Ah, May. What can I say about May? Rising temps? Check. Peak allergies? Double Check. Home improvement projects? You bet!
tjb0233@sbcglobal.netNet Worth Update 54: Going Yard
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Net Worth Update 53: Falling Back
Spring is here, and with it comes allergy season here in the Midwest. This April, the market was making me feel as uncomfortable as the ragweed. Check out the deets!
tjb0233@sbcglobal.netNet Worth Update 52: Getting Bumpy
March was just as crazy as ever. We encountered several bumps along the way, both the bad and good kind. Come on in and pull up a chair!
tjb0233@sbcglobal.netOur 2019 Personal Finance Scorecard and 2020 Money Goals
If it’s January, then it must be time to check on our previous year’s savings goals and set new ones. There was a lot going on last year. Through it all did we remain on target or did we miss the mark?
[Read more…] about Our 2019 Personal Finance Scorecard and 2020 Money GoalsHow We are Teaching Our Kids to Be the Millionaires Next Door
Financial responsibility is a trait that can be taught from an early age. Setting positive examples is critical to help your children begin to develop a mindset of financial responsibility that can set them up for life.
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Hi, my name is Mr. Heartland on FIRE, and I love long walks on the beach. Pretty corny, I know…. But seriously. I love walking. The beach is preferred, but totally optional.
Lifestyle optimization is a powerful tool on the path to Financial Independence (FI) . It means to focus your life’s resources (time, money, etc.) doing things you love, while trying to cut out those things you don’t.
For me, walking is one of the activities I’ve been working to incorporate more of into my life. Let me tell you why.
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