Why do you want to get out of debt? "Why?" is the most important question. Do you want to be more generous? Is there a beach that is calling your name? Maybe your debt is the only thing standing in the way of having a pet kangaroo. Maybe not. Maybe it's because you want to save for your kid's college education. Or maybe you just want to be free of the shackles of debt and its litany of misgivings. Without a clearly defined purpose (the "why?"), you are unlikely to achieve financial freedom. Ask … [Read more...]
OP:OP
April 30, 2013 By
Being Debt Free is awesome. Financial freedom does not, however, always make for a compelling story. While I'm no social media expert, I don't think "5 ways to wait while you slowly stockpile cash" is gonna go viral. Not salacious. Not rebellious. Not filled with cat pictures. That's where we've been living though. We've scraped together a fully funded emergency fund of 3-6 months worth of expenses. Woooo (The King doesn't woohoo). Slow and steady. Today, we took our next … [Read more...]
whoopin and whompin student loans
March 1, 2013 By
how do you eliminate the student loan sorceress? there is no magic formula to combat the evil student loan sorceress, one of the Dragon's most loyal and dangerous minions. hers is a much darker magic than any potion you can concoct. fear not. her weakness is the same as the Dragon's. for she cannot withstand an all out clubberin' over a long period of time. while there is no quick fix, here are some thoughts to help you on your quest. PAY IT OFF AS SOON AS YOU CAN if you just uttered … [Read more...]
frugal self high five (fruglife)
December 2, 2012 By
so i thought i invented a new word. fruglife. frug, short for frugal. upon fact check - not a new word. the frug was apparently a dance craze in the 60's. and frug is used (according to the urban dictionary) in the context of frugality except with a miserly connotation. the UD reports another unsavory meaning as well. the king is no miser. anybody that knows the other def probably isn't reading this blog or can have a giggle. so i'm gonna run with fruglife. we bought our first tv. QoF … [Read more...]
Call of Duty: Black Ops – Target Deal (11/13/12 only)
November 10, 2012 By
Buy Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified Limited Edition Bundle for PlayStation Vita, Get a $50 Target Gift Card (Quantities Limited)This deal appears to only be available on 11/13/12 and for a limited quantity at that. this post contains affiliate links. see my disclosure page for details. … [Read more...]
Free Shipping on Top Toys at Target
November 9, 2012 By
Free Shipping on the Top 20 Toys at Target.Princess Youngest so wants a Furby. Probably ain't happening. Adorable, but doubtful. But, if someone in your family is gonna get a Furby anyway or any of the other 19 toys listed, you can click out here for free shipping on this, the Leap Pad 2, and several other toys that confirm my cultural ignorance.this post contains affiliate links. see my disclosure page for details. … [Read more...]
40 X 40 help request
September 10, 2012 By
previously on King of Free, the King set some arbitrary but awesome goals to accomplish before he turns 40. Read said goals to make sense of this post.1. don't run for public office2. eat at a restaurant (maybe)3. take a picture in front of the Sallie Mae building/sign in indianapolis4. debt free but the mortgage5. learn to type6. learn to swim7. get a pool table8. write a book9. keynote10. keynote for money11. be in a position where we reasonably contemplate baby … [Read more...]
my restaurant bender
July 17, 2012 By
the KoF's new found restaurant freedom has led to a tour de munch. after 2.5 years without a restaurant, food tastes different than i remember. places i used to crave or would choose in the food game are undesirable. one of the things i've learned is that i don't have to eat at restaurants. true story. so if am gonna eat at a restaurant, it best be good. crazy good. otherwise the king ain't goin' back. there were 64 (62) restaurants in the bracket, so i don't have much time to waste on sub … [Read more...]
3 Sisters is . . .
July 7, 2012 By
awesome. gracious. fun. and most importantly, delicious. i don't write restaurant reviews. that's not my thing. words like nestled and pallet aren't in my ordinary vernacular. so this isn't a restaurant review. please be reminded: the king spent 2.5 years not eating at restaurants - he's hardly an expert. 3 Sisters Cafe has been on diners drive-ins and dives (apparently a show on this cable tv that all the kids are talking about) where their corn cakes were featured. needless to say, i went … [Read more...]
This Ends Today
July 6, 2012 By
3 Sisters Cafe today 7-6-12 at 3:00 p.m.ish 2 years. 6 months. 5 days. 15 hours. the streak ends. … [Read more...]
