August came and August went. And with it, I now have a child in Kindergarten! What a mind job! While I begin to adjust to yet another reminder that I am getting old, let’s take a step back and dissect the month that was.
Savings
How to Compare Short Term Savings Strategies
We have a potentially lucrative investment opportunity on the horizon. It will take an aggressive savings strategy to be able to jump on it. So, I wanted to walk through our thought process on how we plan to attack this ambitious short term savings goal.
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Progress Update 7: Back to Zero
Just like that, half the year is gone! Triple digit heat indices are once again the norm and the garden is bursting with veggies. So, how did things shake out for the Heartland on FIRE household in June?
Meal Planning for Your Body and Budget
Last year we paid down over $56,000 in debt. One of the biggest areas of savings for us was reducing our spending on food. So, what did we do, just eat rice and beans?
Nope.
If anything, we ate higher quality food than the previous year. Meal planning made it possible to slash spending without sacrificing flavor.
5 Ways to Save this Summer!
Summer is here! The pools are filled, the sunscreen is out, the tomatoes are turning red, and the solstice is upon us!
Besides Summer being a great time to have fun in the sun, there are some unique opportunities for savings. Here’s 5…
Can You Save Big on Insurance? Here’s How to Find Out!
Insurance. You know you need it. But can you save big bucks by getting competitive quotes? I decided I to find out for myself…
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