We used to be deep in debt. Eventually, we hit bottom only to wake up and realize the debt was an emergency. And we intended to meet it head-on. Enter frugality. I think we tried almost every frugal hack in the book back then. We DIYed everything, from siding our own house (using a homemade pulley system) to washing ziplock bags. I studied The Complete Tightwad … [Read more...] about Frugal Equilibrium: Frugal Habits That Stuck
Personal Stories
This Is Why We Money: The Difference Between Then and Now
The whole idea behind this blog is to why paying attention to your money is essential. Because, like it or not, money can and does positively (and negatively) affect our lives in a big way. The differences in our own lives - between when Alan and I were deep in debt to today when we’re financially secure - are huge, to say the least. This post contains some of the most … [Read more...] about This Is Why We Money: The Difference Between Then and Now
Why Another Money Blog? The Why Behind Why We Money
As some readers know, this isn’t my first rodeo. In the not-so-distant past, I ran, and, ultimately, sold another personal finance blog at a crazy time in life (unrelated to blogging). So I imagine you’re wondering ‘Why start another money blog?’. Why another blog? For one, I learned quite a bit about blogging the first go-round. Not only did I learn about blogging, but I … [Read more...] about Why Another Money Blog? The Why Behind Why We Money
Our Money Story
Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” ― Bill Gates I realized how true this is when Alan and I recently started digging into the history of our money. I’ve never shared specifics on our finances and don’t plan to start (though I reserve the right to change my mind). But I will give you a little glimpse … [Read more...] about Our Money Story
A Bit About Us: The Personal Stuff
All of us have our own stories that influence how we think and behave. This is especially true when it comes to money. With this in mind, I thought I’d put together a bit of personal history for those of you that want to know more about us. The basics We both grew up in rural areas and now live near a larger city in the Midwest. We’re both in our early(ish) 40s. We’ve been … [Read more...] about A Bit About Us: The Personal Stuff