How We’ve Paid Cash for Our Cars


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Our Car with Cash Guide

Every time we’ve bought a car in our almost six years of marriage (which has been two car purchases, plus a scooter — so we’re pretty much experts), the first question that enters our brains is, How are we gonna pay for it?  Yes, this question trumps, What kind of…

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May 28, 2013 by

Memorial Day Greetings


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A Memorial Day Hello

Here’s to you, Long Weekend. With your impending arrival, Johnny and I discussed and rediscussed the possibilities. A weekend filled with sand and sun? A history-packed weekend in Charleston? We weighed the costs (literally and figuratively) of taking a road trip. How much were we willing to spend? Would there…

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May 27, 2013 by

OFB 50 States Project: Colorado


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50 States Project: Colorado

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…

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May 24, 2013 by

Organ Donation for Compensation, For Serious


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Organ Donation for Compensation

Last week, we posed a question you probably don’t hear every day: would you “donate” a kidney to the tune of $1 million? Your responses were really fun to read. Some were appalled that anyone would even consider taking cash for organ donation. Others were appalled that more people weren’t…

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