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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…