does saving make us miserable

Does Saving Lead to a Less Enjoyable Life?

My husband recently told one of his co-workers that we are paying off our home by paying an extra $400 toward our monthly mortgage. His friend, who is about eight or nine years older than the two of us, said that for $400 a month, he could fly to California once a month to hang … Read more

When I think of money I think of…

I asked a few friends to complete this sentence for me recently. They listed all sorts of people like Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey. They mentioned movie stars and pop stars and rich real estate moguls like Donald Trump. But when I complete the sentence myself the first person to pop into my mind is … Read more

Spent $204.99 at the drop of a hat

So after physical therapy today, which costs me $135 a visit, I decided to go to the mall to return something I bought for my husband. But somehow I ended up spending $69.99 on jeans, DVDs, and lunch. This is why I don’t go to the mall. I had been dreading returning the item I … Read more