One of my favorite financial blogs is the Mad Fientist who cleverly mashed the word “scientist” with “financial independence” (or FI), and then added “Mad”…
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PS: It’s Okay to Buy Stuff
One of my favorite sayings in the world is “you can afford anything, you just can’t afford everything.” Attributed to the beautiful (and financially independent!)…
Are You Laboring Today?
Today is a funny day. It’s Labor day here in the States (and up North, Labour Day) which would lead you to believe that we’re…
Piggies, Composting, and a Benjamin Franklin Update!
First, let’s get to the important part…. Look what I came across on my morning walk yesterday!!! A PIG! On a leash! As in someone’s…
New Net Worth: $468,391.43 (Down $23,000. Ouch?)
Well that was a fun month :) Actually, this clocks in as the 2nd largest drop of net worth since tracking it over these 7…
A Different Way to Think About Money
Two years ago my friend Pauline wrote an article for us on how to flip stuff like a pro. It was a fascinating read (and…
Challenge Savings (& Podcast) Update: $4,990.84
I swear we’ve just did one of these like last month? And the month before that, and before that, that, that, that, that ,that ,that…
“It’s Your Own Fault You Own Expensive Stuff”
On one of my morning walks recently, a nice older gentleman stopped me and asked if I had sat next to him at a recent…
Get These Questions Right and Win The Game of Money
Morning hustlers! You ready for a new week? A new chance to improve your finances? How about your mind at the same time? :) Came…
18 Ways Not to Spend Money This Weekend
Here are 18 ways to have a money-free weekend. In order of importance: Don’t walk into any stores Get off Facebook/Amazon/THE INTERNET Hand someone your wallet….