Overspending When the Spouse Is Away


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Alpine Loop

For the past few months, Johnny’s been traveling for work more often than he usually does. Sally and I miss him while he’s away, but we fare the best we can. We keep very busy and have special outings and activities while he’s gone. But there’s this other thing that…

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October 13, 2014 by

OFB Preparedness Month Update


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Ready America Backpack

Before I say anything else, I just have to tell you that we’ve been reading your comments on the last few posts, and we plan to respond to all of them this weekend. This has been one of those pull-your-hair-out kind of weeks, and we’ve gotten behind on a lot…

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October 10, 2014 by

Avoiding Common Budgeting Pitfalls


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Avoiding Budgeting Pitfalls

Done and done. Johnny and I just now got our October budget up to date. After only a week in, we’d already fallen behind! It’s been a crazy month already. Johnny is busier than ever at work, and I’ve been sick and caring for a toddler so our budget (and…

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October 8, 2014 by

Keep Calm and Budget On


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Keep Calm and Budget On

Johnny and I started our first itemized budget in the fall of 2009. That very first month of keeping track of every cent was quite uncomfortable for the both of us. But we did it. In fact, we stuck to our budget perfectly. And then… the next month wasn’t quite…

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