Now that schools are back in session, all those summer vacations and weekend parties are out the window. So, is there a better time than now to go on a money diet? We often hear about people going on diets—whether to fit into a wedding dress or look great for the summer. A money diet
Well, well, well… I’m excited to introduce you to our newest family member—the cutest little guy ever. Meet Boston! Our daughter had been begging for a dog for what felt like forever. Right before our Hawaii vacation, we promised her a dog upon our return. The plan was simple: after we landed back on the
Take a moment to look around you. Does everything within your reach bring you happiness or add value to your life? If so, kudos to you! But for most of us, that’s probably not the case. We might be wasting money on things we don’t need when we could be saving by embracing a simple
Hello all, I hope everyone has enjoyed the summer as it winds down. There’s not much time left before we settle back into our cold-season routine. I have some good news regarding the blog, and I want to thank you all. I’ve noticed a spike in traffic ever since I posted a review of my
It’s overwhelming to look at an overgrown yard and not even be able to see your backyard because it’s completely covered with tall weeds. It took me five days to clear it all out, but with the right tools and determination, you could probably get it done in a day. Back in March, the local
Some Compelling Reasons to Switch to an Electric Head Shaver Today if You’re Bald Like Me. When I started losing my hair in my twenties, I had high hopes that it would grow back. I blamed everything, from the shampoo I used to wearing a cap everywhere I went. Eventually, I accepted my fate and
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great and productive month. Here’s a view of my expenses for the month of July 2024 Mortgage $2000 Entertainment $702.74 Travel $701.47 Restaurants $179.26 Clothing/Shoes 37.70 Groceries $97 Mobile Phone $0 Internet $106.99 Gasoline/Fuel $50.06 General Merchandise $394.52 Total $4269.74 Dividends for July 2024 In July 2024, I
Aloha!! I hope everyone’s summer is going well. Soon we’ll be back to the back-to-school routine. As I said a few months ago, we attended our friends’ destination wedding in Hawaii, and I also believe it was a much-needed vacation for the two of us. Every day was full of extraordinary views, superb experiences, and
If you’re a new homeowner or plan to be one, I’d like to first congratulate you on your journey. However, there will be many real estate terms and acronyms thrown at you, “mortgage escrow account” is one of them. It can feel like you’re learning a new language, and you have no choice but to
Hey, how’s everyone doing? It has been a year already since we purchased our first property. Can you believe that? Time passes by so quickly. During our house hunt, I recall my mother saying to me, “If you can handle the first year, you should be able to handle the remainder of the loan.” Having owned