I have been thinking a lot about the FI movement and how many people might be feeling now that their nest eggs are likely shrinking. (Hopefully temporarily, but still!) I have also been thinking…
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This has been on my list for the past few years. 20% of pre-tax income has been our target for retirement savings — a high enough number that we should be more than on-track…
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Don’t ever take real estate advice from me. We sold our house in December 2019. It didn’t go well, from a financial standpoint. Zillow now shows our house — that no one seemed to…
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1- Bedtime follow up. I feel I must include this! G has transitioned reasonably well to the bunk bed (bottom bunk, obviously!) from her toddler bed. A is now in her own room! Our…
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Amazing comment conversations on yesterday’s post! Thank you all for sharing your wisdom (and for the very respectful mini-debates there — fascinating). I think we will continue celebrating but not rewarding strong efforts. Of…
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I had trouble getting up this morning. Some Mondays (like yesterday), I have a full day of patients plus a 7:50 meeting plus a 5:00 meeting, so it’s essentially GO GO GO for nearly…
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Housekeeping 1- Remember, you can submit audio questions! I would love to hear some of your voices! 2- Apology – A listener pointed out: “In episode 12, you were referencing the yearly calendar and…
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Laura and I are recording a BOBW episode this morning on gifts, and I have to say — I’m feeling pretty uninspired when it comes to gifts for the kids right now. Here is…
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Things previously assumed that have now been called into question due to the lifestyle changes spurred on by the pandemic: 1- Couples need dates nights to remain healthy & happy. Ideally twice a month.…
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First of all, a camp update. We received a refund check for A’s camp yesterday. She was the only one I had preregistered because I was actually planning to send C to camp at…