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This past week, my husband and I celebrated 9 years as husband and wife. Now, I know that's not really an impressive number in the grand scheme of things, but the truth is, we wouldn't have made it Continue reading...
Let's get real. Money stress sucks. And I don't mean just a little bit. It sucks - sucks the life out of everything and everyone it comes in contact with. Want to know how I Continue reading...
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "what do I want my money to do for me?" If not, don't worry because you're not alone. Most of us don't bother to really think about what we want our money Continue reading...
This year marked our 3rd Annual Family Vacation in Tybee Island, Georgia and I still can't believe it's been that long ago that we paid off over $55k of consumer debt! One of the things that I Continue reading...
Do you ever find yourself in an anxious state - you know, one where you feel like you're in some imaginary race against someone else and a clock that you can't see? I know I find myself here more Continue reading...
I don't know about you, but it seems like weddings just keep getting more and more expensive. And I don't just mean for the bride and groom; it is becoming more and more expensive to be a wedding Continue reading...
Well, we did it again! We paid cash for another car! This time, it was for a new truck for my husband. It's his first new truck in 13 years. And in case you're new here, my husband has been in Continue reading...
I don't know about you, but I want the best for my kids. Maybe you do to? Even if you don't have kids, you probably know a parent, and if you think they may benefit from this email, please Continue reading...
One of the biggest marketing ploys in the world is the "It's originally $1,000, but for today only, you can save $250 and grab it for just $750!". The thing is, this level of marketing makes us think Continue reading...
So, yes, we had to touch our emergency fund. No, the reasons weren't quite "emergency-ness" per se, but nonetheless, we pulled the money we needed from it. If you own a home, you probably know Continue reading...
