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2021-10-01 10:30
Michelle and I have come a long way in a short time towards eliminating our desire for “stuff”. This shift in perspective has been key in moving towards a life where we on… Read More
2021-04-27 18:04
Everyone envisions their retirement years as golden—a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of time to cycle through periods of relaxation and leisure. You already know that you can’… Read More
2021-03-25 03:09
The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 and 2021 has brought many changes to our lives. We all find ourselves hoping that we’ll soon be able to go into a store or restaurant without a mas and… Read More
2021-02-26 18:02
Saving for retirement is a long and slow process – and one that many put years into yet still don’t end up with enough to last. While having life-long savings is necessary, you m… Read More
2021-01-11 11:00
It wasn’t long ago that we didn’t have much use for a savings account. In our paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle, we were barely making ends meet. While we certainl… Read More
2020-12-12 13:12
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A few months ago, we decided to spruce up our living room with some fresh paint and new artwork. The toughest part of… Read More
2020-07-08 14:56
Americans are continuing to wrestle with a struggling economy, huge unemployment numbers, and a coronavirus that continues to pick up steam. This year has hit American families hard, and the… Read More
2020-07-08 01:30
“Integrity. Respect. Self-Control.”
Hearing my boys chant these words along with a crowd of about twenty other kids, I knew we could be onto something good here. I then wa… Read More
2020-05-19 13:38
Image SourceOne does not need to get old and realize the importance of budgeting and maintaining one’s finances. Although when you are younger, you tend to ignore saving up and fo… Read More
2020-04-17 14:00
Strategies around how to handle America’s health care system have been a major point of contention in the current election cycle. As for myself, I don’t know if “Oba… Read More
2019-11-23 14:08
From this point forward in my life, failure does not exist. It won’t be part of my vocabulary and when I look back on the darker times in my life– I will use a different lens… Read More
2019-11-17 13:59
I first heard about Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) a few years ago when my company began offering them as a benefit. These accounts offered a method for employees to pay for… Read More
2019-10-17 15:32
At the end of last month, we started to look at money in a completely different way. Here’s some small things that we did to save money here and there. Since I’m st… Read More
2019-09-05 23:00
When we first began our journey out of debt, we had no clue how to get started. So we decided to read every book, magazine, and website that we could find on subject, looking for comm… Read More
2019-06-14 02:42
If you are currently unemployed and needing work, or are just unhappy in your current role– the process of finding a new job is very stressful. I remember the last time that I w… Read More
2019-04-24 12:00
Having three kids in the house, we have amassed quite the collection of Legos. Over the years, they have opened and built a wide variety of Lego fire trucks, Lego airplanes… Read More
2019-02-22 22:55
It was the winter of 2001 when the rash first appeared. I know that because it started on my left hand and I’d recently become engaged. It was as if the ring and all its sweet int… Read More
2019-02-07 11:55
A few days ago, I took my own advice and outed myself to my closest friends and family about our financial situation. I didn’t want to live a lie anymore, pretending that everyt… Read More
2019-01-26 23:39
There are many parallels between trying to get out of debt and trying to lose weight. Both of them require dedication and patience, basically forcing you to play “the long game”… Read More
2019-01-13 17:23
The song “Working for the Weekend” by Loverboy in 1981 became an anthem of sorts for people who “work to live” but certainly don’t “live to work”… Read More
2019-01-12 15:20
When it comes to places to entertain your family without spending any money, there is no place better than the library. It even gets my vote above the park, which is a close runner up… Read More
2019-01-06 14:58
Are you prepared to make sacrifices and do the nitty gritty to get out of debt once and for all? Climbing out of debt won’t happen by accident, and you aren’t going to win the Po… Read More
2018-12-29 16:34
With the end of one year, comes a new beginning for the next. I am determined to make the year ahead one that brings me closer to my goals. Making this a reality will require setting an appr… Read More
2018-12-21 18:54
The moment I met my daughter, I made her a promise. Whispered into her powdery soft peach fuzz of a coif, between kisses and inhales of her sweet newness, I promised her the world. I would… Read More
2018-11-24 14:58
A couple of weeks ago, I posted an article called “You Can Save Money On Your Car Insurance By NOT Switching Companies” where I pointed out how some companies will offer loyalty… Read More
2018-09-22 18:35
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Penny stocks are becoming an increasingly popular option for investors who want a new challenge. However, you don’t have to be a financial expert o… Read More
2018-09-22 05:15
My story begins two years ago, almost to the day. I was eating my lunch in the break room when my boss came in to grab her light lunch of popcorn and an orange. While she waited for the but… Read More
