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I was half asleep when the doorbell rudely dragged me back to full consciousness. At the door was the representative from the food delivery service that stops at our home every two weeks. The items we typically purchase from the service usually fall … [Read more...] about It’s OK To Say NO To Food Delivery!
My wife and I tend to balance each other out, it's why we make a great team. She's a very spontaneous, “Let's just GO FOR IT,†kind of person. I fall more on the, “Let's just wait and see,†conservative side of the fence. If it wasn't for my … [Read more...] about Delayed Spending Gives You Choices!
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