Throwback Thursday: The Cost of Buying a Washer/Dryer from Sears Outlet When Six (then Seven) Months Pregnant
It’s very clear that this dryer will not be arriving within the next week, or maybe month, and certainly not without continued time and effort on my part.
Billfold Book Giveaway Winners
I am excited to announce the winners of the first Billfold Book Giveaway!
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to give us your financial questions.
The 58 Most Worthless Coins in My Piggy Bank, Unranked
Coins are valued for their lack of value.
Trapping Grouse for Science and Money
“Amble like a cow!” Brian the PhD candidate called from across the ridge.
Tuesday Newsday
It’s time to catch up on all the news that happened over the long weekend!
Billfold Recommends: Frugal and the Beast
The Billfold’s first-ever book, Frugal and the Beast and Other Financial Fairy Tales, is officially released!
Figuring Out My ACA Health Insurance: More Thoughts on SEP IRAs and Subsidies
I did my Open Enrollment! Get yours done before Dec. 15!
When Laziness Beats Frugality: Signing up for a Meal Box
If the alternative is several take-out, fast-food, and sit-down meals, then is absolutely a less-expensive and healthier way to go.
Thoughts on (Almost) a Full Month of YNAB
I’m just about finished with my first month of YNAB, and I love it.
Monday Check-In
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to check in on our weekend spending.
Why I’ve Become a “Now Person”
Make all your resolutions immediate. Maybe you just want to resolve to make more coffee at home. Make coffee now.
Less for Your Money
Am I the only one noticing that many food items are shrinking their portions while raising the price?
Thanksgiving Weekend Estimate
The Billfold won’t be running posts on Thanksgiving, but we will have a special Black Friday Chat!
Question Wednesday
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to give thanks for all the financial questions and answers you’ve shared over the past year.
On the Benefits of Escaping Family and Going to Europe for Thanksgiving
Last Thanksgiving I took a secret trip to London and Paris.
How I Learned to Give Back — And What It Taught Me
An interesting and unexpected thing happened once I decided to be more generous with the rest of the world — I became more generous with myself.
Billfold Recommends: Zep Commercial Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
A lot of us will be doing some heavy-duty eating over the next few days, which means we’re also going to be doing some heavy-duty pooping.
The One With the Worst Pie Ever
The cost of making Rachel’s traditional English Shepherd’s Trifle, just in case you wanted to.
Get Behind Me, Thanksgiving
With each passing year, Thanksgiving has become a battlefield of anxiety and espionage.
It’s Billfold Book Giveaway Time!
I believe I legally have to call this a “sweepstakes.”
In Praise of Pumpkinmas
What’s Pumpkinmas, you ask? Pumpkinmas is a pumpkin-themed autumnal gathering. A celebration in which all invitees bring a pumpkin or a pumpkin-themed dish.