Tag Archives: credit

Knuckle-Down Time

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

Yes, that’s a fistful of dollars – but please note that they are all singles! The plumber has returned and resolved the issue of the leaky new kitchen sink.  The fence installation begins next week (yay!).  The expensive major household … Continue reading →

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Paid In Full

Posted on September 30, 2017 by

It feels good to pay off that mortgage, doesn’t it? I loved receiving that “paid in full” letter when I sold my previous home, and I loved seeing that 0 balance in my on-line mortgage account statement. But I was … Continue reading →

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Teddy’s Rosalie’s New Home

Posted on September 14, 2015 by

I should know better. Never, ever walk into a large furniture store to “just look around and see what they have.” Remember the new bedroom furniture – no interest for two years? (If not, read that story here – hint, … Continue reading →

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Tip-Toeing Back Into the Financial World

Posted on July 30, 2015 by

It was nearly a year ago that I wrote my post, “Arising From the Ashes of Credit Card Debt.” Sure, within a couple of years of declaring bankruptcy, I was able to get a furniture loan and a car loan, but … Continue reading →

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