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I’ve been quiet lately, enjoying some solitude and some serious contemplation. Aside from paying off debt and trying to get my financial life in order (just dropped $800 on my …

My parents and I have starkly different lifestyles and views on money.  They are, for the most part spenders and I am a saver. They go out to eat at …

I haven’t been single for almost 5 years and I’m pretty happy about it. I love my partner, we have a nice life together, support each other and in general, …

I paid off my debt! I am debt free! All $53,000 left of my student loans are gone! Ha, I wish. April Fools.  It’s nice motivation to actually practice writing …

When I moved to Portland, I didn’t have a place to live, a job, health insurance or any friends. All I had was my love and some blind faith that …

What if I told you that you could get a facial, pedicure, haircut, massage and three course gourmet meal for $69? Would you believe me? As of two weeks ago, …

I’m a workaholic.  I love working on projects, securing new gigs and making things happen.  For many years now, I’ve been busy almost every night of the week. Before, it …

There was a time in my life where I thought I had everything. I had an awesome job, found the love of my life, and was surrounded by friends and …

Student loans suck. There are no two ways about it. Graduating from school, after working so hard is supposed to be a highlight in young people’s lives, and instead it’s …

I don’t know about you, but I work in front of a computer….all day. After 8 hours of doing work, my contacts slowly deteriorating from crazy super computer rays, the …