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The Umbrella Treasury: July 2013
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Goals are dreams with deadlines" - Diana Scharf. Thursday, July 25, 2013. Sacrificing a Hobby to Save Money. Image credit: rocket400 / 123RF Stock Photo. One of the things I love most about Mr. W is that he has a variety of talents and hobbies. When he was twelve, he helped his father build a two-story addition on their house. While he can wield a hammer, he’s also a whiz in the kitchen and can whip up a three-course meal in no time. You get the idea. All in all, he’s a pretty well-rounded guy. For the n...
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The Umbrella Treasury: May 2013
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Goals are dreams with deadlines" - Diana Scharf. Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Festive, Frugal, No-Fuss Party. One of the reasons that Mr. W and I love our community is its proximity to his family. His parents live less than a mile away and we see them on a weekly basis. The majority of his extended family lives within a twenty-mile radius, and we see them at least once a month. Having family so close makes it a breeze to celebrate special occasions together. Would we have enough food? How We Made It Festive:.
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The Umbrella Treasury: Why Is Raising Children So Expensive? What Did My Parents Do Differently?
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Goals are dreams with deadlines" - Diana Scharf. Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Why Is Raising Children So Expensive? What Did My Parents Do Differently? Image credit: cepn / 123RF Stock Photo. Occasionally, Mr. W. and I discuss starting a family. There is no question that we both want to be parents, eventually. We recognize that there is no “perfect” time to start a family, and now may be as good a time as any. We’re in our late twenties, and several of our acquaintances have started to have children. Even th...
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The Umbrella Treasury: About
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Goals are dreams with deadlines" - Diana Scharf. I'm JW., the self-proclaimed "woman with a plan.". Welcome to this blog about my personal finances and past-times. I’m a twenty-something newlywed and young professional living outside of New York City. That's me with my husband, Mr. W. I'm the one with the snazzy shoes. I’ve always had a hands-on approach to how I handle my finances: I enjoying thinking about how to save money, how to spend it, and how to prepare for the future. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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The Umbrella Treasury: June 2013
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Goals are dreams with deadlines" - Diana Scharf. Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Financial Peer Pressure: Keeping up with the Collegiate Joneses. I like to think that Mr. W and I do our best to resist consumerist trends and behaviors. For instance, we don’t own an iPad or an e-reader. I only have a smartphone because it is provided by my employer. My car is 11 years old and I bought it used. Mr W’s car has an unsightly dent that he hasn’t fixed because the damage is purely cosmetic. However, trends on the East C...
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The Umbrella Treasury: Personal Finance
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Goals are dreams with deadlines" - Diana Scharf. This page will be updated as the blog develops). Topics in Personal Finance. Budgeting is Like Dieting. Everything I Know About Money I Learned in the Second Grade. What Should You Do After Receiving a Raise? When is it Okay to Change Your Plans? How I Sent Flowers to My Mom.and Made Money in the Process. Why We Still Have a Car Loan. Why Interest Rates Matter. Why We're Waiting to Buy a House. Seven Ways I Plan To Save Money This Summer. Lets Do the Numbe...
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The Umbrella Treasury: Frugal Foods
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Goals are dreams with deadlines" - Diana Scharf. Mr W and I both love to cook, and we'd prefer that it not cost us a fortune. After all, cooking at home should help us. Here are some of my favorite recipes. Be sure to check back occasionally for new additions. Admittedly, not very frugal). We also enjoy food-related outings that are budget friendly. Some of our favorites in the New York area:. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. I love to get mail! Festive, Frugal, No-Fuss Party. 799 &#...
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