April 26, 2018 is take your kid to work day. In honor of this, I wanted to share an important parenting lesson I learned a few years ago from Miss Moe. You know the age old question our children are asked all the time: What do you want to BE when you grow up? When Miss …
The Tax Man Reapeth – Why I’m Practicing Gratitude
Taxes are due TODAY! We never get a refund anymore; we typically end up with a bill to the tune of at least a few thousand (on top of the thousands we pay throughout the year) dollars. We paid a lot in taxes this year, like a lot. But, instead of grousing (my first reaction) …
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Blame Someone Else Day
The first Friday the 13th of the year (which in 2018 is April) is National Blame Someone Else Day. It's kind of a funny thing to have a National Day about, but there seems to be National Days for all the things these days. People blame others (anyone else) for failures, and more than happily …
The Martyrdom of Busyness
In my office, I sit right next to two of the nicest people I've ever met. They are great, down to earth, and reliable people to work with. They also work many more hours than I do. Sometimes this makes me feel badly for my eight hour day (for the same pay). We all make …
Life Hack Money Saver | Our $2,400 Weekend
Most of Mr. Moe's fond memories from childhood are somehow intertwined with a bicycle ride playing a supporting role. And, he's been ogling the idea of a real bike for more than a few years. His ogling included researching them to death and planning with his brother-in-law a few weekend rides when we come out …
Life Hack Money Saver | Yoga – Studio vs. App
For 2018, one of my many resolutions is to try something new in my physical fitness routine. I was badly needing to shake things up and incorporate some strength training to keep myself strong in the (hopeful) many decades ahead of me. Despite years of running (or really run/walk/jogging while gasping for air) I realized …
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Life Hack Money Saving | Recognizing Cheap vs. Frugal
We are in need of a major lifestyle shift to save enough to retire early and pursue our dream. It'll take tightening our belts more than a little bit, but where is the line between being frugal and being a cheapskate? We are looking to live a life of more frugality, but not cheapness. Some …
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