Archive for the ‘Roundups’ Category

Friday Fiscals: Flush valve edition

Friday, March 5th, 2010

We're in our new home (albeit with boxes and such).  Tonight I started tackling one of the toilets in an attempt to replace a shot flush valve.  It won for tonight until I can get a bigger wrench. Squawkfox explains how to make a budget in an "unboring" way. Wise Bread reveals ...

Friday Fiscals: Late-night edition

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Had to catch up a bit at work after running around Thursday to close on our new house. So it's Saturday morning Fiscals, but here are great links nonetheless ;) A Gai Shan Life has an elaborate post on pets and preparedness. The Millionaire Nurse discusses life insurance needs. Sweating the Big Stuff talks ...

Friday Fiscals: Blizzard Edition

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

We're in one of the areas that's getting pummeled with snow this weekend.  Thankfully we still have power, and even Internet access.  Please be safe if you're in the mess with us. Here are some links of interest from the past week: The Frugal Lawyer scored a TV interview on spending addiction.  ...

Friday Fiscals: Washer and dryer edition

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Today we followed a lead on Craigslist to buy a two-year-old clothes washer and dryer set for a new house.  The price was about half of what a new set would cost, so we're pleased.  We didn't have a whole lot of time to get a set so we're glad ...