Back to Basics

  • How to Set Financial Goals (Part I)

    How to Set Financial Goals (Part I)


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    Moving has a way of derailing your budget. Well, really, it has a way of pretty much derailing everything: your budget, your daily routine, your weekly Japanese takeout, your… life! And it takes a while to get back on track, but Johnny and I are finally getting there. And one…

  • How to Make Sense of Health Insurance

    How to Make Sense of Health Insurance


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    I remember my first doctor’s visit without my mom by my side. I was a freshman in college. And the receptionist asked, “What’s your copay?” I stared at her blankly. Was that English she was speaking? I backed away from the counter and quickly called my dad, repeating the question…

  • How to Save for a Home

    How to Save for a Home


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    If all goes according to plan, Johnny and I would like to become home owners in the next year or two. And that would mean we’d be shelling out thousands and thousands and signing away 15-30 years of our lives. No big deal. Gulp. Home buying is a big, big…

  • Why You Should Invest in a 401k

    Why You Should Invest in a 401k


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    So I have a confession. I worked for my current employer for two years before contributing to the 403b offered (which is just like a 401k). Two years! How could you do such a thing?? you’re probably definitely wondering, as you rip your hair out in frustration. Well, to be…

  • How to Start a Budget

    How to Start a Budget (Part II)


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    For this post we’re getting back to basics. Today’s topic is one that many of you may already understand. While Johnny and I are fortunate enough to be out of debt, we realize debt is a reality for many. And so we’d like to share one of the tools that…

  • How to Start a Budget (Part 1)

    How to Start a Budget (Part I)


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    For this post we’re getting back to basics. Today’s topic is one that many of you may already understand. While Johnny and I are fortunate enough to be out of debt, we realize debt is a reality for many. And so we’d like to share one of the tools that…

  • How to Calculate Your Emergency Fund

    How to Calculate Your Emergency Fund


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    Our hearts are with those affected by the devastation left by the Oklahoma tornadoes. While this post is focused on building up your own emergency fund, there are certainly victims in Oklahoma who could use help in the wake of this very real emergency. If you feel so inclined, visit the Red…

  • How to Start a Debt Snowball

    How to Start a Debt Snowball


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    For this post we’re getting back to basics. Today’s topic is one that many of you may already understand. While Johnny and I are fortunate enough to be out of debt, we realize debt is a reality for many. And so we’d like to share one of the tools that…