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Life for the Next Couple of Months

I cannot believe it’s been almost 2 weeks since my mom went home to Heaven. Thank you so much for all of your kind words, prayers and thoughts. This unexpected but expected loss has changed the whole outlook of my summer plans.

Blogging Away Debt · Jun 16

World’s First Trillionaire

SpaceX officially went public on Friday, opening at $135, and closed that same day at $160.95/share. The 19% gain was enough to boost Elon Musk into a financial orbit all on his own – he’s officially the world’s first trillionaire!

Blogging Away Debt · Jun 15

My Mom has Passed

My mom went to be with the Lord last night. Nine and a half years since her initial diagnosis with Lewy Body Dementia, eight and a half years since that diagnosis was modified to Parkinsons with Dementia, and just short of four years on hospice care.

Blogging Away Debt · Jun 4

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The 69-Cent Soap Years

Recently, I was walking with a friend who described how recent inflation has hit her family hard. She said that during the last week of the month, she and her husband are essentially out of spending money and have to be very intentional not to spend a penny. They contribute…

Blogging Away Debt · Jun 4

The Quiet Relief of Being Able to Afford Medical Care

Thank you for all the nice comments and messages on my recent post. A couple of recent unexpected medical bills have reminded me how much life has changed. Not because the bills were catastrophic. But because there was a time in my life when they absolutely would have been.

Blogging Away Debt · May 18

Hope’s Debt Update – May, 2026

Ever since History Buff announced his plan to move in May, my mind has been focused on the big roadtrip. But now I’m back and it’s time to buckle down again – focus on getting more work and grinding out my debt payments.

Blogging Away Debt · May 17

West Coast Roadtrip Complete

Three weeks and one day on the road complete. A whirlwind of seeing the country, packing up a child to move, and lots of days in the car…and we are back.

Blogging Away Debt · May 14

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Ashley’s Big Announcement!

Friends – it is the end of an era!

Blogging Away Debt · May 4

Busy Weeknight Meals that Won’t Break the Bank

We have entered an incredibly busy season for our family. Spring is hubs’ busy time at work, and he’s often stuck there through the dinner time hustle. Meanwhile, the kids are in sports and taking piano lessons and are at the age where they plan friend meet-ups at the mall…

Blogging Away Debt · Apr 24

Texas to Missouri to Vegas – The Plan

Stir crazy, yes. Emotionally drained, yes. Itching for something unknown, yes. And missing my kids, yes. Needing a break from the pressure, yes.

Blogging Away Debt · Apr 6

Spring Break Trip Recap: DC & NYC

We’re back from our Spring Break trip to DC and NYC and I’m happy to report back that it was a great time!

Blogging Away Debt · Apr 6

Hope’s March Summary

I just logged on here for the first time and saw all the comments from my last two posts. And will wade through them and reply shortly. I appreciate your patience. (No, I don’t get notified of comments.)

Blogging Away Debt · Mar 30

Book to Read: Psycholoy of Money

Thank you, Susan, for recommending I read the Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel when I requested book recommendations back in January. I fully appreciate the knowledge gained even though it is an older book. It is evidently pretty popular around here as I got on the wait list for…

Blogging Away Debt · Mar 26

600% increase

As the kids began to file their taxes, I noticed that my daughter had NOT been removed from my health insurance policy when it renewed in January. So last week I made the call to clear that up.

Blogging Away Debt · Mar 23

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Blogging Away Debt · Mar 23

Teen Budget Experiment: One Month Update (And I’m Honestly Surprised)

We’re now in Month 2 of our financial experiment where I give my 13-year-old girls $100/month and they are responsible for buying ALL their own clothes and makeup, plus any “fancy” toiletries (I will continue to buy all their basic necessities).

Blogging Away Debt · Mar 9

The End of My Student Loan Era

I’ve written a lot about my student loans over time as a blogger here. At this point, the student loans are my last remaining debt (besides a mortgage), and this is the year when they’ll officially be GONE! I cannot wait!

Blogging Away Debt · Feb 28

No More Credit

I’m now 99.9% sure that I have updated all my auto-pays both personally and professionally to use either my personal or business debit card or my Apple Cash account (secondary to that is my personal debit.) I’ve worked up a system this past month that feels both manageable and secure…

Blogging Away Debt · Feb 26

Redefining the Parent/Child Relationship

The call outs on my post about my kids beginning to migrate were SPOT ON! And as I’ve heard about their plans, I’ve had the same fears. Can I set better boundaries? Be consistent in saying NO or rather, not offering financial help? And essentially reset, the relationship as a…

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Blogging Away Debt · Feb 23

Hope’s Debt Update – February, 2026

Well, I’m not where I want to be, where I planned to be, but I am further than I was.

Blogging Away Debt · Feb 16

The Migration has Begun

One started submitting their resume early last year.

Blogging Away Debt · Feb 16

Planning for Early Retirement

First – thanks for all the thoughtful comments on my last post, Teaching Teens to Budget! There was great dialogue in the comments and I can’t wait to give a one-month update after this month passes (February is our first month with this experiment in effect).

Blogging Away Debt · Feb 9

First Credit Card Free Month

Beginning next month, March 1, I have officially decided to operate on a cash only basis. I will be working this month to prepare for this really big change.

Blogging Away Debt · Feb 5

Why I’m Budgeting for Peace (Not Impressing Anyone) in 2026

I’m working on a new budget with the thought of being cash only. It’s really a new mindset. And a bit scary. You can see my 2025 budget here.)

Blogging Away Debt · Feb 2

Teaching Teens to Budget – Update

Just over six months ago, I wrote a post about an interesting parenting tactic for helping teach teens how to budget.

Blogging Away Debt · Feb 1

The Least Romantic but Most Loving Thing I’m Doing This February

As I have finally decided to make my move to Texas official, I’ve realized it’s also time to do something incredibly responsible: Update my “If Something Happens to Me” file. This is not morbid. This is not pessimistic. This is not me assuming the worst. This is me acknowledging that…

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