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And the Winner Is…

Mike — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:07:13 +0000

The quality of the book reviews we received as part of our first gift card give away were astounding, terrific, mind-blowing even! I didn’t know what to expect or what quality to expect, but I was seriously impressed. Everyone … Read the rest

Last Day for $50 Book Reviews!

Mike — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:19:15 +0000

It’s been a month of great reader submitted personal finance book reviews! Today is the last day for entries. Tomorrow I’ll be asking the judges to go through the list and let me know their favorites. So submit your … Read the rest

Cash Flow Forecast Software Update

Mike — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:38:28 +0000

I generally spend some time every day programming the home cash flow forecasting tool that I’m creating. So far I’ve got basic forecasting working. You enter your starting balance and you enter all of your known transactions and the forecast … Read the rest

Savings Goal Spreadsheet

Mike — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:06:57 +0000

For what it’s worth, I’ve created a small spreadsheet for tracking savings goals. If you type in your savings info and the goals you’re trying to hit, it will tell you if you’re on track or behind. This is … Read the rest

Why Cash Flow Forecasting?

Mike — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:53:18 +0000

You may have found yourself wondering why I’m so pumped up about cash flow forecasting. Good. I’m glad you’re wondering. It will make this explanation less random.

Back in the day, I used Quicken to track my finances. I would … Read the rest

$50 Dollar Gift Card Give Away – Closing SOON!

Mike — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:28:53 +0000

In 12 days, February 26, we will be closing our gift card give away and opening it to our judges to decide who wins. You can enter just by visiting that post and entering a book review of your favorite … Read the rest

Smarter Budgeting – Coming SOON!

Mike — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:42:56 +0000

I recently told you about the money management software I’m creating.

Well, I’ve decided that the application will live here, on Oh Crap, I’m Broke! What better platform than the site where you come for advice on budgeting, money … Read the rest

Better Budgeting Through Cash Flow Forecasting/Projection

Mike — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:30:25 +0000

One thing that I can’t stand about budget software is the categories. They import your transactions and try to automatically categorize all of your transactions. And it doesn’t work! There are too many categories, too many transactions and it’s just … Read the rest

Which Budget Method do You Use?

Mike — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:01:44 +0000

I’m very curious what method of budgeting you use. Please let me know by answering this poll and even expanding upon your answer in the comment section. You can select as many answers as you please.

Edit: The reason … Read the rest

Chances Are in Your Favor!

Mike — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:24:01 +0000

Day 1 is coming to a close on our $50 give away. 2 people have signed up so far. What’s that mean for you? Not so much competition! Although, they are quality submissions, so you’d better have your game … Read the rest