Kaylie

Financial Lessons From My Shower

A few years ago we had some work done on our shower. Later that night, after…
New Year Planning Agenda for You and Your Partner to Have the Best Year Yet!

Something Cassie and I have done every January that we’ve been married is schedule a day…
Purchase With The Everyday in Mind (Not the Once a Year Your Family Visits)

Cassie and I will sometimes find ourselves watching House Hunters International if we’re having a lazy…
Factoring Opportunity Cost into the Rent V. Buy Analysis

A while back I wrote a piece comparing buying our house vs renting in the same…
Why You’re Better Off Without a Financial Advisor

When you first start taking your finances seriously it can be easy to jump to the…
Thoughts On Financial Resilience After Hurricane Milton

It’s been a rough hurricane season for Sarasota. Earlier this summer we had unexpected terrible flooding…
Let Me Reintroduce Myself…

Hey there! It’s been a while since I posted anything here, and even longer since I’ve…
How the Cost of Home Ownership Compares to Renting – Our Real Numbers

If you want to buy a house because you think it will cost you less than…
5 Reasons Why You Should Save for the Future (Even When It Feels Like the End of the World)

Doom-spending isn’t going to make you feel better. Here’s why you should still be saving for…
YNAB More Money Challenge: Final Results!

We’ve officially finished YNAB’S 30 Day More Money Challenge and the results are in! When we…