Have you ever seen the photograph collection, Humans of New York? Photographer Brandon has a blog and a Facebook page and is coming out with a book. His photos are wonderful and there's usually a thought-provoking caption, from his interview with the subject of each photo. One of the best parts of HONY is the … Continue reading Gone fishing
Author: Caitlin
Caitlin writes and coaches about trauma recovery, relationships, motivation and confidence, self-love, queer identity, and social justice. They are the author of The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation. Find their work at caitlinlizfisher.com
Total Money Makeover, Week 3
Financial Peace University begins on Monday! My workbook for FPU has a space for me to write down my motivation. Why do I want to become debt free? What will I get to do when I am debt free? What will keep me motivated to become debt free? My primary motivation, and the thing that … Continue reading Total Money Makeover, Week 3
Minimalist Weight Loss Program
I didn't even know it was happening, but a couple years ago, I was steadily and sneakily gaining weight. At doctor's appointments, I was used to saying "Start it at 250," but one day they had to move that big metal counterweight over to the next slot on the scale. Ka-CHUNK. Over 300. I was … Continue reading Minimalist Weight Loss Program
Total Money Makeover, Week 2
Once upon a time, I used to have nothing. After my parents divorced, my sister and I were largely raised by a single mom. Some parts of living just became the new normal, like having "rich weeks" (the weeks after payday) and "poor weeks" (the weeks without paydays). We were able to order a pizza … Continue reading Total Money Makeover, Week 2
Today is a gift
My friend recently shared this on Facebook (I know, I have a Facebook problem): Every single day is a gift. It's a brand new day, a day to start over and count your blessings and do the things that mean the most to you. Yesterday and all the days before that are over. You can't … Continue reading Today is a gift
Total Money Makeover, Week 1
My Financial Peace University course doesn't begin until September 16th, but I have already gotten started with my Total Money Makeover. I opened up my kit to find some great goodies! Welcome packet including a pencil, sharpener, eraser, stickers, two tickets to give to friends or family to attend a free FPU class to try … Continue reading Total Money Makeover, Week 1
Dreams and plans
Two things - 1. I will be going back to a twice-per-week update schedule! Since I will be writing so much about my debt free budget plans, I'm not going to bore you with ONLY my finances to read about once a week. So I'll be going back to a twice weekly posting, once about … Continue reading Dreams and plans
Ditching my debt
I'm ditching my debt. I signed up for a debt management course called Financial Peace University. I realize the irony in spending a hundred dollars to be told how to get out of debt, but I have a personal guarantee from a friend who recommended the program that it would be the best hundred I … Continue reading Ditching my debt
Ditch it: Teflon
Just in case you didn't know, teflon is bad news. It's been bad news for a long time, but the booming industry is taking its time making cooking ware safer. In a 2006 article, it was announced that manufacturers had to remove "a harmful chemical" from the goods. "Although the chemical would still be used … Continue reading Ditch it: Teflon
Wealth and riches
I occasionally lament my Master's degree, since I went into massive debt to get it and then promptly left my field of study. What I do value from my graduate education is a handful of friends. There are people in my life who wouldn't be there if it wasn't for graduate school, and I am … Continue reading Wealth and riches
Born Again Minimalist 