Category Archives: Budget & Money

Not a Day Trader

Over the years, I’ve worked at quite a few different jobs. I’ve been a grocery bagger, a lawn worker, a clerk/typist and a soldier. I’ve sold fish wholesale and worked the front desk at several hotels. I’ve spent time as … Continue reading

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Falling Off the Budget Wagon?

Some of you, especially those who know us well, may be wondering if there is some significance to our recent silence on the blog. September 1st came and went without a post, trumpeting our financial stewardship success. Some readers are … Continue reading

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Budget Accounting Day

As is our newfound, month-end habit, Kathy and I braced ourselves for Budget Accounting Day (BAD). “What do you think, shall we Do The Budget tonight?” Kathy asked, hoping I’d say “No”. (Doing the Budget is nothing like Doing the … Continue reading

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Hooray for Fred Meyer

A little more than a week ago, I bought a set of patio furniture for Kathy’s birthday, as discussed in Birthday Bash. I was feeling very virtuous because I had used my hoarded computer fund to purchase the furniture, but … Continue reading

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91 Days of Ramsey

It has now been three months since we began living according to a budget, and we are astounded with God’s kindness and graciousness to us. In that time, thanks to God’s faithful provision to us, we have been able to … Continue reading

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