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Lifestyle of a Divorced Single Mom · 1Y ago

Update

I wanted to note that I updated my Bucket List.  I quit smoking!  Which is a huge deal, because I started smoking at 12, and I quit when I was 39.  27 years.  That is so gross! I am now depositing $220 a month in my savings account – the approximate amount I was spending [...]
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Lifestyle of a Divorced Single Mom · 1Y ago

A New Plan for 2011

Last year, I had my quirky little mantra a better Jen in 2010.  It didn’t work out.  At all.  In fact, I am further in debt than I was then.  Sigh. This year, I’m making a different plan.  I will be 40 in March.  And I’m pretty fed up with pissing my life away.  My ex [...]
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Lifestyle of a Divorced Single Mom · 1Y ago

And 1 day later…

I told her to leave my home.  Sigh.
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Lifestyle of a Divorced Single Mom · 2Y ago

Credit Card Companies Using Profiling Techniques?

With the CARD Act of 2009, credit card companies are afraid of losing profits because they can no longer rely on the dirty tricks they have practiced for years.  Highlights of this reform include: Banning Unfair Rate Increases Preventing Unfair Fee Traps Plain Sight /Plain Language Disclosures Accou
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Lifestyle of a Divorced Single Mom · 2Y ago

I am a permanent employee!

Just two months shy of temping two years, I finally have a permanent job.  With benefits.  Paid holidays.  Paid time off.  401 (k).  Healthcare flexible spending account.  Dependant care flexible spending account. I won’t need the medical, dental or vision because the kids and I are covered under HU
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Lifestyle of a Divorced Single Mom · 2Y ago

A Better Jen in 2010

Like my new mantra?  I thinks it’s corny, quirky, and cute! It’s time to start thinking about those New Year’s Resolutions.  Instead of listing the same things I want to change (but don’t) year after year, I’ve decided to tackle my finances.  But I’m going to try a different approach. I read a post
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