Negotiation skills are secret weapons for getting to financial independence early.

How a marathon runner with kids and a hungry husband keeps her grocery budget intact.

The joys of voluntary unemployment (bubble baths allowed any time of day)

The early days of mini retirement

And what might be next for our family

What is Mr. Sense up to these days?

One week without any internet browsing… but a lot more Bible reading

What’s going on these days?!

Interested in learning about personal finance from a Christian perspective? Do you want to meet up in real life (and meet my mom, too!)? I’ll be at Trinity Episcopal Church in Staunton, Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:00. Come join us!

What our family spent in 2024.

Mammon Sense discusses The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt

How is it almost Christmas already?!

What assets are we buying during these unpredictable times?

News flash: you can be a great parent without getting a second mortgage on your house to pay for all the fast food and new shoes!

Breaking down our monthly spending one category at a time!

I love reading inspiring books (generally sourced from the public library, of course).

Is running 26+ miles easier or harder than saving $1M+?

How to avoid budget busting home repairs while learning lots of new skills!

Mr. Sense discusses his favorite way to save money on vacation.

Does anyone actually enjoy buying paper towels or shampoo?