2018-09-05 12:00
My name is Jefferson, and I am a nail biter. Gross, I know. Seriously, I can’t remember the last time that I had to clip my fingernails, going all the way back to my childhood. I don… Read More
2018-07-11 10:45
Last week, we heard the news that our 8 year old’s Cub Master (who is the leader of a Cub Scout “Pack”), fell off his roof while trying to remove Christmas Lights. I… Read More
2018-06-09 21:43
It can be difficult for young people to understand the importance of building up your credit. When they are graduating high school and looking at colleges or trying to figure out how they a… Read More
2018-06-09 20:49
Here in the See Debt Run household, summer is our very favorite time of the year. The pools are open, friends and neighbors are all hanging out outside, and there are endless opportunities… Read More
2018-06-02 13:00
“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” – Elizabeth Stone
For the past several… Read More
2018-05-16 18:08
There is no doubt that our push towards financial freedom has been a loooong and sloooow churn. It is funny how our debt can seem to accumulate so quickly when our broken appliances n… Read More
2018-05-03 03:07
This afternoon I spent a few hours trampling through the woods with my two older boys and two of their friends, enjoying a friendly round of frisbee (disc) golf. This was the first ti… Read More
2018-04-25 13:30
The following is a compilation of TRUE stories from my various side hustles.
Comic Con.
Miraculously I found one of the only “event” jobs listed on Craigslist that didn’t… Read More
2018-04-16 13:00
I was chatting with a friend the other day about the best ways to teach your kids about money. This is a topic that we cover a lot here at See Debt Run, and is also talked about frequently… Read More
2018-03-31 14:00
The other day, I was browsing one of the fine blogs listed on the right of this page, and they mentioned Dave Ramsey and how his book had a huge impact on their financial habits. Don… Read More
2018-02-27 15:09
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
The year was 1985. Little Jefferson was just a grade schooler with the world r… Read More
2018-02-16 03:55
A couple of months ago, my then-still-two-year-old daughter decided she was way too big and old and mature to sit in a high chair. No self-respecting 2.5 year old would argue with this beli… Read More
2018-02-11 12:43
When it comes time to purchase a vehicle for you and your family, there are many things to consider. You have to think about gas mileage, practicality, maintenance costs, styling, and… Read More
2018-01-30 15:27
It started with a hole in the wall. Actually, there were two. We had a small storage area under the stairs that we weren’t using, and a daughter who needed a spot to play, so we grabb… Read More
2018-01-10 14:54
It’s hard for me to admit that there was a time, not all that long ago, that I didn’t make life insurance a priority. My employer provided one-year salary as a standard b… Read More
2018-01-02 13:25
When we moved into our new house last year, we made a lot of quick decisions about what to keep and what to toss. Something my husband and I disagreed about were these old picture frames. T… Read More
2017-12-21 16:00
If you have worked for a large corporation in the 21st century, chances are good that you have been, or will one day be a part of a merger or acquisition. With the volatile nature of… Read More
2017-12-21 12:50
For the past few months, one of the greatest sources of smiles for my two boys (now ages 12 and 9) has been a computer game called Minecraft. The game is basically a computerized… Read More
2017-12-08 16:00
As Missouri winter kicks into high gear, this is the time of year when many Midwesterners start to check out the job and housing markets down in sunny Florida. Shorts and flip-flops sound q… Read More
2017-12-07 04:00
Hi friends! I have a confession. I hope that I’m not the only person that does this, but I’m really awesome at starting projects and really terrible at finishing them. The built… Read More
2017-11-21 02:48
You know what they say about one man’s trash? Well, they didn’t lie. It’s one mama’s find on craigslist! It’s also a weekend project, because no one ever sells… Read More
2017-11-08 11:00
I remember the day that I realized that I needed to make it a bigger priority to teach my kids about money. I was at the local electronics store playing with the iPads with my ten year old… Read More
2017-10-22 18:24
Months ago, I made this DIY jewelry organizer for my bedroom. I had purchased a tree to hang my necklaces years ago, but it was too short for most of my necklaces, which meant that they all… Read More
2017-10-17 14:00
Within a week of moving into our current home, I decided, while perfect for us, our beautiful house desperately needed a path from the street to the front door. While warm, dry days are fin… Read More
2017-10-06 17:43
The crisp autumn air from the cracked door softly breezed across my cheek, cooling me down to my fingertips and making even my eyes feel cold and dry. This time of year always sneaks up on… Read More
2017-09-16 01:24
I bought this fake fruit nightmare for next to nothing on craigslist, but I saw potential in its form and size to be a beautiful DIY nightstand. Just like me first thing in the morning, she… Read More
2017-09-09 18:39
For quite some time, I have realized that my ability to bring mindfulness into my daily life is directly proportional to my ability to find happiness and to achieve my goals.
