Amazing news!
I am doing so much better. I was just hired as a part-time librarian at the local public library system. I will work 20 hours a week, along with my online contract job. I will also continue to do...
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So many good things…
I’ve been working at my job for just over a month now, and I’m settling in well. I really enjoy my co-workers and the job itself is rewarding. I feel blessed. The stress levels are very manageable,...
View ArticleA turn of events…
My fiancee lost his job and we decided to back out of the house contract. I feel relieved, even though he found a job about a week and a half later. I would have had to take about $12,000 out of my...
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Free income-based tax preparation assistance
If you or your family made $54,000 or less during the year 2016, you qualify for free tax preparation assistance through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) or AARP. I have used this service before...
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5 Important things even money can’t buy
Image source: powerofpositivity.com Good health. Let’s face it, no amount of money can buy someone good health. If you’re wealthy, in terms of finances, but you’ve taken lousy care of your health...
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1 full-time job + 2 side hustles=freedom
Image source: liveinthegrey.com Today I filled out a background check form to begin side hustle #2. I found out the results came back clear, as I knew they would. I will be working as an open house...
View ArticleFeeling politically & financially exhausted
I don’t normally get into politics on my blog, but with what is going on in Washington, D.C., I felt I needed to speak out. If I offend some people, that’s fine. I have freedom of speech (at least for...
View ArticleLooking at houses…again…
At the enthusiasm of my fiancee, we are again looking at houses and townhomes. The market seems to have stabilized, and we really need a bigger space. Last weekend we made an offer that wasn’t...
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We got (another) house!
We found a nice house a little north of where we live now, with an HOA. The community has a nice pool and tennis courts. We will have to rip out the carpet and my fiancee will be installing Pergo...
View ArticleThe long and winding road to homeownership…
Our last real estate deal fell through for a variety of reasons. The owners didn’t respond to our realtor’s requests to make requested repairs. I got nervous and we pulled out of the deal. We did put...
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