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What Life Looks Like at $22,433 a Year

A glimpse into my financial present and my financial future.

New Year, New Resolutions

Life changes have meant short-term goal changes but getting out of debt entirely is still my main target.

Are rewards for successfully paying down debt a good idea?

Rewards might be a necessary and deserved part of any debt reduction plan.

How to take a real vacation on a tight budget

My friend Allie tells how she budgeted and saved on her vacation—and how you can replicate her success.

Talking vacations and support groups

Tips for leaving money worries behind on your next vacation.

Cash budgeting with a simple cash budget

How I implemented a cash budget that has helped up live within our means.

Reality is a many faceted thing

The real world has no place in my cash-based future.

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