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The Ostrich Strategy – A Cure For Market Anxiety?
If crazy markets make you anxious, and looking at your balances is driving you crazy, give the ostrich strategy a try. Come learn more about it and check out the video I made of a recycled cardboard ostrich (yes, really).

11 Warehouse Club Shopping Tips That Could Save You Hundreds!
Continuing with Warehouse Club Week, today I’ve thought of eleven different tips to help you save! Starting with the most important one – figuring out whether shopping at a warehouse club actually makes any sense for you.

Ultimate Detailed Price Battle!!! Is Shopping At A Warehouse Club Really Saving Anything?
Inspired by comments my friends at Stacking Benjamins made about my inflation article questioning the advice to shop at a warehouse club, today I’m overseeing the ultimate savings battle. A warehouse club is going head to head with a department store and a discount grocery store in my town to see which one REALLY saves the most. Who will win? Stay tuned!

Fun and Free In CT For Families – Summer 2022
Check out all the fun and cool free things to do we’ve found here in Connecticut this summer! Pop in and share your fav free thing to do in CT or in your state.

Fathers Day, Money & G Family Rules: Grandpa, Dad & Hubby
This Fathers Day, I’m celebrating the financial lessons of the fathers in my life. My Grandpa, Dad & Hubby are all key figures in my financial journey. I’d like to encourage any dads reading this to share your financial wisdom with your daughters and granddaughters. They just may become a money nerd like me! Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there!

Mortgage Freedom Cost Over $150k – Was It Worth It?
This week marked three years to the day since we paid off the mortgage in 2019. I decided to run the numbers, talk about why I don’t value the numbers, and answer some long-forgotten questions about being mortgage free.

FSA Changes: Eight Critical 2020 & 2021 Changes You Need To Know
Everything you think you know about the FSA has changed in the past four months. Here are eight key 2020 and 2021 FSA changes you need to know today.

Want to Reach FIRE? Here’s Your Diet
Want to learn more about the only diet that will lead to FIRE (financial independence and early retirement)? Check out today’s post where you’ll find all my tips and tricks for eating well… oops I meant just eating… on a strict budget.

We Got A Mattress Off Of Amazon – Check Out How It Works! Unboxing
We’ve recently purchased not one, but two, mattresses off of Amazon. Stop by to read more about the experience (um, one got lost in New Jersey!!!), and check out a new video all about the unboxing. At under $200 for a twin, comfort, and convenience, it’s hard to beat this bargain.

My Memories Of 9/11 | My Wedding, Losses, and Guns On My Honeymoon
September 11, 2001, is a day that will live in infamy. For me, that day is all tied up in my wedding on September 15th 2001 – and my honeymoon only about a week later. Today I’m reflecting on my memories of that day, and the events that followed, and reminding you to reflect and prepare.

I 💕 Consignment | Five Consignment Shopping Tips
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!

Do I Pay Off My Student Loans Or Save For Retirement? | Ask CMO And Ask The Readers
Should you focus on paying off student loans at the expense of a 401k match? In today’s version of “Ask CMO And Ask The Readers” I’m tackling a framework for thinking about this question (and asking for your opinion too).

He’s a Spender. She’s a Saver. What Should We Do?
He’s a spender. She’s a saver. How can they get along and find financial compromise? Check out my top tips and give yours in the comments.

Yield Curve Inversions Will Doom Us All – Parody & Real Advice
Crazy market got you down? Looking for someone to make fun of the gloom and doom mainstream financial reporting – or some solid advice? I’m bringing you both in today’s article and video.

Our Epic Dream Trip To Japan
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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