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Financial Greetings!

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Happy Thursday, friends! Do long weekends throw anyone else for a loop? The Monday off from work lulls Johnny and me away into the cozy comfort of weekend living. It’s cruel, in a way. And now that it’s Thursday, we’ve finally adjusted to non-weekend living — just in time for…

January 23, 2014 by Joanna

Will We Be Buying a Home in 2014?

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Around this time last year, Johnny and I posted about why we wouldn’t be buying a home in 2013. We made that decision before the craziness of finding a new job and moving across the country rocked our year. 2013 definitely wasn’t the year for buying. And so now we…

January 21, 2014 by Joanna

OFB 50 States Project: Michigan

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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…

January 17, 2014 by Johnny

Thrifty Travel: Boston

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Before moving to Boston, neither Johnny nor I had ever even stepped foot in the city. But it was love at first sight. We were moving from New York City, and I was expecting more of the same. But, no, no, no. First, Boston is pretty small. Since it’s one…

January 16, 2014 by Joanna

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