We're in our mid 30s and we have no kids. We also have relatively little debt (compared to our current income), but I still worry about "what happens if one of us loses our job?". Well we have enough in savings to hold us off for well over a year of … [Read more...] about Are your employer benefits enough?
Last Thursday a massive winter storm streaked across the Midwest dumping record amounts of snow in many places, including where I live. Schools were closed, and roads were virtually impassable. My son was home from school, my wife and I stayed home … [Read more...] about Are Today’s Luxuries Tomorrow’s Necessities?
(Photo by Clever Dude) While most of our friends are parents now, sometimes of their 3rd or 4th child, kids are not in our plans for anytime in our future. It's not that we don't like kids, because we love our nieces, nephew and friend's kids, but … [Read more...] about Giving the gift of a European vacation
First I want to say that I recognize that there are millions of Americans, and probably billions across the globe who wish they were in my position, and I feel very blessed and lucky for both my wife and I to have jobs, especially ones that pay … [Read more...] about Can’t find a job? Can’t earn more? Want a change? Move!
I recently saw an episode of House Hunters that annoyed me. The premise of the show, if you haven't seen it, is someone is looking for a home, whether it be to rent or own, a townhouse, apartment, single family or whatever. They show 3 choices and at … [Read more...] about Are you an adult and still living with your parents?
(Guest post from Libby Balke) Most people decide to have a second child because they want a bigger family. Most people decide to have a second child because they know they have so much more love to give. Most people decide to have a second child … [Read more...] about The Finances of Having a Second Child
I recently told you how my wife and I had to just STOP some activities and new opportunities in our lives so we could focus more on what we want/need to do better. For both of us, we want to focus more on our jobs and careers, as well as exercise. … [Read more...] about Now, when do we GO?
I had a nearly 1000 word article written and realized I wasn't even close to the point of this article. Sometimes I really do just need to STOP! So let me see if I can get my words out more quickly this time. (It really hurt to just delete 1000 words … [Read more...] about Sometimes you just need to STOP
