This past Sunday, my family (wife and 2 kids) decided to go to the nature park. Actually, it was more my wife’s idea, but since the temperature this past Sunday in our neck of the country was almost 80 degree, it sounded like a wonderful idea. So we went a park close by that was… Continue reading A Frugal And Fun Trip To The Park
Category: Family
Why We Didn’t Buy The Most House We Could Afford
Today, I decided to give my story on why we decided to build the house that we currently have. My Upbringing: I come from a family were both my grandparents and parents either paid off their mortgages early or never had a mortgage. Both never liked being in debt long, at least not consumer debt.… Continue reading Why We Didn’t Buy The Most House We Could Afford
The Power Of Spousal Teamwork
I was reading an article called “Our Stock Portfolio” over at “Budgeting in the Fun Stuff“‘s site that she and her husband built. While her husband mainly does the investing, I can tell that she’s proud of him and supportive. It’s a solid portfolio of great dividend stocks that they have built during “The Great Recession” while prices were… Continue reading The Power Of Spousal Teamwork
Lessons Learned From a Funeral
I had this entire week mapped out in exact details as to what I was going to do! Then it happened, I get a phone call telling me that an old friend’s dad had pasted away, and the calling hours was tonight! Event though I haven’t seen my friend or his parents for years, I… Continue reading Lessons Learned From a Funeral