Author Archive for Ginger
Girls Just Wanna Have Funds is for the woman that wants to take charge of her personal finances. We value budgeting, investing, frugality and remain mindful of our spending habits. Move over and make way for women who are in control of their financial destinies and not afraid to say it. We're armed with a positive net worth and not afraid to flaunt it while breaking financial ceilings one stiletto at a time!
The Cost of Service: Leaving Verizon for AT&T
photo credit: elisfanclub
I switched to ATT from Verizon with monthly cost being the motivator because of advanced technology and lower rates with the AT&T Family Plan. For the last 3 years I’ve had the Verizon Palm Treo, but with my recent decision to downgrade our budget, the Treo had to go. I could [...]
Let me upgrade you!
Lifestyle Upgrade: Making more money brings added expenses you didn’t previously consider.
When I moved to the DC metro area in 2003, I barely made enough to pay all of my bills, let alone shop a little or even go to a happy hour every now and again. I lived in a not so great [...]
Being Poor is Expensive !!
I called my bank the other day about a transaction that I needed done and was told the price was going to be $42.00. The price seemed pretty fair for what I needed till he said one moment Mrs. Latte I see here that you are a premium customer so therefore the price will be [...]
I’m Upside Down and I Can’t Get Up!
I was talking to a friend earlier this morning about her plans to buy a new car. We talked about the pros and cons of buying new vs. used and leasing vs. buying.
So as the conversation winds down we realize that the reason she is considering leasing this time around as opposed to buying [...]
Who Buys the Milk?
We’ve all see the same Judge Joe Brown or Judge Judy case where the ex takes the other to court about financial disputes including but not limited to bank fees, credit card bills, rent, personal loans and the like. So what’s a newly shacked couple to do? Do they discuss the possible breakup now or [...]
Splurge vs. Steal: Beyonce
Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted in Paris this week celebrating J’s 38th birthday. They did so by taking Maybach limo rides around the city which included a day at the spa and dining at an uber fancy French restaurant called L’ Avenue. Ladies, I am sure you couldn’t help but notice the stylish fashionista [...]
