Budget | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance

I’ve taken this approach, I don’t evaluate my ideas too much, but just dive in. That eradicates the possibility that I’ll avoid new activities because I’m scared. I assume that I’m talented and smart enough to achieve my goals.

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THE TURNED ON BUDGET

Written on May 27, 2011 by Barb in budget, guest post

GUEST POST; by, Rob Bennett, creator of a stock cycles calculator called “The Returns-Sequence Reality Checker.” His bio is here. Most People Hate Budgets I love mine. I believe that that’s what makes me an effective saver. Have you ever tried to lose weight? I have found that forcing myself to avoid certain foods doesn’t work. What does work is…

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How Often Do You Monitor Your Expenses?

Written on April 20, 2011 by Barb in budget, saving, spending

Not one to shy away from a challenge, I am going to share a bit about how I can get away without monitoring my spending daily or even weekly. And before I go any further, this is a, “Do as I say, not as I do,” article.

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FESTIVAL OF FRUGALITY-265-Get Stuff on the Cheap & Help the Earth

Written on February 1, 2011 by Barb in budget, carnival, credit, investing, saving, spending

These articles range from saving money eating out, travel, doing your taxes, using (or not) your car, your bank, and many other topics. Learn something new and tell your friends about all the great money saving resources here.

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Why I Have No Budget This Year

Written on November 21, 2010 by Barb in budget, competition, life, values

Another tenet of mine is to live in accord with your values. That means spend your most precious resource, time, in the way that affords you the most pleasure and reward possible.

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TEN STEPS YOU MUST TAKE BEFORE BEGINNING AN INVESTING PROGRAM

Written on October 11, 2010 by Barb in automatic saving, budget, debt, goal setting, investing, Yakezie

Investing is not a game, but an important activity to facilitate the accumulation of wealth. In the short run, investing is also an activity which can facilitate losing wealth.

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How to Design a Budget with Room for the Fun Stuff

Written on September 2, 2010 by Barb in budget, leisure, life, spending

Back in the olden days, you could have a terrific week-end for 2, complete with buffets, souvenirs, a couple of blackjack hands at the $1.00 table, and souvenirs for under $250.00.

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