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Interesting idea. Wonder if no debt reminder stickers really deter spending: readyforzero.com/stickers via @readyforzero 12:35 PM May 25th via Tweet Button
Ridiculous security line at SFO. Need coffee. 6:11 AM May 10th via Twitter for iPhone
@drinkspotter yes. 9:42 AM Apr 12th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to drinkspotter
Who wouldn't want a 28 cent cup of coffee when it tastes like Starbucks but is a far more reasonable price? foodrepublic.com/2012/03/20/nyc… 12:46 PM Mar 21st via web
@robinmarty Maybe you front-load spending in those red months to make it easier to hit green next month? Maybe limits are too low? 11:28 AM Mar 15th via web in reply to robinmarty
I suffer from the "what the hell effect," not for money so much, but for Girl Scout cookies and TV series on Netflix. oregonlive.com/finance/index.… 11:22 AM Mar 15th via web
If you think holidays are tough on a budget, trying being a parent signing up for summer camps in March. #installmentplanplease 11:17 AM Mar 15th via web
@JenPioneerPress @milapipress I don't think I have any teacher friends who are happy. Isn't that sad? 9:22 AM Mar 7th via web in reply to JenPioneerPress
Watching how financial institutions and money pubs will use Pinterest: Here's @learnvest: pinterest.com/learnvest/ Any other good examples? 9:21 AM Mar 7th via web
DailyWorth RT @bankrate: Households with incomes of $100K or more are twice as likely to coupon as those who earn less than $35K. dld.bz/aY23h 9:36 AM Mar 6th via HootSuite Retweeted by Kara_McGuire and 3 others
For the record, I am a good girl and will not spend my retirement savings. But it is strange to have the rollover check in hand. 11:45 AM Mar 5th via web
@ronlieber Not that I've ever wanted a luxury car, although remote start and heated seats would be nice! 11:26 AM Mar 5th via web
@ronlieber Significantly pay down mortgage, take ridiculously long and luxurious vacation, walk into dealer and buy luxury car w/ cash 11:26 AM Mar 5th via web in reply to ronlieber
Insane thoughts as I hold 401(k) rollover check in hand. 11:07 AM Mar 5th via web
Lots of talk about cash mobs online, but has anyone actually seen/participated in one at a local store? 10:45 AM Mar 5th via web
Looks like Grandpa's direct stock ownership plan is getting a social media makeover: loyal3.com/how_it_works 7:54 AM Mar 2nd via web
Finally rolling over my old 401(k) and 403(b) Feels uncomfortable to think my money will be out of the market for a short spell. 2:50 PM Feb 29th via web
@packaginggeek So I assume the nuts from this nut finally made it there, huh? 12:04 PM Feb 29th via web in reply to packaginggeek
Writing a lengthy bio that asks for my outside interests. (cue laughter) I work full time and have three young kids. Hobbies? Huh? 10:05 AM Feb 29th via web
Sure I'm late to the game on this one, but there's a program to lock up the Internet if you lack web-willpower? macfreedom.com 11:42 AM Feb 27th via web

Name Kara McGuire
Location Saint Paul/Minneapolis
Web http://www.karamc...
Bio MN Parent columnist, coupon clipper, saving mama, financial literacy advocate. Former Star Tribune money columnist turned consumer strategist, Iconoculture.