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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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Psychology

Why Volunteerism Could Be Your Life’s Greatest Vocation

Why volunteer? It could become your life’s work—by lifting up a cause you believe in, you might just find the community and purpose we all crave.

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How $8K in Spending & Volunteerism Defined Our Month (Jun. 2022 Update)

From Portugal and Spain for fun and adventure to Peru for medical volunteerism, this is how we spent $8K in our June budget and saved thousands on hotels!

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From Portugal to Peru—Adventure Begins! (May. 2022 Update)

Our travel adventures and summer vacation begin with a trip to Portugal! We’re volunteering (and donating) to Peru—come vote for which nonprofit!

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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!

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Stopping Thieves in the Night! (Jan. 2022 Update)

Catalytic converter thieves on the prowl didn’t stop us from beating our FIRE goal! And we celebrate Black history month with our racial equity charity poll.

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Finance

How a NYE Windfall Made Our Biggest Money Mistake of 2021

Our biggest financial mistake of the year didn’t arrive until late December but once the dust settles, it’ll likely have cost us some $15K+! Avoid our failure!

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$86K in Dividends + a Huge Tax Mistake (Dec. 2021 Update)

A month’s worth of holiday fun and a huge surprise on Dec 31st that’s going to cost us big time! We also review healthcare worker relief charities!