So When is Enough Enough?


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The Pursuit of Happiness

All of us are always working toward more money. It seems like none of us ever has enough. Since our first jobs out of college, Johnny and I have been working to put ourselves in the best financial position possible. And while budgeting has probably played the largest role in…

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Happy Halloween!


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Sally's $13 Halloween Costume

What are your plans for the big night tonight? Johnny and I usually keep our Halloween nights pretty low key, but this year we’re planning to take Sally out trick or treating for the very first time! We did a test run last Friday with her when some local shops…

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Spending When the Spouse Was Away


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Away 1

A couple of weeks ago, I shared my problem with overspending while Johnny’s away on business trips. I become someone else entirely, and I suddenly have to eat out and go buy supplies for some major home improvement project. Confessing my spending addiction on here was the best thing I…

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Our Splurging and Saving Personality


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Splurge Worthy

On Saturday night, Johnny and I ate out at a sit-down restaurant. Better yet, it was just the two of us… we do occasionally need Sally-free time. When we arrived, the restaurant informed us that it would be a 35- to 45-minute wait. We reluctantly said, “Okay,” and had a…

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