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A New Low for Stacking Benjamins
So you thought things were bad enough for the beleaguered Stacking Benjamins podcast? Think again. Not only are Joe and OG still broadcasting out of Joe’s mom’s basement, but Joe is now turning to this deranged website for roundtable discussion fodder. Yes, on today’s podcast, Joe and the gang will be discussing my “Six Ways…
The Laser-Focus Positivity Challenge
Today I propose the Laser-Focus Positivity Challenge, and let me preface the challenge by saying I hate the word positivity. It may be a real word, but it sounds made-up. Do you know what kind of people use words like positivity? It’s the same ones who say, “Between you and I”—in an attempt to sound…
There’s Nothing Like a Death to Give New Meaning to Financial Independence
Any lingering doubts we had about quitting our jobs next October disappeared when Mr. Groovy’s grandmother passed away almost two weeks ago. There’s nothing like a death to give new meaning to financial independence. “Nanna” was 96 years old. She had 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was a sweetheart of a…
Freedom Countdown: T Minus Eight Months
It’s finally starting to feel real, folks. Mr. Groovy and I are quitting our jobs in early October. Since we set the date a few months ago we’ve been in a holding pattern. But now that freedom is eight months away, it’s time to prepare for a smooth transition. Here’s an outline of the steps…
A Jewish Wife’s Perspective on Christmas
Follow my blog with Bloglovin As a kid, I was always lonely around Christmas-time. Growing up Jewish, I felt I was sitting on the sidelines of a major event celebrated by the rest of the world. Oh, my family lit the menorah and we exchanged gifts for Hanukkah, but Hanukkah just isn’t Christmas. Then there…