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Celebrating Your Money Wins – Volume 5

July 27, 2018 by Penny 5 Comments

You know the best wins come on the heels of a loss. And that’s exactly how I’m feeling about my money win this week. In other words, boy, did I make a money booboo. I bought something at Kohl’s and I went to pay my bill online right away. Because that’s what I do at … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Celebrate Tagged: celebrate, cell phones, debt, DIY, home repair, homeowners, landscaping, marriage, middle class, money wins, phones, savings, wedding

Frugally Awesome…or Awkward: Lawn Mower Edition

July 23, 2018 by Penny 22 Comments

This series took a hiatus for a while. But I don’t want you to think for one second it was because I haven’t been my usual frugal awkward self. I have. I have. I still chirp, “You too!” when a server tells me to enjoy my meal. I still wave at strangers who are waving … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Wonder Tagged: awkward, DIY, frugal, homeowner, homeownership, marriage, repair

A Home-Buying Secret: I Bought Our House

October 31, 2016 by Penny 47 Comments

Four years ago, I bought our house. I know what you’re thinking. But no, this isn’t one of the many times where I type I even though I really mean we. I purchased our house. And it seems like the strangest secret in the world to finally share and celebrate because even though the house was … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spend Tagged: bought our house, couples, debt, house, joint finances, marriage, mortgage, relationship

Money, Marriage, and Motorcycles

August 29, 2016 by Penny 26 Comments

I don’t hate my husband’s motorcycle. I mean, it gets better mileage than his car, and it’s not like I didn’t know about it before we got married. So I try to maintain a cool, wary distance from it. You know, when I’m not giving it the side eye for taking up space in our … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: extra money, marriage, money, motorcycle, selling

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