Good morning! So here’s something interesting – I haven’t made any real money for the past 6 months! And even wilder – I haven’t even…
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The Power of Rewards (AKA In Which I Bribe My Kids to Behave…)
I don’t know if bribing is good or bad in the Parenting 101 handbook, but I’ve been doing a lot of it lately and I…
What Kids Really Want for Christmas
Merry Christmas Eve, Friends! Before you set off on your fun-filled weekend of spoiling one another with presents and delicious meals… check out this video…
All About Wills and Estate Planning in Plain English
Wow — there were a ton of responses to the recent letter to my wife post about estate planning if I were to suddenly die….
Dear Wife, Here’s How to FIRE If I Die Early
I was thinking the other day that although my wife and I make all of our financial decisions together, I am usually the one pulling…
20 Money Questions for Your Partner + My Wife’s Answers
Good morning, money nerds! I recently came across an old quiz from a post called 20 Money Questions to Ask Your Significant Other. These 20…
We Buried Treasure in the Australian Outback 7 Years Ago
Happy Friday, everyone! Today’s story isn’t really about personal finance … But, it does involve finding hidden treasure! 💎👑💍!! And it could also be a…
There’s no such thing as a free cruise… Or is there?
About 10 years ago, my wife ran into the room and yelled, “Babe! I won a free cruise! All we need to do is take…
10 Financial Statistics of the Average American
Good morning, money nerds! Today I thought we could play a little game called “How do your finances compare to the average American’s?” Below I’ve…
How I Went Mining and Made My Wife’s Unique Engagement Ring (The Best $1,390 I’ve Ever Spent)
Inside: See how one guy used a bit of creativity and elbow grease to create a one-of-a-kind Montana sapphire engagement ring. Last year we did…