http://priceplus.savingadvice.com One persons fight for financial security! info@savingadvice.com Paul en-us http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/11/06/its-been-so-long_54885/ Well, DD is off to college and seems to be doing well after some initial homesickness.<br /> <br /> We have no major debt right now but my dear wife seems to want to change that! LOL!!!!<br /> <br /> I have not posted here in quite a while. I still try to have as many "No Spend" days as possible. Still... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:29 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/05/08/what-else-is-new_50884/ Ignition went on the car and had to be replaced and it was discovered that the exhaust systemm is going kaput. <br /> <br /> The car is 11 years old and I have to start thinking about another new car. I am still thinking about getting it fixed and keeping it as daughters knock about car when... Fri, 08 May 2009 20:54:12 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/03/12/keeping-the-faith_49322/ I recieved an e-mail telling me Flash had posted to my blog. I had forgotten that I have friends here who are very supportive of my efforts. <br /> <br /> Things may be tough at present but folks have to believe that things will get better. We can succeed. We can do well. The motto must be "CAN... Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:14:46 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/03/04/when-does-the-pain-stop_49032/ Well, work is getting really hard to come by. My investments are down a goodly amount. The weather is the pits and the money situation is tighter than ever. What can you do? It is what it is? <br /> <br /> Don't have much time to sit in front of a computer these days! Sigh. It will be better... Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:33:52 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/01/28/i-hate-snow_47881/ It is snowing again and my shovel broke. I came home early to shovel and I am hating this weather. 25 dollars for a new shovel!<br /> <br /> I can't wait for spring! I can't wait for the warm weather! Sigh!<img src="http://www.savingadvice.com/forums/images/smilies/others/sad.gif" alt="Sad" /> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:46:49 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/01/26/more-car-expenses_47824/ Took the 98 Sienna in for simple repairs. It never turns out that way. It needs two front tires and the right steering linkage needs to be repaired. All this in addition to the back door handle breaking.<br /> <br /> The bill to do all this will be 875 if we decide to do this. It just never... Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:12:39 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/01/22/no-spendkeeping-things-tight_47690/ Another day where I spent no money. Found some change cleaning out drawers and coats. In the notions jar it goes.<br /> <br /> We still have not taken my wife's van in to get the back door handle fixed. We'll put it off as long as we can.<br /> <br /> My friend who was in serious financial trouble is... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:42:14 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/01/20/van-back-door-handle-breaks_47591/ We use our 10 year old Toyota Sienna a lot. It is getting long in the tooth but I figure getting a few problems like the back hatch handle fixed is cheaper than new car payments.<br /> <br /> We have to start getting a bit more money together for a new car. My car is 8 years old and I am shooting... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:57:18 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/01/18/almost-4-year-old-blog_47526/ Wow! I have been here a while! I have not gotten to the place I need to be yet but it sure ain't from lack of trying!<br /> <br /> Another no spend day for me. I have to keep it up. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:51:12 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2009/01/17/checking-in_47478/ Money is slow coming in. We just lost my wife's medical insurance a couple of months ago and are now paying 1500 a month for it. <br /> <br /> We did not exchange gifts at Christmas. We are clipping coupons, cutting back where we can, and remaining hopeful for the future to be better.<br /> <br /> I try... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:27:04 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2008/10/09/nothing-to-fear-but-fear-itself_43959/ The proverbial sky is falling. Several thousands of dollars in my investments value have disappeared. Credit is harder to come by. 31 States will soon be unable to meet their financial obligations.<br /> <br /> Cash is now king. We may be headed, some say, towards deflation.<br /> <br /> Here is my take... Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:08:12 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2008/09/18/investments-downdowndown_43314/ Well I am an automatic long term investor who has watched several thousand dollars in value just evaporate.<br /> <br /> I suppose I could panic and get upset but what would be the point. I will continue to invest on a regular basis and thus buy shares of Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Stocks at a... Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:10:37 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2008/09/03/it-never-stops_42883/ 567 dollars to fix car and 253 for computer and school supplies. Arrgghhhh!<br /> <br /> We have cut back on soda and junk. We have continued to clip coupons and comparison shop and stock up when there are sales.<br /> <br /> I am trying to be a minimalist and not purchase anything. It is amazing that... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:59:28 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2008/08/15/knute-commanding-the-tide_42218/ I feel like Knute commanding the tide back. More unexpected bills coming in. Work is slowing down and oddjobs are getting harder to find so as to make extra money.<br /> <br /> My wife is stillgoing through her occassional spending spree. I used to get upset but now I have built this in as a... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:53:06 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2008/07/25/still-chugginghead-above-water_41487/ I am still out of debt and I am saving every penny that I possibly can. It just seems that no matter how much I save or scrimp or work I never get too far ahead in the finances.<br /> <br /> It feels that I am carrying a weight on my shoulders. Work is slowing down and boy are prices going up!... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:02:30 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2007/12/11/helping-a-friend_32775/ A friend of mine who is in poor health has no money coming in due to certain terrible circumstances.Although we are not rich the wife and I felt we had to help.<br /> <br /> We sent 2000 dollars whch is a chunk of change for us. The good Lord blessed us with the ability to help and so we did.... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:13:45 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2007/11/07/do-it-yourself-and-save-and-other-though_31847/ My heart monitor that I use when when running and my digial watch needed new batteries. I went out and found them at a good price in the local grocery store and replaced them myself. I saved a couple of bucks there.<br /> <br /> I am keeping car usage to a minimum as the price of gas is starting... Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:58:55 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2007/11/02/another-beast-of-a-day_31710/ My wife had surgery on her laeg a few days ago. She has been bed ridden and I am trying to help out as much as possible.<br /> <br /> I think though that I am driving my wife insane with the way I do things around the house that she usually does. Oh well!<br /> <br /> I had to run her over to the Docs... Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:49:49 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2007/11/01/emergency-fund-took-a-hit_31658/ Catalytic converter went on my car and my wife had engine troubles with hers. All told the cost was over 4200 dollars for everything that needed to be done.<br /> <br /> Wife ran up some bills but I will not be payin ghtem nor will I get upset by them. Our finances are now seperate and we split... Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:20:47 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul) http://priceplus.savingadvice.com/2007/07/28/still-debt-free_28707/ I am still debt free. I have had some good fortune and now I don't have to worry about retirement so much. I was left a sizeable amount of money. So along with the house and our current savings plan the wife and I are set.<br /> <br /> The house is free and clear as are our cars at the present... Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:19:50 PST artnoless@yahoo.com (Paul)