How hard is it to stay in shape at mid-life? Over a year ago, I decided to take the plunge into submitting my DNA to 23 and Me to find out a little more about my ancestry and my health. I must admit, I haven’t poured over the data and only initially logged into the […]
What does lower back pain have to do with personal finance? I must admit, I never expected to be writing about lower back pain on this site. I started this web site to help others and to share some of my story. Truthfully, my core passions include personal finance and frugality. However, I found so […]
Taking off a year, turned into two For those that might not be familiar with my story of taking a year off, you can get caught up here. Well, now that year will turn into two at the end of January 2018. I still see the time off as a valuable investment in myself. It […]
Financial success is more than Buy Low and Sell High Coming up on the one year anniversary of my Mother-in-law’s death. It’s a bitter-sweet time for me. I had known my MIL for more than 30 years. I can hear some questions flying now….”What the hell does this have to do with personal finance?” The […]
Pinching pennies Sometimes I want to pinch pennies so hard, I want their grandchildren to feel it. Everyone has their own way of saving a little money here and there. I thought I’d create something I could share each week. None of this stuff is brain surgery, it simply takes some commitment and […]
Get the belly off with breakfast Ok. I finally said enough is enough. On July 1st of this year, I was 198 pounds. Not skinny by any means, but moving in the right direction. Two days ago, I weighed in at 212. A 14 pound gain in less than two months. What caused it? Well, […]
Milestones and Time This past year, I celebrated a big Birthday, turning 50. As I talk to other friends about reaching this milestone, I notice a recurring theme. “Wow! I can’t believe we made it this far!”. In my 50’s and beyond, I don’t only want to survive, I want to thrive, and that is […]