Category Archives: Money

Thriftygal’s thoughts on….money.

I wish I could think of a synonym for money that started with “th.”

The basics.

Another habit draining your net worth – Pets

By | February 26, 2024

I didn’t write about pets in my book for habits draining your net worth, but I should have. Boyfriend has a cat named Curtis. He’s fabulous and cuddly and appreciative and also kind of a jerk. I love him, but he’s a massive expense and doesn’t bring in any income. Curtis is an indoor/outdoor fella.… Read More »

Do you want to die with money?

By | October 13, 2023

Have you read Die With Zero: Getting all you can from your money and your life by Bill Perkins? “When I say the words ‘die with zero,’ most people’s immediate reaction is fear.” Ha! When I told my sister I was reading this book, her initial reaction was fear, indeed, but I’m intrigued. The author… Read More »

Updating my chart – 2022

By | January 19, 2023

Hello friends, Another year passes and more stuff happens. I hope good stuff for you. Let’s take a peek at the market, shall we? Oh, it’s not good. Oh, I’m down lots and lots of dollars. Dear. … Oh well. What can you do? *Shrugs* But if you’re asking for ideas for what you can… Read More »

Spending money

By | February 16, 2021

Every few months or so, I make a wants list. It’s exactly what it sounds like. I make a list of anything I could possibly want to buy. I ask myself if this object will bring me joy, if it’s beautiful or useful, if it harms anyone else if I buy it, if it harms… Read More »