Month: November 2022

Giving: Thanks And Money

I know we are supposed to think about what we are grateful for in time for Thanksgiving. To, you know, give thanks for what we have.

However, the events of the past few days brought up a number of ways that I am thankful–and they all occurred on or after the holiday. I figure giving thanks is always okay, even if it seems a little late.

Being thankful for money seems awfully tacky, but I am particularly thankful for some of the opportunities that pursuing financial independence allowed me.

One of the great advantages of having a little (or a lot) of extra money is the chance to make other peoples’ lives a little happier. For which I am also thankful.

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Fitness Log #214 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.

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Six Benefits I Received From My Donor Advised Fund

One year ago, I opened up a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). I wrote here about the reasons I choose to do so, along with some practical tips on setting it up.

I thought this might be a good time to talk about the real benefits I have received (being totally selfish), in the hopes that I might inspire someone to consider setting up their own DAF.

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Fitness Log #213 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.

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Car Calculations: Renting Vs. Buying

If you have been following the blog for a while, you may remember that we are a one-car family. And that our singular car has been paid off for just over a year.

This was the first ever brand-new car for me and for Mr. PiN, and I had hoped to keep it for at least 8 years, maybe 10, before having to think about replacing it. We were definitely not planning to buy a new car this year.

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Fitness Log #211 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.

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