What is Mindfu… Read More
2017-08-10 17:16
Sometimes just making a goal isn’t enough. To start improving your life and making your dreams a reality, you need to take action. It doesn’t matter how small the steps are, fig… Read More
2017-07-12 13:30
From the first time I heard about the up-and-coming electric car company, Tesla, I have been fascinated. They were creating cars that were sexy and fast, and got well over 200 miles on a si… Read More
2017-07-12 13:30
From the first time I heard about the up-and-coming electric car company, Tesla, I have been fascinated. They were creating cars that were sexy and fast, and got well over 200 miles on a si… Read More
2017-07-07 18:27
I am now only one year away from the big Four-0, which means that it is probably time to start taking my health seriously. I’ve got three kids who need me to be there for them long te… Read More
2017-07-03 12:42
I have a personal policy where I choose not to collect anything. I try to only keep things in my home that are useful or have personal meaning, and collections don’t typically me… Read More
2017-06-10 21:08
People have given me a strange look the last couple of days when I tell them that I gave my wife a toilet for Mother’s Day. I don’t get it, I really can’t imag… Read More
2017-05-14 21:02
Choosing a reliable moving service can turn into a real headache if not taken seriously. Spend some time doing a research before hiring movers and stress free relocation is guaranteed. Find… Read More
2017-05-07 14:20
We are a family that loves to go on vacations. It is important to block off some time each year, to mix things up and break up the daily grind. We love to see new places… Read More
2017-04-07 07:13
A popular debt reduction strategy that is often repeated by the finance celebrities involves putting away the plastic and starting to pay for EVERYTHING with cash. This thought is par… Read More
2017-03-23 19:28
In exactly two weeks, I’ll have two teenagers in the house. (Send wine?) With Middle Kid’s 13th birthday comes a built-in promotion to Second Teenager–yay! I know it doesn… Read More
2017-03-15 13:00
Have you ever stopped to think about the way you feel before making a purchase? It may seem random, but thinking about your state of being while spending may shed some light on some o… Read More
2017-02-23 17:11
One of the strategies that we used back when we were paying off debt was trying to find anything and everything that we own and do not use, and make an attempt to sell it on eBay or Cr… Read More
2017-02-07 16:03
There are some mornings when I look at the day ahead and just know that it *has* to be productive. Deadlines are approaching, my to-do list is swelling, and procrastination is no longer an… Read More
2017-01-27 15:00
“Is this winter ever going to end?”, my five year old asked me this morning, stricken with a bad case of cabin fever. And who could blame her? For two straight months now… Read More
2017-01-14 15:55
I have a confession. I really don’t like to think about my own mortality. Deep inside, I know that death is lurking in the shadows and that my days on this planet a… Read More
2017-01-06 05:21
We currently pay for a gym membership at a lovely establishment about a mile from our house. The location is so convenient, and the whole family enjoys going up there. They have a pool for… Read More
2016-12-23 21:10
It’s the most craziest time. Of. The. Year. If you have Amazon Prime, you can stay inside snuggled up under your faux fur throw and Hello Kitty slippers while you sip cocoa and let yo… Read More
2016-12-09 14:20
My dad when he was a 20-something
October, 2009 — It was a day that started off just like any other crisp October day. I woke up, got the kids off to school, put on my scrubs, and head… Read More
2016-11-20 20:34
As we sat down for dinner earlier this evening, I told my kids that we would all be doing our “Thankful For”. This is a family tradition that we have been doing for a few… Read More
2016-11-03 20:13
Sports were always a huge part of my life. I have probably had more conversations about sports than any other topic. It has always felt like a security blanket of sorts for an in… Read More
2016-11-02 17:30
In the past few weeks, I have been writing a lot about the effect that having children has on your decision making process. Michelle and I have two boys, ages 12 and 8, and a sweet li… Read More
2016-10-19 04:00
What a long and strange trip it has been, friends.
