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Joanna

  • Reader Mailbag

    Reader Mailbag: Emergency Fund


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    Guess what happens when we get questions from readers? We answer them! So if you have your own question, click here and shoot it off to us. We’ll do our best to get back to you and give you an answer that isn’t totally incorrect. Hi! My wife and I…

  • Knowing When to Buy

    How We’ll Know We’re Ready to Buy a Home


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    Johnny and I find ourselves revisiting the buying vs. renting dilemma from time to time, and we’ve heard from some of you who are doing the same. Renting definitely has its perks, like not having to pay for a new dishwasher when ours suddenly breaks down. But Johnny and I…

  • He Says/She Says: Swimsuits

    He Says/She Says: Swimsuits


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    As soon as the winter thaw begins, Johnny and I start talking summer vacation. We both love the sand and sun so, if at all possible, a yearly trip to the beach is a must. For me, sometimes this also means a new swimsuit is in order. Even though I…

  • How We Budget: A Recap

    How We Budget: A Recap


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    Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about some of the specifics of our budgeting strategies. And while we’ve covered the specifics here and there, it’s high time we recap the ins and outs of how we budget. How Our Monthly Budget Works As many of you know, Johnny…