$1 Million By the Time I’m Ready to Retire?

My job officially ended with my former company in November of last year. In early December I received my last paycheck and on the last day of 2011 I received my severance payout. As each of these events transpire I feel the book officially closing on my previous employment. I believe yesterday marked the final … Read more

Step 4: Consider the Impact to Future Earnings

In my quest to stay home with my son I’ve discussed eliminating unnecessary expenses, adding up expenses and the cost of insurance. The next point of focus is the effect of my choice on future earnings and retirement. If I step out of the workforce for a couple of years my future salary will likely … Read more

Contemplating the Stay At Home Option

As time passes I am more and more thankful and grateful for the opportunity to spend each and every day with my newborn son. If it had not been for the large layoffs at my former company I would be expected to return to work this week. Thankfully the fates aligned and rather than returning … Read more

Taking It to the CEO

I’m not typically one to be quiet. If you ruffle my feathers I’ll probably let you know about it. If you don’t solve my problem I’ll probably find someone above you who will. That’s just the way things go in my world. Why stand back and let the world whip you around when you can … Read more

I’m Sorry. I Don’t Have Your Severance Check.

The first thing you realize after getting laid off is that a lot of bills come due. If you don’t have other insurance COBRA comes calling. If you want to convert your life insurance policy MetLife gives you a ring. The good news is that all of these places are willing to extend benefits to … Read more

My Final Paycheck Arrived

When the kind gentleman with the UPS uniform knocked on my door I immediately knew it was a package from my employer. I didn’t even need to look at the outside label to make that determination, somehow in my heart I just knew that’s who it was from. As he handed over the envelope I … Read more

After Twelve Years My Job Quietly Came to an End

October marks the fewest posts in a month for One Frugal Girl since 2007. I just haven’t been able to find the time to focus on blogging with a newborn in the house. I hope to put the baby on a schedule at some point, but for the time being I’ve allowed him to dictate … Read more

Free Money in my FSA Account

I found another silver lining in my company’s decision to lay me off. I’ll actually get a few hundred free dollars from my FSA account. My FSA account is pre-funded so I am able to spend the entire amount at any point in time throughout the year. I have roughly $1,000 remaining in my account, … Read more

Life Decisions: Change of Career?

As I mentioned in my last post I’ve received a couple of job offers since I found out about my layoff and now the question of the day is whether or not to take them. I’m conflicted on a number of different levels. On one hand, although I enjoy the challenges of software development I … Read more