A few years ago, I went into my local bank branch to do a wire transfer. I wrote my name on the check-in sheet and…
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2020 Money Goals: Mid-Year Review/Revise/Remove!
Happy Monday, personal finance nerds! This week we cross over the halfway mark for the year 2020. Oh man, what a crazy year it’s been…
Things I learned while taking a sabbatical
Since taking time off of work, I’ve had a ton of epiphanies. Most of them happened within 90 days of quitting my job. But even…
Engagement Rings 💍 A Contest + Fun Facts
Happy Friday, y’all! Here are some fun facts about engagement ring bling to take your mind off of this yo-yo stock market! But first, let’s…
How Much Do Dogs Cost? I’ve Spent $14,000 (so far)
How much do dogs cost? Last month we had to rush my dog to the vet. Well actually it was my wife who took him…
Farewell, my friends!
Well this is The Day, my friends!! 12 years, 3 months and 17 days since writing my first post here, and now it’s time to…
My Favorite Reads This Month 💎
Morning! I don’t know why people keep saying they have so much more time during these quarantine days than normal as it’s only shrunken for…
Financial Sayings I Wish Were True!
Here are a bunch of financial phrases I wish were true, along with some that I’m glad are not. If you ever wondered what I…
Did you get a Stimulus Check? What did you end up doing with it?
Saw some stats on how people are using them, and thought it would be interesting to compare with our own community here :) Here’s what…
Crappy Jobs on My Path to FIRE
[Hey guys! Please welcome 5 AM Joel back to the site today as he starts transitioning into his new role here while I go the…