If you've been following along with my blog for the past few weeks, you know that my three-year-old niece just finished a two-week visit with us. After a calm, quiet reflection (which you can do when there isn't a small person demanding attention at all times), I can say that the trip was a success … Continue reading two weeks with the tiny tot
After housing and transportation, food expenses are the largest expense in our budget. Of course, I'm sure this is common for most families. However, as a family working towards financial independence, any expenses that we can possibly reduce on are the proverbial chopping block.I regularly listen to a podcast called ChooseFI. It's about making small-ish … Continue reading what’s cookin’ July edition
Mr. Smith and I have a dream of achieving financial independence (FI). We've been on this path for quite some time and now feels like the time that increased accountabiity through reporting our monthly finances. Every month, I'll report the percentages that we spent in each category, our savings rate for the month, and our … Continue reading journey to FI: july 2018 spending report
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