Blogging Away Debt

I’ve been on a CASH ONLY basis since I took the Dave Ramsey course this past spring. It just made sense to me in a way few things have. And I dove right in. Current Circumstances Now just a reminder of or introduction to my current life for those that haven’t been here that long. […] The post Three Things I have Learned being Cash Only appeare

I have a secret I’ve been keeping from you all. I recently applied for a very high-level role in academic administration. While I wasn’t sure that I wanted to go into academic admin, the job description sounded like it was written specifically for me. It was in perfect alignment with my skills, talents, and interests. […] The post Grateful for

My only remaining debt is my Student Loan. I had hoped to have it paid off this year. But as I mentioned in my last post, my continued goal with the lower income and ultimate goal of being self sufficient again when the need arises is driving me to focus on savings instead of paying […] The post Hope’s Debt Update – October, 2026 appeared fir

I want to write about my hurt and my anger. I want to write about how unfair things are. But I can’t. I can’t write about something that would disparage someone else. I can’t write about my feelings because I’ve been told not to let how one is treated vs me to affect me by […] The post What I Want to Write appeared first on Blogging Away Debt

Let’s talk about the side hustle that doesn’t feel like work most days. Dog sitting. I’ve been doing this on Rover for a while now. And this summer, it actually added up to something real. Here’s what Rover alone paid out. April: $202.50 July into August: $672.00 Early September: $144.00 That’s just Rover. That doesn’t […] The post My Side Hu

  Back in February I started a radical experiment…. I started giving my 14-year old twin girls a budget of $100/month each. They have to use that money to buy all of their clothes, shoes, accessories, make-up, skincare, and fancy toiletries (I buy the basics). I gave a one-month update back in March. But now that […] The post 7 Month Update on

I keep learning something new about grief. It’s not just mine I’m carrying right now…It’s dad’s too. I’m the caretaker. So most days, I’m not just working through my own loss. I’m walking through his. Both at the same time. That’s a heavier load than I expected, if I’m honest. It’s hard. GriefShare helps. Dad […] The post Grieving Alongside M

Some weeks life just… piles up. That’s where I am right now. Job applications. Family meetings about mom’s estate. Taking over dad’s bills. Planning one more road trip with him. Leading a small group on Saturdays through my church. And juggling an ever changing roster of clients and projects. All at once. So let’s talk […] The post What My Mon