DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

Managing Money in a Quiet Season of Life

No one really talks about the quiet seasons of life. Or as I am calling this season…the “Huh?” season.

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 31

Financial Peace University

I can’t remember if I shared that I signed up for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University at my church last fall. It cost $25. I remember when Beks wrote about it many years ago, but really never thought it was for me.

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 28

A Blast from the Past – Izzy Update

Many long time readers will recall when we were moving from the 900 square foot apartment to the trailer some 10-ish years ago, we had to re-home our animals. It was a terribly hard time.

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 25

Lots of New Things this Year

Ok, I’ve officially said Goodbye to 2025 and it feels so good. Although there were so, so many good things last year, the heavy is not something I want to ever revisit. Therefore, I am 100% fully focused on this year.

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 7

Ashley’s 2025 Financial Goals – Status Update

Happy New Year everyone!

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 5

Hope’s Debt Update – January, 2026

Phew! I didn’t realize that I didn’t check in here even one time last month. I apologize for that. The holidays and all the peopling and visiting family…it was a lot for this introverted mama. I loved having the kids here, but man, was I glad when everyone went home…

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 2

Saying Goodbye to 2025!

Yes, I know I probably should have done this last year, literally. But these last weeks have been so crazy. Kids flying in and out. Mom has had some concerns that required attention. And the holidays…need I say more?

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 1

Balancing Assets

As I’m thinking about things like the possibility of an early retirement (or not – see my last blog post), it’s gotten me thinking more earnestly about where all of our assets are located and whether we’re adequately diversifying our portfolio. For most of my working life, my investments have…

Blogging Away Debt · Dec 22, 2025

Catching FIRE: Early Retirement Possibilities

One of my long-term goals is to retire early. Early in my debt-reduction days, I learned about the FIRE movement and it really appealed to me. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The philosophy is to stay out of debt and have a high rate of savings, living below…

Blogging Away Debt · Dec 8, 2025

Return to Homemade Dog Food

I’ve recently returned to making my dog’s food. I did it for years after we first got our dog’s in Georgia, primarily because of Cali’s sensitive stomach. I’ve returned for the same reason. I don’t know if it’s the environment change, nerves, old age, or what, but she began having…

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 25, 2025