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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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  • Passive Income Progress May 2026: Almost to a Payout!

    Passive Income Progress – May 2026: Almost to a Payout! Honeygain is getting close, YouTube and Spotify listen hours are growing, and Google AdSense is slowly climbing. Dividends are still leading the way for now.

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  • My Poor Lawn Mower

    My poor lawn mower is falling apart in its third season — dry-rotted tires, deck repair last year, and now starting issues. A full spring refresh is going to cost ~$1,000, but I’m still coming out ahead versus buying new.

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  • The Last Week of May 2026

    The Last Week of May 2026: Prepping posts in advance as my brother gets married this weekend. Summer is coming and I’ll need serious discipline to stay consistent with the site.

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  • Memorial Day 2026

    Memorial Day 2026: A day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Even with the BBQs and family time, today I’ll raise a beer in honor of the fallen.

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  • Sunday Funday? May 2026

    Lazy Sunday?

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  • Last Day of a Long Week

    This week was rough on the health front — tooth extraction, fever, and my wife’s eye injury landed her in the ER twice. Still, we’re pushing through the last school weekend and preparing for my brother’s wedding cookie table. Life keeps moving.

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