)- My Plumbing Demon
It’s time yet again for the latest installment of the “ I Bought a House ” version of “War and Peace” (Read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4). When last we met, I had the deck on my investment property rehabbed and transformed from an unsightly, unsafe conglomeration of wood and wire fencing, to […]
Another 5 Ways to Make Extra Money Even in a Tough Economy
In my original “5 Ways to Make Extra Money ” post, I told you about 5 ways you may not have previously thought of for earning extra money to catch up on bills and begin paying down debt. I am a firm believer that, no matter what state the economy is in, there is always a […]
I Bought a House! (Part 4)- Painting and Deck Rehab
Welcome to episode 4 of the “I Bought a House” odyssey (Read part 1, part 2, and part 3). So far I’ve invested a total of $48,873 for the house plus closing costs, new windows, gutters, and demolition of an outbuilding. Things are coming along pretty smoothly and now it’s time to have the house’s […]
The 20 Best Ways to Use Your Credit Cards Wisely
When you read the title above about using credit cards wisely and then you realize on which site it is you’re reading this, you’ll probably start thinking to yourself , “OK, I guess Doc has finally gone off the deep end.” Because you know if you’ve been frequenting this site for more than a few […]
