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Home, Health, & Hunger (Jun. 2023 Update)

Learn how we managed our FIRE budget in June and took care of our home & health. And help us pick which nonprofit to support to fight hunger by voting!

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How We Spent 46 Days in Europe for <$7K (May 2023 Update)

Discover how we traveled through 3 countries for 6 weeks and cut our costs by half with rewards points. Plus, support a charity that teaches swimming.

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The Cost of Illness & Health (Feb. 2023 Update)

Over the course of spending multiple weeks ill in February, we began booking our spring travel and sorted out our health and dental insurance changes.

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9 Night Transatlantic Cruise for $434?! (Dec. 2022 Update)

…AND $200 of liquor?! It’s all part of our Portugal to USA travel adventure for $60/night! See how we did it along with the rest of our monthly FIRE budget!

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The PNW’s High Cost of Living (Nov. 2022 Update)

See what Chris’s adventures throughout the Pacific Northwest did to our November FIRE budget just before we set off (and set sail) across the Atlantic!

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The Market Dropped a Boatload (Aug. 2022 Update)

Hoping for smooth sailing to recover after a 4.2% drop in the market while actually learning to sail! Plus, our poll on cancer charities.

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Beat the Summer Heat! (Jul. 2022 Update)

We recovered >$100K in our investments while taking in the beach but missed our FIRE goal. Plus: we donate to disaster relief charities!

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How We Hit 2 Milestones in 1 Month (Apr. 2022 Update)

We explain how we reached two big milestones (not necessarily good ones!) this month, talk about taxes, and review charities for digital equity.

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A Last Minute Travel Surprise (Mar. 2022 Update)

We flew to Florida to give the best birthday gift ever, review our monthly budget, and celebrate Earth Day through our charity poll!

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Escaping to Puerto Rico Before Taxes Hit! (Feb. 2022 Update)

We set out for a beachy reprieve and a little island time before tax season sets in as we review our monthly budget and feature nonprofits helping Ukraine!