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How I Went From $30,000 in Debt to Being Able to...

I'm often asked about how I got to where I am, and there will never be an exact formula, but below is a timeline...

How to Retire Early

The current retirement age in the US, for anyone born after 1960, is 67 and I wouldn't be surprised if that increased by the...

My Monthly Food Budget

I thought I'd share with you guys what I eat on a typical day along with my budget for doing so. The budget...

My Basic Monthly Budget

Ever since I've graduated college in 2008 I've made it a point to continue to live like a college student as much as possible....

First House Before & After Photos

This project took a few years and included ripping out a chimney that went from the basement to the roof, which became unnecessary when...

Retiring Young by Investing in Real Estate

I recently stumbled upon an article about a pair of teachers who were able to essentially retire from their careers by their early 30's...

Act to Get Figures in the Black

The people who know exactly how much they spend by the day are in the minority. Most people have a general idea if only...

Check Out This Free Excel Budget Sheet

Looking for a free budget sheet run with excel or open office calc? There are plenty online, but one of the most complex,...

How Much do Bartenders Make?

Since I've been bartending for years people often as me "how much do bartenders make?" This is a question that simply "depends," but...

Raise the Value of Your Home by Planting Trees

You see them in almost every neighborhood, but did you realize that trees are a great way to raise the value of your home?...