OFB Updates

  • Hello, My name is Beowulf

    About You #3


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    Every month or so, we suspend our blah-ging to learn more about you. And with a whole crew of new and old faces, it’s that time again. So let’s get started, shall we: What grade would you give your current finances? What song is queued up on your iPod/Spotify/MiniDisc player…

  • Hello, My name is Beowulf

    About You #2


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    A few months ago, we posted a few questions to better get to know our readers. And since there are a lot of new faces around here these days, we figured it’d be a good time to get acquainted/reacquainted with everyone. So here’s a freshy fresh set of questions: What…

  • Thanks, George.

    A Day Off (Hallelujah)


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    Happy Presidents’ Day! Today, we (Americans) celebrate George Washington’s birthday and honor all past presidents. And like good patriotic Americans, our little family plans on spending the whole day thinking about them. At Costco. And on the couch. Given the somewhat political nature of the holiday, today is just asking…

  • Us as kids

    She’s Here!!!


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    Our freaking baby girl is finally here!!! Pictures will be forthcoming. Probably after her head shape looks less like a pinecone. But for now, you can just use your imagination and mash those two little twerps together. That’s probably what she looks like. Joanna is doing great, baby is doing…

  • Merry Christmas from Our Freaking Budget

    Merry (Freaking) Christmas


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    Johnny and I are spending Christmas by our lonesomes this year since we could be gifted with the arrival of our first baby any day now. We hope you all made the nice list and that your holidays are full of F’s: family, food, friends, and fun… and maybe even…

  • Hello, My name is Beowulf

    About You


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    Since this amazing Internet thing allows us to communicate, we’d love to take advantage of it and get to know you. Before we get into your favorite Full House episode and your blood type, let’s start with some basics: Name Where are you right now? If you could change your…

  • A brief introduction

    A New Year, A New Resolution to Break


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    With the new year quickly approaching and our first child due in less than 4 weeks, Johnny and I have been discussing the topic of resolutions. More specifically, financial resolutions. Blegh, I know. A new year equals a new slate equals an ideal time for setting financial goals. But add…