A few weeks ago, we got back from our epic dream trip to Japan. This was a trip we saved and invested for over nearly 20 years. Come check out our investment strategy, and the many things we did over the course of our ten day trip for a family of five. Bonus content – you get to see me attacked by pigeons!
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Reflections On Three Months Of Mortgage Free Life
Today I’m reflecting on mortgage free life. Three months ago, I hit the submit button on the mortgage companies website, getting rid of the last debt we had. Today I’m talking about different aspects of debt free living – from the mentality of “we don’t have a mortgage, so we can afford it!” to how life doesn’t necessarily change in the ways you think it might.
Our Dream Fund Comes True
Last week I mentioned that our family has planned a big event to celebrate our mortgage payoff. What you might not know is this has been almost twenty years in the making. Today I reveal how we’re celebrating, and the story behind the dream fund that made it all possible.
My Mathematically Stupid Mortgage Payoff Strategy
My families decision to focus on paying off a 2.75% mortgage sounds more and more mathematically stupid every day. Interest rates are now in the 2-3% risk free range. Today I’ll talk about how the math isn’t just a straightforward comparison – and how money is more than just math.
Chief Mom Officer Q3 Update: Where Are My 2018 Goals???
Happy Q4 everyone! The third quarter of the year is done, and the fourth quarter is upon us. That means its time to take an in-depth look at where we at CMO Central stand with our 2018 goals. I’ve found the process of writing goals, and tracking them, for this site to be a HUGE […]
It’s Q2 Close. Where are your 2018 Goals?
We all set goals at the start of the year. How are you tracking towards yours? Today, in honor of Q2 of your financial life coming to a close, I’m sharing my in-depth assessment process and tracking just how I’m doing towards my ambitious goals this year. Come on in, see how I do my assessment, stay tuned for the fun updates, and share with me how you’re doing!