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Don’t Live a Financial Fantasy: Manage Money Based On Reality

$800.  That’s what I consistently spend on monthly groceries for our family of four.But I’m…

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My Career Break Failed Because Fear Got the Best of Me

I’ve written before about how I decided to take a step back from full-time work…

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I Drive a Beater — But Don’t Ask Me to Love It

“This car is pretty old,” my 6-year-old daughter said on our morning drive to school.…

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The Wrong Financial Advice Can Be Just As Dangerous as Doing Nothing

Trying to improve ourselves is never an easy, comfortable, or pain-free path — and having…

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Parents of Young Kids: It’s Perfectly Fine to Put Off College Savings

I looked into the bleary, unfocused eyes of a brand new person: my first child.…

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Give Yourself Credit: You’re Already Doing So Much Better Than You Think

“Thanks for taking care of everything, I know it’s been so busy lately,” I said…

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How I Fought Tax Angst to Find My Zen About Owing the IRS $8,000

“Um, so, don’t freak out but I think we might owe like… $10,000 in taxes…

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The Curious Case of the Broken Coffee Maker: What’s the Real Cost (and Value) of Convenience?

It’s my favorite time of day. The house is quiet after a morning rush to…

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There’s No “Right Choice”: Choose What You Want, and Then Make It Right

I’m with a friend on a cold day in late November or early December. We’ve…

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How Financial “Tough Love” Kept Me Stuck in Toxic Shame

So much of the money advice out there is couched in a “tough love” approach.…

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