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How $39 Changed Our Mortgage Payoff Journey Forever

January 22, 2020 by Penny 29 Comments
How $39 Started Our Mortgage Payoff Journey

Last year was a good year for our mortgage. More accurately, it was a good year for making strides toward getting RID of our mortgage. Not only did our principal dip below six figures for the first time; we also managed to put one of the highest amounts of money toward our principal ever. Thanks … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spend Tagged: debt, debt free, debt paydown, debt payoff, extra mortgage payment, interest, mortgage, mortgage debt, principal

Yes, I Still Hate My Mortgage: Q4 2018 Recap

December 28, 2018 by Penny 18 Comments
Extra Mortgage Principal Goals 2018

OK, OK. It’s not technically the end of the quarter. But I’m on winter break, so I don’t really know what day, what week, or what year it is. Plus, everyone and their uncle blogger buddy is posting 2018 recaps. Since I don’t set yearly goals (mostly because I’m probably the world’s worst goal setter … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Plan Tagged: 529, college fund, debt, decluttering, financial goals, Fitbit, fitness, goals, health, mortgage, mortgage payment, principal, sustainable

Here’s to Failure: 2018 First Quarter Recap

April 2, 2018 by Penny 23 Comments

There’s perennial talk about the importance of goal setting in personal finance. SMART goals, checklists, apps abound. All of these posts and tools are designed to set people up for success. Looking ahead, though, I am not just interested in success. I’m looking to fail. Here’s why: Looking to Fail There’s real bravery and power … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Plan Tagged: 529, failure, Fitbit, goals, health, interest, mortgage, principal, recap

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