I shared our budget three years ago, but thought I would give a refresher since things have certainly changed since 2012. We have now have been married for a few years, no longer have any debt (woohoo), have a dog and own a house. I’m going to share just the percentages of the amount we spend,
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5 Principles for Budgets that Actually Work
Most people have a love-hate relationship with budgets. It’s like discipling your children: no parent wants to do it, no kid wants to receive it, but the child will be better for it in the long run. The same is true for creating and sticking to a budget: no one wants to make one, sticking
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An Honest Review of the Walmart Online Grocery Pickup Service
,After M was born, grocery shopping with two children felt like an Olympic sport. You have to figure out what groceries you need, make a list, pack up the kids in the car, park in a spot close enough to a shopping cart (that has a belt that actually works), put the massive carseat and
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Seven Tips on Traveling with your Significant Other
In the beginning of a relationship, your world is like a little fairy tale. Life is happy and love is wonderful. Your significant other can do no wrong! If their tastes differ from yours, it’s endearing! If they want to do something you’ve never done such as using anal vibes in bed, you’re game! Anything
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Newlywed Insurance Guide + $50 Home Depot Giveaway!
When J and I got married, we decided to merge it all — bank accounts, credit cards, where we lived, even our last names (well, I took his last name, we didn’t really merge them together… that would be an awkward last name). It is such a long arduous process weeding through all of the
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What We Spent in Q1 2013
2013, you are flying by so fast. I can’t believe a quarter of the year is already over! Since I don’t share my budget numbers on here any more, I thought I’d share percentages of where our money went in January, February and March. Here goes… Saving: 33% Wow… I didn’t realize so much of
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Preparing for Tax Season
It’s February 19th, which means for about three weeks you’ve had an ugly stack of scary tax envelopes on your desk taunting you every time you pass. Or maybe that’s just me? Actually, I am in the minority of people who enjoys filing taxes, but perhaps that’s because I am a nerd who loves finances.
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A Class on Budgeting
Is there one area in your budget you just can’t seem to get under control? Have you ever wanted to hear more about my financial story? Who is dying to see what I look like over a webcam? :) Now’s your chance, my friends! A week from today, February 20th at 9pm EST, I will be
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Cost per Wear
I’ve become a little schizophrenic when I go shopping. I look at an article of clothing, like a sweater, and ten thoughts start running in my head simultaneously: Do I like this? Is this timeless or trendy? Will it be out of season next year? Is it worth buying for just one season? Do I
