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Last week, I questioned when we should start saving for retirement. I got a lot of great advice from readers (thanks!). After talking it through and doing our own research, we’ve made the decision that the sooner we start, the better — even if we can’t afford to make huge contributions at first. Neither of [...]
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Weeks after vacations are always so long. We’ve been home since Saturday night, but we spent all day Sunday running around restocking our kitchen, unpacking, and taking care of errands. A week and a half of travel including almost 40 hours of driving left me drained and exhausted. I’m looking forward to taking it easy [...]
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photo by JenWaller As I try to eat healthier, one of the biggest challenges for me is the office break room. Whether it’s a birthday cake, baked goods from a generous colleague, or treats from grateful clients, there is always something to munch on, and it’s seldom healthy. Frugality and weight management go hand in [...]
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Obviously, the answer is as soon as possible. But it’s hard to know when it’s time to really buckle down when you’re young and in debt. Tony and I are 24 and 25, and I had hoped to start saving for retirement this year. But the more I look at our finances and goals, the [...]
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photo by yuan2003 I know, I know. I’ve been talking about my post-wedding, office job weight gain for months now. You’d think I’d have done something about it by now. Sigh. Unfortunately, despite my attempts to eat healthier and get in shape, I’ve failed pretty miserably. I don’t have the guts to weigh myself after [...]
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We had an absolutely wonderful time visiting our family and friends. After a fun, relaxing vacation, we’re back home and ready to start reaching for some new goals. As much as I loved seeing everyone, the best part of our trip was the time we spent together. We spent a total of 34 hours in [...]
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I’m so excited about the year ahead! For the first time, I feel like I’m looking ahead with a clear set of goals and the resolve to actually achieve them. In the interest of keeping myself honest, here’s what I hope to accomplish in the coming year: Finish building our 6-month emergency fund. We’re a [...]
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