A couple weeks back I posted about how to determine your actual hourly wage to factor in the various benefits, costs, and actual time associated with your job. So this week I thought it would be worthwhile to show how we ran the numbers for our own income. [Read more…] about Our Salaries: What Are They Really Worth?
2018 Spending – Mid Year Checkup
We’ve reached the halfway point of 2018 and I thought it would informative to check in on our monthly spending thus far. [Read more…] about 2018 Spending – Mid Year Checkup
How Much Are You Really Paid? 10 Items You Must Consider
The vast majority of us go to work each day and trade our time for money. As we are weighing job offers we tend to get a laser focus on the listed salary or hourly wage. But you need to look past that shiny salary number to figure out the true wage being offered. After all, every hour you are doing job-related things is one less hour you have to live your life. Here are 10 things you need to account for to determine the actual wage you are being offered.
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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…