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We budget $400/month but are usually under. That said, when we have something to celebrate, we typically do a very nice dinner in that will run around $40-$50 for wine, nice steaks, etc. It's st… (View Post)

Honestly, I think paying off a mortgage with a rate that low is crazy. I'm clearly not a DR follower, but mathematically it makes no sense to pay off a 3.4% loan when you can earn twice that muc… (View Post)

So you're coming out $1500+ per month ahead. I'm just going to say it: I wouldn't cut anything with that sort of wiggle room. I really wouldn't. Maybe you re-evaluate how much you… (View Post)

We've had several questions on this board over the last few months regarding how much to budget for post-closing items after buying a house. Everybody says, "There are lots of expenses!&quo… (View Post)

EDIT: I forgot to add... the cooler colors actually really improved the color of the hardwoods for us. With all the warm and very dark colors that the previous owners picked the red undertones of the… (View Post)