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After 7 years of marriage, my wife sold her engagement ring

In 2006, I made the (at the time) largest purchase of my life — I put down $6,000 for a new, custom 1-carat diamond engagement ring at a…
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How to have a Thrifty Valentine’s Day

How to have a Thrifty Valentine’s Day

Jewelry, flowers, and bears, oh my! If you’re not careful, this holiday is a great way to burn a hole in your wallet.
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My one word resolution for 2016 — Thrifty

My one word resolution for 2016 — Thrifty

Most resolutions are failures. More and more are rebelling and going to something simpler, something cleaner — a single “focus word” for…
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The real root of all evil

The real root of all evil

1 Timothy 6:10 is one of the most misquoted passages from the bible (though Pulp Fiction’s take on Ezekiel 25:17 is another good one). I’ve…
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Chris DurheimJan 30
How to Trick Yourself into Paying Off Your 30-year Mortgage in 12.4 years and Saving $68,000

How to Trick Yourself into Paying Off Your 30-year Mortgage in 12.4 years and Saving $68,000

Home ownership is a beautiful thing. There’s amazing freedom in knowing you own your space and that you don’t have any monthly obligations…
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What I learned from living with less

What I learned from living with less

To an outside observer, it might look I’m going through a midlife crisis.
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How kicking my soda habit is fueling my retirement

How kicking my soda habit is fueling my retirement

I used to love Diet Mountain Dew. That might not even be a strong enough statement — I was pretty much addicted to it. It was my source of…
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