Lessons Learned From New Car “Junk Mail”
I Bought a New(ish) Car! A little over a year ago, I finally decided that enough was enough – I needed to get rid of my old clunker 2007 Ford Focus. What should have been a cheap car was costing…
Crash Course: How to Outsmart the Grocery Store
No matter who you are, food costs likely account for a large portion of your monthly spending. Cooking most of your meals cuts costs significantly – and being a smart shopper at the grocery store takes this to the next…
Roth vs. Traditional: An Extended Take
What Are They? At the risk of sounding a little redundant: Join me for a deeper dive into the mechanics and logistics of the Roth versus traditional retirement account debate! First of all, it is important to know that the terms…
Cliffsides & Campfires: 3 Days in Acadia National Park
Finally, a travel post! Spring/summer 2020 has not exactly been the best time for traveling, thanks to our good friend, COVID-19. While travel is still risky, camping – driving your own car, sleeping in your own tent, and spending an entire weekend…
Planning For The Future
Working Until You Stop or Drop Not that long ago, the average life expectancy was considerably shorter than it is today. People worked until they died or became too ill to continue working (at which point they’d be cared for…
Take Control of Your Closet
Do you ever find yourself with a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear? If you’re like me, the issue may be that your favorite, go-to items are drowning among the clothes that you just don’t ever wear. Many…
Trimming the Fat from Your Cell Phone Plan
My Cell Phone Origin Story When my parents decided to get involved with cell phones, they – like virtually everyone else we knew – selected Verizon as their carrier. I was eventually allowed to join their plan, which I stayed…
How to Take Full Advantage of Employer Match
Starting a new job and not quite sure what to make of their retirement plan? Read on to learn about the minimum you should consider investing.
Green Smoothie Bowls
I would say that I have eaten a green smoothie bowl for breakfast 80-90% of mornings for the past few years. I like the balance of earthy greens and subtly sweet fruit. I like the texture and crunch of the…
How I Track My Money
When it comes to money management, I try to strike a balance between maximum simplicity and maximum effectiveness. I care where my money is going and how it is growing, but at the same time, I am not interested in…