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Finding $500: What to do with Extra Income

February 19, 2018 by Penny 29 Comments

What would you do if you found an extra $500 in your budget? I mean, after you dry your tears of joy and dance around the kitchen (quietly, though, there’s a baby). After my salary was slaughtered this year thanks to an unpaid maternity leave and a bizarrely written contract that landed me with a … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save Tagged: budget, e-fund, extra income, mortgage, mortgage payoff, raise, saving, savings, spending

Penny Found: A Planning Ahead Roundup

July 26, 2017 by Penny 6 Comments

There’s nothing quite as unsettling as being caught off guard when it comes to money. While you don’t want to treat every day like the sky is falling (Hi, my name is Penny, and that’s exactly how I used to watch my Vanguard account), you also don’t want to bury your head in the sand. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts Tagged: budget, e-fund, emergency fund, future, insurance, living trust, spending, vacation, will

A Six-Figure Celebration and Shrug

July 10, 2017 by Penny 41 Comments

Our savings account balances just crested six figures. Six figures! I could buy a whole bunch of Jimmy Choos or even a Tesla. We won’t do that, of course. Instead, we’ll celebrate and shrug with our favorite virtual family (that’s you guys). Because if we’re talking about savings, we’ve got to be honest: it can … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save Tagged: baby fund, e-fund, emergency fund, homeowner, savings, six figures

Advice Needed: Savings Accounts…and Stealing?

March 25, 2016 by Penny 26 Comments

Sometimes I think I should turn in my personal finance blogging card. This past week, I’ve been confronted with two different money dilemmas that have me stumped: emergency funds and found money. I understand the basic principles of both. Emergency funds are one of the most talked about topics in personal finance. And na-na na-na … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Savings Tagged: advice, e-fund, emergency fund, found money, gift card, input, pennies, savings

E-Funds & Anchors: The Cheapest $600 Ever Spent

January 15, 2016 by Penny 19 Comments

This week, we paid off Mr. P’s car loan. Approximately 56 minutes after clicking “submit” on the payment, our furnace started squawking. I had a morning appointment to keep, but Mr. P promised to stand at the ready in the basement. I’m not entirely sure what that entailed, but I like to imagine him with … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save, Spend, Stay Tagged: anchor, budgeting, e-fund, emergency fund, expenses, home, home ownership, home repairs, HVAC, planning

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