I’m a HUGE consignment shopping fan, and today I’m sharing with you my top five tips. BONUS – check out the video with the fashion show of me & the little guy!
Spending
Six Financial Hacks For When Your Kid Needs Braces
Hello, teenage braces! Today I’m giving six financial hacks to help take some of the financial pressure off getting braces for your kids – and maybe using them to take the family on a trip. The joys of parenthood!
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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.
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When a Paycut to $600k Per Year Seems Impossible
I read an interesting article in The NY Times that mentions someone who makes $1.2 million per year and is absolutely miserable. He finds his professional life unfulfilling and stressful, and wants to move onto a job that pays “only” $600k per year. But he can’t. Why? Because his life and lifestyle depends upon the […]
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My Clothes Philosophy
Buy less – much less. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. And if you must buy, buy used – or sustainable. Come read why I think the way I do about clothes, learn some startling facts, and see how you can use your shopping habits to make a difference.
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No/Low Spend November – Benefits & Failures
This was the hardest week of no/low spend November. Not only was there days off work, but also frankly we’re tired of not spending. The checking account (where we do the majority of our day-to-day spending) ran lower than it has in a looooong time. And although we were never in jeopardy of running out […]
