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F.I.O.R. – Financial Independence Optional Retirement

Since my husband and I discovered the F.I.R.E. community, two years ago, we’ve been spreading the word about it like kids on a playground. There was something about the idea of saving money at an alarming…

November 17, 2017

My Not So Exciting Adventures As A Tenured Landlord

As many of you already know, Mr. Mad Money Monster and I are landlords. In fact, I’ve been a landlord since I purchased my first property in 2007. And since Mr. MMM and I didn’t…

October 20, 2017

My Mama Always Told Me – You Better Have Your Own Money

Warning: This post recounts a tale of hardcore MOM advice from yesteryear.  Moms, they’re funny creatures, aren’t they? They lecture us about not getting enough sleep, they threaten to not babysit when we ignore them for…

October 11, 2017

What I Learned About Money After A Decade Of Adulting

Time sure does fly. Our blog has been growing by leaps and bounds so I thought it was time to reflect on what I’ve learned about my money after a decade of adulting. Interestingly enough, I’ve…

October 2, 2017
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