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Here’s to another year of sharing our family’s budget details with the world in hopes of helping as you work on getting a handle on your own family finances. I had planned on making changes to the way we share our budget with you, but when it came down to it, I couldn’t think of how I wanted to change the information included and presentation. Less explanation? More explanation? More tables and graphs? If you […]
Becoming a parent has turned me into an involuntary firefighter. I don’t get a cool hat, or get to drive a big red truck, but I do get woken up in the middle of the night to deal with pee-soaked bedsheets, or having to deal with a mid-day meltdown in the middle of the grocery store, or hearing the sound of glass shattering as another dish gets broken. I used to be able to leisurely […]
I watched Spinal Tap for the millionth time recently. It has a load of great lines including this one: There’s a fine line between stupid and clever. There’s also a fine line between cheap and frugal… Don’t Be Cheap I went hiking a couple of years ago with a group of folks. Afterward, we went […] The post Rant: The Fine Line Between Cheap And Frugal appeared first on 1500 Days to Freedom.
Back in December, I shared the five stocks that we were considering to purchase for our 2026 TFSA contributions. Now that the contributions & purchases are done, I thought it would be worthwhile to look … Read more
Set out to make a budget, and you’ll quickly discover that there’s no such thing as a perfect month. Instead, there are usually unplanned expenses galore — at least at first. Your kid comes home and needs $20 for a field trip, or your car starts making a funny noise. Then next month, the cat exhibits mysterious symptoms and requires a trip to the vet. The month after that, there’s a series of wedding and […]
If you’ve ever avoided your budget because it feels overwhelming… you’re not alone. I hear this all the time: “I know I should budget… but I hate it.”“It takes too long.”“I fall behind, and then I just give up.”“I don’t want to look at the numbers.” And honestly? I get it. For years, I thought budgeting required spreadsheets, hours of math, and the perfect tracking of every dollar. No wonder so many people quit. But […]
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. Disney World isn’t just for families with children. It’s a magical destination for couples, solo travelers, and adult friend groups, too. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, craving a dose of nostalgia, or just want a unique getaway, a trip to […]
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can feel like a lot, especially if it’s your first time. Between choosing resorts, buying tickets, making dining reservations, and figuring out which rides to prioritize, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. To help families […]
Booming stock markets. Job dissatisfaction. The explosion of 401(k)s since the 1980s. The itch to travel. The desire not to worry about Monday morning. We may be on the threshold of an early retirement boom. Many potential early retirees will find the lion’s share of their financial assets are in a traditional 401(k) or traditional […]