May 2010

I’m Going on a Blog Sabbatical

On May 14th, I decided to start a 3-month sabbatical from the blog, in the hopes of “catching up” on life and pursuing other goals. Here is the outline of what I had planned.

How Can I Make It as a Single Parent?

A reader is freaking out about her finances with a baby on the way. As a single parent, how can we help her understand her options when it comes to earning income and spending wisely?

Baby Expense Report: Month 4

Checking in with the fourth month of baby expenses, which had some surprising results. I also go through some of the ways we’ve kept costs down over the last 4 months.

Attacking Your Power Bill

Discussing an infographic by the Energy Authority on ways to lower your electric bill. Includes percentages used by major components in your home and specific tips.

Buying a Car from Hertz Car Sales

Reviewing our experience with Hertz Rent2Buy, including the entire process and what we liked and did not like about it. Includes tips for getting the most out of the test drive.