Let’s Throw Some Money at Our Problems: April 2013 Check-In

Let's get straight to it.

Let’s All Throw Some Money at Our Problems: December Check-In

Logan: IMPULSE PAY OFF.

Let’s All Throw Some Money at Our Problems: July Check-In

It's that time of the month again! (I was going to make a lady joke here, but changed my mind.) Last month, we decided that each of us would publicly keep track of one debt, and that we'd check in every month to see how much we've paid off. Let's get to it.

Buying a House, the Play by Play

All the steps to buying a house.

Let’s All Throw Some Money at Our Problems: March 2013 Check-In

It's time to check in on our debt payments and savings goals again.

Let’s All Throw Some Money at Our Problems: November Check-In

Give us your updates below. As always, if you pay off a debt, email me, and I'll mail you a personal note to congratulate you.

Who’s Tired of Scandals?

Wells Fargo discriminated against blacks and hispanics when it came to mortgage lending.

Let’s All Throw Some Money at Our Problems: February 2013 Check-In

It's the end of February 2013 and it's time to check in on how we're doing with our debt and savings.

Let’s All Throw Some Money at Our Problems: October Check-In

Has a month gone by already? It's time to check in with our debt payments.

Reader Mail: Why Don’t You Want to Buy A House?

I'm pretty sure I read in one of your articles or comments that you didn't plan on being a homeowner one day. I was wondering about why that might be. My parents try to be pretty practical when it comes to money and I've heard them say things about how rent is basically throwing away money and its better to have that money go towards a mortgage. Obviously it makes sense to rent while we're young, but I was just curious why someone who is really into spending wisely wouldn't want to own a home. Maybe I'm missing something? — S.S.