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How We Track Our Net Worth (and Why It Motivates Us More Than a Budget)

I love a good budget! For years I used YNAB before moving over to EveryDollar. There’s something about the tangibility of seeing a budget laid out, moving dollars from one category to another, that really appeals to me. Every dollar has a job. Every dollar has a place.

Blogging Away Debt · Jun 9, 2025

The House – Finally Done

I hinted at a previous post that there were issues with the sale of the house. Or rather with the mortgage. The sale went like clockwork. Obviously I’m a newbie to selling a house, especially since this was the first one I ever purchased solo. But here’s what happened…

Blogging Away Debt · Jun 9, 2025

Tracking Your Spending Recommendations

Ok, how do you track your spending? I’ve got my budget and my tracking spreadsheet for totals. However, keeping that updated with day to day spending is not going to work. Do you have an app you use? I want something super simple, like input the amount, the category it…

Blogging Away Debt · May 31, 2025

Gratitude and Fresh Starts: The Proceeds from Selling My Home

There are some moments in life when the air just feels different — like you’re breathing lighter for the first time in what feels like years. Selling my home was one of those moments. It wasn’t just about changing addresses. It was about closing a chapter that had been filled…

Blogging Away Debt · May 15, 2025

Selling My Home By Owner: What I Learned and What I’d Do Differently

When I first decided to sell my home by owner (FSBO), it felt equal parts exhilarating and absolutely idiotic. I imagined saving thousands in realtor fees, posting charming photos, and signing papers with the smug satisfaction of someone who “beat the system.” I just knew it would sell quickly!

Blogging Away Debt · May 13, 2025

Tariffs on School Supplies: Why I Bought Early

Over the weekend I saw an article (that I can no longer find – otherwise I’d link it!) about how the new tariffs will be impacting everything from back-to-school shopping to holiday gift buying. It mentioned that many major retailers had initially boosted their orders while tariffs were being discussed…

Blogging Away Debt · May 12, 2025

Budget-Friendly Family Fun in Atlanta: Celebrating Together Without Breaking the Bank

There’s nothing quite like having all my kids under one roof again…especially when it’s to celebrate something as special as Princess’s college graduation! With the mid-week graduation ceremony now behind us, our extended family and friends have returned to their regularly scheduled lives. But now that the big celebration is…

Blogging Away Debt · May 7, 2025

Moving Out

Tomorrow, I sign the closing documents and hand over the keys. This 8 year chapter of my life here in tiny town Georgia is coming to an end. This week has been full of emotions.

Blogging Away Debt · May 1, 2025

Zero Debt. Zero Regrets.

Every once in a while, you reach a milestone in your financial journey that doesn’t just feel good—it feels right.

Blogging Away Debt · Apr 29, 2025

Coffee Chat 2025 edition

It’s been a long time since I’ve hosted a virtual coffee date catch-up! Pour yourself a cup of joe (or tea, or water, or mimosa? – no judgement here), and let’s catch up! If you want to dive into blog archives to see how my life has changed, check out…

Blogging Away Debt · Apr 28, 2025