Kids And Family
Going Into Disney Mode
Five years ago, we decided to do what millions of people do every year. We decided to take a magical trip to Disneyland. My oldest was obsessed with the Pixar movie Cars. What better way to feed into this obsession than by visiting a theme park that had an entire section dedicated to this movie?…
Read MoreWhat is lighting your FIRE?
So why did I use the acronym FIRE in my title? This was a new term for me up until recently. But once I found out what it was, it resonated very deeply with me. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. You have enough accumulated in your investments that you can live off of…
Read MoreSaving For College 101
Updated May 2021 Being in a profession that is no stranger to student debt, college savings became a priority when we were expecting our first child, as I think it should for many of those that expect their children to attend college. First, let me hit you with some scary statistics. Not for shock…
Read MoreThe Value Of A Stay At Home Mother….With A DVM
Updated October 2020 If you had asked me as a first year veterinary student what I planned to do once I had children, I would have given you a blank stare. Don’t get me wrong. There was no doubt that I wanted children…eventually. But hey, I was focusing on getting my degree and I didn’t…
Read MoreA Fundraiser, A Pile Of Cash, And A Teachable Moment
When was the last time you saw a sizable pile of cash? And no, movies involving suitcases stuffed with $100 bills don’t count. Cash is becoming less visible in our everyday lives. There are predictions that we will eventually become a completely cashless society. Money transactions using credit cards, online banking services, and our smartphones…
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