Planning Ahead

52 Experiences Check-In: Q2 2023
Liann

52 Experiences Check-In: Q2 2023

In the last few months, time has seemed to pass by slowly and quickly all at once. Have you ever felt this way before? It’s a strange sensation. As Brian and I wrap up the second quarter of the year,

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52 Experiences Check-In Q1
Liann

52 Experiences Check-In: Q1 2023

Three months down, nine more to go. The first quarter of the year has been a busy one. To be quite honest, as I think back on Q1 , I realize how much of it has been a blur! I

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Turn Your Tax Refund into an Investment
Liann

Turn Your Tax Refund into an Investment

How did your taxes turn out this year? If you haven’t finished them yet, you have until April 18th to file them! Brian and I wrapped up our taxes a few weeks ago. It’s a nice weight off our shoulders,

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Simplify Your Weekends
Liann

6 Actionable Ways to Simplify Your Weekends

Do your workweeks ever seem to fly by in a blur? Whether you’re heads-down focused on a single task or running around like crazy, things can feel hectic during the week. Errands, chores, and other tasks tend to pile up

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Accelerate Your Holiday Savings
Liann

How to Accelerate Your Holiday Savings

How would you like to enjoy your holidays? As we move into November, Brian and I are looking forward to slowing down. This will be our first slow holiday season together. Despite my intentions of creating quiet holidays, they’ve always

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Year-End Money Moves
Liann

Money Moves to Consider Before Year-End

The end of the year is on the horizon. With just over two months left, it’s a great time to check in on your financial commitments and forecast. Holiday expenses, insurance options, and overall future planning are often part of

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Liann

Why We Put 10% Down on Our House

Growing up, I always heard that you should expect to put down 20% of the purchase price when you are ready to buy a home. A down payment is the upfront cost you pay out-of-pocket rather than borrowing. This amount

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5 Key Steps We Take Before Traveling Abroad
Liann

5 Key Steps We Take Before Traveling Abroad

Brian and I are in the throes of planning our Italian getaway. With a few months to go, we are finally narrowing down our route and starting to look at train tickets. We originally planned to rent a car, but

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