NBNW: Back in Action

Well, I’m back.  Let the games begin!
One thing that I’m going to avoid this time is posting every day.  Sure, that is nice for people that blog full-time, but I have a full-time job and this is more of a progress indicator.  So, for now, I’m going to work on posting at least three times [...]

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This post was written by broke on April 17, 2009 Comments (0)

Where have I been?

Well, that is a long story.  However, I’m glad to announce that I’ll be back in action on Monday.
Sorry for such a long layoff, but I’ve been trying to make some big career and financial decisions, which have been occupying whatever little free time I have.  I’ll work on writing some fresh content this weekend [...]

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This post was written by broke on March 6, 2009 Comments (0)

American Express Blue Cash Update (2.6.09)

I’ve almost hit my $6500 limit for BlueCash, which means the rewards should start kicking in pretty soon.  Unlike years past, I’m not trying to spend every dime on my Blue Card.  Nah, it’s not worth racking up the debt.  I’m switching to a more cash based system.  However, I still plan on charging all [...]

Posted Under: Credit Cards, Updates
This post was written by broke on February 6, 2009 Comments (0)

Progress Report: How Am I Doing With My Goals?

When I started this blog, I set forth a few goals that I would try and accomplish in 2009.  Just in case you forgot, here are my goals (so far):

The Emergency Fund Part Deux (Goal #1)
Max Out Thy 401(k) (Goal #2)
Reduce My Credit Card Debt by 10% (Goal #3)
Gut Check Spending (Goal #4)

Well, as far [...]

Posted Under: Financial Goals 2009, Updates
This post was written by broke on February 3, 2009 Comments (0)

Update: Gut Check Spending

Well, I must say that I’m doing better with my Gut Check spending, but I’m still not 100% there yet.  I am trying, but just like in the beginning of any fitness/diet plan, you’ll have your failures.  It’s just a matter of getting back on your feet, brushing yourself off, and getting right back at [...]

Posted Under: Financial Goals 2009, Shopping and Deals, Updates
This post was written by broke on January 29, 2009 Comments (0)

Twitter Update

One thing that “Tweet”-ing about my spending has done is made me incredibly self-conscious about what I’m spending.  I think this is a GREAT thing.  I haven’t repeated ordinary or habitual purchases, but anything out of the ordinary really kicks me in the shins or reminds me of the whole “Gut Check Spending” post.  If [...]

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This post was written by broke on January 28, 2009 Comments (0)