Frugal Freedom

Last Thursday, it rained.  I was worried that the rain would affect my car starting, but it didn't, until Friday.  I can't be sure i...

Continuing the car saga, I didn't hear back from the mechanic on Friday, which was odd, so I called on Saturday morning.  He told me th...

 After work yesterday, I trotted out to my car, turned the key, and it didn't start.  Oh great.  I've been worried about this ever ...

I made it to my 3 day weekend!  I am so happy.  Every week seems to start out with potential and then something bad happens.  This week'...

As you know, I still have 2 vehicles.  Not selling the truck turned out to be a good decision because it has been very useful with the mobil...

The week is over and I am ready for a nice relaxing weekend.  But, wait!  Tomorrow at 9 I scheduled my furnace to be shut down and my evapor...

February is turning out to be a very expensive month.  I decided that I would pay the $1,000 that I owe in taxes with the interest that I ma...

The good news is:  I figured out what is wrong with my car.  The bad news is:  I have to take it to the mechanic AGAIN.  Let's recap.  T...

I'm beginning to wonder if Petey the PT Cruiser doesn't like me.  After over-heating on Thanksgiving, and leaving the car with my mo...

Today was the day.  The Motor Vehicles Department, a.k.a. MVD, is only open M-F 8-5pm.  I bought a temporary registration online which was g...

I have a plan in my head.  Pay off the mortgage, fix up my property so I can live out there, sell my house, quit my job and find something p...