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Life Update - July 2020
We're back for another life update from July 2020. A month full of outdoors fun and activities, and we even met our savings goals!

Blake
Aug 1, 20204 min read
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How much home can you afford
When searching for a home you can truly afford, it's important to factor in all of the expenses that come with owning a home.

Blake
Jul 25, 20204 min read
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How we got a flight for FREE
Ever wanted to fly somewhere for free? Me too. Here i explain how you can do it, and it's completely legal! All thanks to travel rewards.

Blake
Jul 20, 20204 min read
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Life Update - June 2020
Half a year done & dusted! We're back with another life update & to check our progress toward FIRE. Trending well to meet our 2020 goal.

Blake
Jul 4, 20204 min read
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How to Build a Bulletproof Budget
Need to make a budget but don't know where to start? Don't worry, we've got you covered. We go through income, expenses, tracking & more.

Blake
Jun 28, 20208 min read
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The Pros & Cons of Credit Cards
When used responsibly, credit cards can be fantastic. However, there are some downsides to watch out for. Here are 4 of the top pros & cons.

Blake
Jun 20, 20205 min read
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How to improve your credit score
Credit scores range from 300 to over 850. It's impacted by 5 categories & measures how well you manage debt. Find how to improve it here.

Blake
Jun 14, 20206 min read
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May 20 Life Update
Back for another update for May 2020. Here we'll speak about our savings progress, net worth, & all other activities completed in the month.

FIRE with a family
Jun 6, 20203 min read
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Get to know your Net Worth
Do you know your net worth or why it's important? Here I'll teach you how and why it's a number you should get familiar with.

FIRE with a family
Jun 3, 20204 min read
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Living with a shopping addiction
Living with a shopping addiction is no easy feat. Holding back & not buying every item that pops up can be a daily struggle. 3 tips to help!

FIRE with a family
May 30, 20204 min read
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The difference between frugal & cheap
Frugal and cheap are often used interchangeably. In fact they are very different. Which one are you?

FIRE with a family
May 26, 20203 min read
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What can $100 really get you?
$100 today is worth far less than 30 years ago. What can you get for $100 today? Here are 3 money hacks that will surprise you.

FIRE with a family
May 23, 20203 min read
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The market is crashing! Am I losing my retirement money?
Worried about what happens to your nest egg during a market crash? It's a valid question. Here's what most people don't know.

FIRE with a family
May 19, 20203 min read
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How to save money while stuck at home
Quarantine and self-isolation definitely helps boost your savings rate. 4 months down and half way to our full year goal.

FIRE with a family
May 16, 20204 min read
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The best of a bad situation
Everything takes a hit when a pandemic strikes. Fortunate enough to keep our jobs, we managed to reduce expenses & exceed our savings goal

FIRE with a family
May 12, 20203 min read
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Time to fill that emergency fund
We've started our snowball and paid down two big debts. Time to finish building that emergency fund.

FIRE with a family
May 9, 20205 min read
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Setting a budget, and sticking to it
We know setting a budget is a crucial step, but how do you stick to it? We share a few of our thoughts that have helped us along the way

FIRE with a family
May 5, 20204 min read
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Our first victory
The plan is working! Read on to find out which debt we decide to pay first.

FIRE with a family
May 2, 20204 min read
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The choice to build wealth, not debt
Turning our finances around wasn't going to be easy, but we now have a plan to make that goal a reality.

FIRE with a family
Apr 28, 20204 min read
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How did we get into this position?
Before you can save money you have to be in control of your debt. See how our debt journey started here.

FIRE with a family
Apr 25, 20204 min read
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