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Talk Like an Investor: The Basics of Dividend & Growth Lingo
Stop getting lost in the alphabet soup of investing. From the ‘4% Rule’ to ‘Roth IRAs,’ this is the definitive, plain-English glossary for anyone building their Snowball in 2026. Bookmark this page—you’re going to need it.
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Sunday Laundry Parties
From post-wedding breaks to managing massive clothing piles, here is a look at how a large family tackles the exhausting cycle of laundry chaos together.
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Birthday Party at the Skating Rink
My youngest has been given the joy of a summer birthday. What this comes with is a curse for elementary school birthday planning. When I was a kid, my birthday was always before the school year started, as I was also a summer birthday. For some reason, I never had any issues inviting my classmates
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Frugal Friday June 5th 2026: Week 1 of Summer Break
I’m not sure where this week went but it flew by really fast. Somehow it’s already Friday. My youngest had a friend stay with us the whole week so we’ve been feeding six instead of five. It’s been a pretty good week for home cooking, and popsicles. My youngest has her birthday party this weekend
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Writer’s Block or Summer Distractions?
I’m supposed to be working on the next Introduction to Finance article, but this week has been a whirlwind. We got back from the wedding and I pumped out the end of month update. Then I had to work on my shed and yard, and the dog was sick, and my mother-in-law had to go…
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$500 FreeCash? Back to Gaming for Money
A deep dive into the real math of playing mobile games for money, featuring a 55% return on Puzzles & Chaos using Google points and cash-out bonuses.
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Tired, but Ready to Work
Real life hit hard with a wave of unexpected expenses on top of regular utility bills. Here is how dividend income, covered calls, and strict discipline kept the debt ship afloat.
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May 2026 End of Month Update: Tiny Extras Until Covered Calls
May 2026 End of Month Update: Another whirlwind month with car repairs, mower issues, and a new shed, but still seeing solid growth thanks to compounding and covered calls. Bonus income hit $2,177 this month with Covered Calls leading the way at $707.
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Congratulations Big Brother
Today my brother is getting married and it will be a celebration.
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Community: May 2026 – Positive Plans, Negative Results
Community: May 2026 – Positive Plans, Negative Results. My kids are thriving in school activities, but I had to miss helping a friend move due to getting sick after a tooth extraction. Sometimes just being asked to help reminds you that you’re part of a community.
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Frugal Friday May 29th 2026: Leftovers Galore
rugal Friday May 29th 2026: Leftovers Galore. Between wedding prep and a road trip to Maryland, leftovers have been a lifesaver this week. Also found a restaurant supply store for cheap bulk ground beef — big meal prep coming soon!
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