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The Costs and Benefits of a Family Pet
Growing up, I remember watching shows like “Lassie” and movies like “Old Yeller” and “Where the Red Fern Grows”. These were old movies when I was a kid, but they were free to rent from the library. We...
View ArticleTaking Time to Enjoy the Little Things
We all live in the real world with all that entails. Our days are filled with tasks that need completed. We go to work and are faced with our daily to-do list, and then we come home and are faced with...
View ArticleFirst Year Memories
In just under three weeks, our little boy will be turning one. As such, we’re busy planning a small birthday party to celebrate. The theme is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” which is Tyler’s favorite...
View ArticleWhat Does Being Frugal Mean?
Much like the word “budget,” the word “frugal” and all its forms seems to have a negative connotation for many people. Much like using a budget, being frugal forces people into making choices with...
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Party Planning
Tomorrow is our son’s first birthday party, and my wife and I (mostly my wife) have been busy with the party arrangements. Food has to be prepared and/or purchased, cupcakes need to be baked and...
View ArticleIs It Still Possible To Raise A Family On One Income?
In today’s economy it has become increasingly difficult to raise a family on a single income. The costs of raising a baby are quite high, and when you add those on top of your normal monthly expenses...
View ArticleLessons Learned: Relationships Matter
Every Friday I post about one of the lessons I’ve learned so far in life, both financial and about life in general. We’ve all learned valuable lessons along life’s journey, sometimes the easy way and...
View ArticleIs The County Fair Still A Good Value?
Happy 4th of July everyone! I mentioned earlier this week that the county fair is going on right now where we live. I don’t know about everywhere else in the country, but here in the midwest county...
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Helping Your Aging Parents Deal With Financial Planning
Today we have a guest post from Nick Anderson. Nick writes about finance and legal topics and contributes on different blogs as a guest author. You can follow Nick on Twitter @NickNikanderson. Your...
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Plan for the Future, But Live in the Moment
Most of the time when you read something about personal finance, in some way or another it has to do with “the future”. Saving for your retirement, saving for your kid’s college, paying off debt so...
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