What FIRE looks like for me.
Flexibility, simplicity, and travel.
Tag: personal finance
Mid-Month Budget Review – Feb 2021
A review of February’s budget… What was supposed to be our cheapest month has revealed some unexpected expenses that may be our biggest of the year.
Single Stocks versus Index Funds
How do you invest? Are you team index fund? Do you like single stocks? I like a little bit of both– here’s why.
2021 Goals Update – January
A quick update on my goals for this year: FAMILY: Book at trip to visit my grandmother with my sister in September (pandemic permitting). $750 This may need to be revisited. I brought the idea up to my grandmother this week, and she’s still very nervous about COVID, even though this would be later in…
How We Bank As a Married Couple
Managing money with a partner can be a controversial subject. We tried to take the best of both worlds to create a feeling of teamwork and individual freedom.
January 2021 Budget Review
I’m so proud of how we’ve handled my husband’s time off. Being responsible with your money can reward you in some big ways other than just “stuff.”
February 2021 Budget
A look into planning our February spending.
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!