Life as a single mom was no walk in the park. Add a variable income to the mix, and it often felt like I was trying to build ...

Thanksgiving came and went in a flurry of food, laughter, and cherished moments, and just like that, the holiday season is ...

We have always done road trips. Princess and Gymnast took their first road trips a week after they were born. And as the kids ...

As any long term BAD reader knows, I love to gamify finances. It keeps me motivated. And this year was no different. I decided earlier in the year that my Christmas budget would depend wholly on my $5 ...

Ashley’s post on the opening of the 2025 Open Enrollment season reminded me that I planned to take a look at healthcare ...

I mentioned a month or so ago that I had decided to sell my home next year. Then I took a 3 week trip to Texas, followed ...

I just published a post about my 2025 Financial Goals. It’s nearing the end of the year, so it seems like a good time to reflect back on my 2024 Financial Goals and see how things have gone.

Thanks so much to those who left thoughtful comments on my post about Open Enrollment! It’s given me a lot of food for ...

Getting of out debt can be a significant challenge. One thing that helps is getting a supportive community. Online forums are good place to start. So, here are some sites to check. Finally, we would ...