In January of 2012, we were living paycheck to paycheck, stuck in a cycle where the majority of our paychecks were being eaten by our debt… Read More
2016-10-06 02:35
Yesterday evening, I was mindlessly sifting through the mail when I came across a hilarious advertisement. It was for outdoor lighting design, and the “special pricing” was so m… Read More
2016-09-28 00:20
The Right Way to Go About Open House Staging
We are approaching the one month mark of having a house on the market. This is the point where one begins to go crazy. Neither my husband or I a… Read More
2016-09-13 19:42
Car repairs are just the worst. Something bad happens, and you end up having to spend hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars just to get your car back to the state it was already i… Read More
2016-08-14 14:55
We all have bad ideas sometimes, but this doesn’t mean that we should be afraid to take action.
I have come to realize that taking an idea forward to the point where you truly know i… Read More
2016-08-02 06:00
It wasn’t all that long ago that Michelle and I had over twenty thousand dollars in credit card debt. During the years that we lived in that reality, I did my best to pretend li… Read More
2016-07-18 13:30
Stefanie is a staff writer here at See Debt Run, and also writes on her own site “The Broke and Beautiful Life“.
Hello “See Debt Run” readers! I wanted to take… Read More
2016-07-03 19:19
The annual battle to determine who can have the greenest patch of grass in front of their house is a part of living in suburban America. In the house that we lived in a few years… Read More
2016-06-18 20:41
There is somebody that you love that you haven’t seen in far too long.
Perhaps this person lives too far away from you, and it is just impractical for you to see each other. &nb&hellip…Read More
2016-06-14 12:00
What is the psychological reason that people start collecting things? Most kids will at some point start a collection of something, and few parents would discourage this. It is… Read More
2016-06-07 00:30
As someone who has worked for two different reputable eye care companies, I’ve been on the inside and I know all the secrets! First and foremost, if you live in the US, you wa… Read More
2016-05-27 13:30
Some people just have a knack for getting out of traffic tickets. Unfortunately, I am NOT one of those people. If I ever catch the unfortunate sight of flashing lights in my rear-view… Read More
2016-05-21 16:50
If you are reading this article and have found yourself in our little corner of the web, chances are that you care about money. You may be on the lookout for ways that you can improve… Read More
2016-05-17 20:25
One of the biggest expenses in homeownership is rarely considered before purchasing. Maintaining a home is handled a little differently when you own your home vs renting. The difference? Yo… Read More
2016-05-08 12:35
Saving money on our grocery bill has always been front and center in our strategy to cut spending and improve our financial situation. No one item in the grocery store is m… Read More
2016-04-27 13:01
This holiday season, thanks to cleaning out our storage room, we had a little extra money to spend on gifts.
As of recently, my husband and I were still teetering on the decision of whether… Read More
2016-04-21 11:59
When we purchased our current home, we were so excited to move into a neighborhood with mature trees. The yard of our new home has maples, oaks, some pine, and a few ornamental trees as wel… Read More
2016-04-15 13:24
Have you heard of the H.R. 4363 bill that was introduced into Congress? If not, have no fear as we will explain the bill in more detail below. But, before we get into the meat of what this… Read More
2016-04-08 14:00
Isn’t it time that we all stopped complaining so much? We complain about the weather, complain about our lot in life, and perhaps more than anything else– we complain about our… Read More
2016-04-03 13:38
Sometimes I question my own intelligence.
I mean, I don’t think that I am a total dolt, or anything. But I certainly don’t really expect Mensa to come calling anytime soon. And… Read More
2016-03-24 12:00
This spring break, we took the kids on a road trip to a city just a 3.5 hour hop-skip away. Though it’s a fairly big city and crazy close to our St. Louis digs, strangely I’d ne… Read More
2016-03-19 02:30
When I was a dietetics student, I took some food management courses including one that touched on the cost benefits of cooking whole foods versus buying pre-made meals. The resu… Read More
2016-03-07 02:25
Tax season can be a stressful time for many people, from accountants to small business owners. You have to spend hours learning about the changes from previous years, to make sure tha… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This summer, my youngest will be turning 3, which means it is high time that I get rid of this mommy pooch. Apparently, over here at See Debt Run, we just love to chase things off. Since I&r&hell…Read More
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