Save Money On Groceries- Repurpose Leftovers! I can’t help it, it’s not just about money, I hate wasting! Maybe the fact that I was partly raised by a great aunt who lived thru 2 world wars. She was born in 1900! (she was in her 70s when I was a kid and she was very… Read More Save Money On Groceries- Repurpose Leftovers!
No reports for a few months and BAM! Two within three weeks! What is going on at Money Scrap? Nothing special, just trying to catch up really. And remembering how important it is to keep track of my numbers if I want to reach Financial Freedom. Whatever you goals are in life, money or otherwise,… Read More January 2019 - Income, Expenses & Goals
October was a pretty good month overall, nothing much to report, except like most (all?) of you, my net worth took a little hit! Nothing I am overly concerned about at this point. My portfolio is well diversified so riding the market volatility is easier. On the job front, the company didn’t respond to my… Read More October 2018 - Income, Expenses And Goals
Monday Thru Friday NO SPEND Challenge Is On! Let’s have some fun. Two weeks ago, after adding up my expenses for September, I was shocked surprised to see I spent almost $80 in coffee! It wasn’t just for me and it wasn’t only coffee, but still $80 at a coffee shop! I also had quite… Read More Monday Thru Friday NO SPEND Challenge
Well my optimism regarding the employment lawyer I hired is almost history! I received her first invoice and it was a lot more than I expected! And so far, no progress. Did I also mention she forgot to tell me she was gone on vacation for 3 weeks! I don’t have an issue with her… Read More September 2018 - Income, Expenses And Goals
Would you pay to have your dead body frozen? How about your head? Cryonics anyone? Did you ever hear of cryonics? I came across an article a few months ago and it got me very curious, enough to want to find out more about it. I had never looked into it before. Do people actually… Read More Would You Pay To Have Your Dead Body Frozen? Cryonics Anyone?
Another month, another couple of extra paychecks! I am still negotiating my termination with my company and, in the meantime, I am still employed and getting paid:) My lawyer is costing me a fortune! (I received her first invoice late last week and wait until you see my September expense report, yikes!). But, regardless of… Read More August 2018 - Income, Expenses And Goals
June went by so quickly, I can’t believe half of the year is gone already! On the money front, June was my best dividend month EVER, over $6,000 YTD ! But rental property income was not as good. You can find out why my rental income was lower below, never a dull moment as a… Read More Over $6,000 In Dividend YTD! June 2018 Income, Expenses And Goals
Earn At Least $50 Doing Almost Nothing And Get 2.75% Guaranteed For 6 Months? Is it a joke? No, it’s not! I don’t usually promote products or services, I include the Ebates link on the side because I think it is a great deal no matter what you do, but I don’t promote it (may… Read More Earn At Least $50 Doing Almost Nothing!
Sometimes, we (frugal bloggers) make frugality sound so easy! SPEND LESS, SAVE MORE, BE FRUGAL, such a simple concept! If you can’t afford to buy stuff, then don’t. It’s not rocket science! So why do so many people struggle with it? What If Frugality Is NOT In Your DNA? **News flash** We are not all created… Read More What If Frugality Is Not In Your DNA?