Traveling part one: before departure
Foster your goal KJ: Much like any story, every goal has a great beginning, middle, and end. This goal of ours started with a great beginning. Angela came to me with a goal that was her number one...
View ArticleEstate planning 101
KJ: I’m not an attorney, so you should speak with a licensed professional to help walk you through all of these steps, but this post is designed to be an introductory discussion on what you need to...
View ArticleTraveling part two: during the trip
And here starts the second post in our travel series. If you missed our other posts, check them out at: traveling part one: before departure and traveling part three: after arrival. Keep your goal in...
View ArticlePay yourself first
Pay yourself first mentality KJ: Learning to develop good savings habits is an acquired skill, and one that requires both patience and self-control. There are some ways to help make the process just a...
View ArticleTraveling part three: after arrival
This is the third and final post of our series on travel. If you missed the first and second posts, please check them out at: traveling part one: before departure and traveling part two: during the...
View ArticleManaging a variable income
KJ: If you’re like most Americans, your income is variable (in some form or fashion). Realistically, not all that many people have a fixed income that is unchanged from month-to-month. So, how do you...
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Buying a new(ish) car
KJ: One discussion we’ve had several times over the years has actually been a little contentious at times: how long do you keep a car before you call it quits? The answer is seldom clear. Unless you...
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Six reasons why it pays to pay attention
AJ: Customer service is incredibly important to me. I am continually startled and appalled when I am promised one thing but what is delivered doesn’t align with that. I can appreciate an opportunist as...
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“The Dream Job”
AJ: I remember as a high schooler and college student repeatedly saying “I don’t know what I want to do with my life, I could be happy doing a lot of different things!” and that really still holds...
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Intro to funding education
KJ: There are several ways this post could go with the primary focus being philosophical or it could strictly be an informational post on ways to fund your children’s education. We decided to mix the...
View ArticleAn introduction to life insurance
KJ: Do I need life insurance? If so, how much is enough? What type of insurance should I get? These are three very frequent questions when it comes to life insurance, and the answer to each one is a...
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Making sense of life insurance
KJ: Now that we’ve covered an introduction to life insurance, we wanted to focus on some of the common uses for life insurance coverage. Common uses for life insurance Life insurance in my mind has...
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A guide for when to buy everything!
KJ: So this is a quick post, but one of the things I have become particularly fond of lately are the great little images called “infographics.” Basically, it’s where you put together a summary on one...
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What to look for as a new employee
KJ: So with the economy turning around – albeit quite sluggishly these past four years – chances are you’ve recently moved to a new job or are considering a new opportunity. Here are some steps on what...
View ArticleLeverage your resources
AJ: I’m a big fan of leveraging the strengths and connections of the people around you to get what you want. People are well acquainted with (and comfortable leveraging) networking for business...
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Who manages the money?
AJ: Who manages the money in your household? There are a few clear answers to this question: 1. You 2. Your spouse/partner 3. No one Do you manage the money? Do you differentiate between who actually...
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Take stock!
AJ: A little over a year ago Kirby and I were in desperate need of a break from life. Our jobs were as demanding as ever, we had spent six months mourning the loss of a sweet kitten and we needed room...
View ArticleKnowing where you stand
KJ: One of the things that’s easy to do when you’re young is to simply think about what tomorrow will bring and that you don’t need to make any changes to your lifestyle now. How many times have you...
View ArticleGuest Post: 4 things to do before you retire
We are always looking to provide new perspectives on saving and retirement, so we have chosen the below guest post written by Celina Jones. Please enjoy! 4 Things to Do Before You Retire You work hard...
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One car family
KJ: I’ve read a lot about people taking the plunge to live in a one-car (or no car!) family. It’s a bit challenging with where we live to do this given that the public transportation in our area is...
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