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Since it's a slow Friday at work, here are some random questions for you: 1. What TV shows/movies are you or will you be watching? We love MasterChef, and I love watching the trainwreck that is … (View Post)

I would probably do a HELOC instead of a cash-out refi, unless the rates are significantly better. I've done the $25K house renovation from cash savings before, and while it's great that we… (View Post)

Well H is en route to the beach for a "work trip" without me, so... Friday: I will watch a girly movie with the cats and probably have pizza and ice cream Saturday: errands, studying, some … (View Post)

I think the point about lifestyle creep vs. Joneses is a really good one. When I think of "keeping up with the Joneses" I imagine buying stuff I don't need, care about, or particularly… (View Post)

This is definitely true for us with respect to my lifelong friends. Not so much with H's lifelong friends. I grew up in a more rural community, so the notion of going to Europe every year is to… (View Post)