Another article of note

If you know me, and maybe you do, and maybe you don't, you know I love to balance a budget.
Any kind of budget. I will tackle it with glee. I am not a math geek, and I hate algebra, but give me a shopping list and a spending limit and I will go 'HALLEJUHAH! "

I guess it stems from growing up with mom who had to learn to stretch her budget for four kids. When you grow without or almost without, you learn the comforting presence of a paid bill is almost better than sex. (ALMOST now don't go overboard!)

I'm also a Taurus, which means I love all types of beautiful things. Beautiful things to wear, beautiful things to look at, (beautiful things to EAT!). So, I know, to get what I want, I need to juggle alot. Especially on a tight budget and two kids. At this juncture in my life, I'm still young, but I've accumalated small things that mean alot. A nice kitchen table, nice curtains, nice furniture (that needs to be cleaned) and a nice car. Ok, their not tricked out, or uber-expensive. Actually alot came from close-out stores and dollar general's, but they are visually appealing to me. I still have alot to go before my house doesn't look so hodge-podge, but what is there, I know I bought it, and it's mine free and clear.

So, anyways, onto my point. Here's a good article about the urban myths of finance. Something every budget-juggling mom should know!

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/ConsumerActionGuide/10FinancialUrbanLegends.aspx