Mobody’s Business – The Finance Edition

I haven’t really talked much about work, but I am a Court Clerk for a small community in Ohio.  Basically it means I take the money for tickets, schedule court appearances, etc.
Today I got a Bankruptcy filing in the mail for a $10.00 parking ticket.

I don’t really agonize too much over Christmas. I travel a bit and throughout the year I look for items that are a bit unique that I think the person would like. usually by October I have assembled most of what I am giving to people. This year I am making some crafty type stuff to go along with the things I have already gotten.

I was really hoping more people would sit Black Friday out and send a message.

*AN: This post is an expansion of several comments I have made regarding the credit industry and my personal experiences with American Express at Consumerist.com
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Live within my means, do not spend more than I make.
Make a budget
Pay off credit cards
Pay [...]

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