A look into planning our February spending.
Month: January 2021
Hi, Yes, I’m Back
Had to take care of my health, but as a new blogger, I didn’t have a bunch of scheduled content waiting in the wings. I’m back with an update…
A Look Into the Limited Expense Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Last year was the first time I used a Flexible Spending Account. I have a Limited Expense FSA because I fund a Health Savings Account also. These can be a little tricky and require some work to manage, but they are a great way to reduce your tax bill!
January 2021 Budget: Mid-Month Review
Some unexpected sources of income and solid planning have made January a pleasant budgeting experience so far. We still ran into a few small curveballs…
Why I Trade
Trading isn’t for everyone, and with good reason. I’m pretty hooked, though, and wanted to share a little background…
How We First Became Financially Educated
For me, it all started with a garden.
We were broke when we got married and had no idea how to manage our money. Nearly 10 years later, we are now clear and intent in our financial goals and journey towards FIRE.
The Financial Planning Conundrum of 2021
I had plans to nearly double our investment contributions in 2021, but sometimes following your dreams BEFORE retirement is important too….
Our FIRE Number
After some work (and soul-searching), I finally determined our FIRE number…