My DH isn’t really involved in our day to day finances. He has no idea what our grocery “budget” is, or what we pay for car insurance. He knows we have a mortgage, but probably couldn’t tell you the amount. He knows it’s with Bank of America, but wouldn’t be able to pay the mortgage. [...]
managing joint finances
October 27th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Personal Finance, budgeting, marriage
Tags: budgeting·Finances·marriage
To sell or hold?
July 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments · Investing, Personal Finance
Today DH’s ESPP bought his company stock at a 15% discount. It happens every three months. It’s been a good savings vehicle for us for tuition, home repairs, etc. We save 10% of our salary and get about a 10% return when we sell the stock immediately. However, it does take a few days to [...]
Tags: ESPP·Finances·Investing·Stock
Guests Costs
June 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Spending, budgeting
Sigh, my FIL is coming this weekend. Fortunately it’s only one week. Problem? I so have to clean the house!!! What am I doing sitting here writing on my blog? I’m stupid.
Then I find out about 5 minutes ago DH’s best friend (FK) is coming to live with us July 12th. Right-o. Guess I really [...]
