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May 2013

  • What If Wednesday

    What If Wednesday: Organ For Sale


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    In the What If Wednesday series, we transport to a hypothetical alternate-reality and watch life play out. And we do it on Wednesday, because alliteration. You are now entering… the What If Wednesday zone. Cue spiraling circles and paralyzingly hypnotic (and catchy) dubstep. Another Wednesday. You wake up, shower, eat…

  • 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…

  • Social Media Fast

    My Week Without Social Media


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    A couple weeks ago I was feeling frustrated with our budget. We stick to it almost by default, and it sticks to us. Our budget is a champ. Because of it, we’re able to put away about 25% of our gross income each month, not counting the money we use…

  • New York

    OFB 50 States Project: New York


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    In The OFB 50 States Project, you the readers spill the beans about your state: the good, the bad, and the delicious. And thus provide “forever place” seekers (like yours truly) a useful resource in their search. We’d love to hear about your state! To be a part of this project, click here to…