Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today, asking about what inspires you.But first, like always, we're going to take a trip in the WABAC Machine and travel back to last Monday, where we asked How do you balance work and life?Ironically, a few hours after this post was published, we got notification that Mr. 1500's modified work schedule was approved for his next contract year, which … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: What Inspires You?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Balance Work and Home?
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today, asking how you balance work and life, but first, I let Mr. 1500 take over to recap last week's question, where he asked you if he should buy a motorcycle. I didn't share this with you, but I am all for it. He has had a license and bike since he was 18. He loves riding, and spends almost no money on himself. No, he doesn't NEED it, but he has saved up … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: How Do You Balance Work and Home?
Ask the Readers (Contest Edition): What have you been reading?
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 today.Well, I will join you after Mr. 1500 recaps last week...So last week, I thought my boss had discovered my plans to retire early, so I straight up asked in the post:Well, my boss didn't mention it. She is outspoken, so I think she would have if she had seen the post. I am relieved:Retiring in your 40s is a very odd concept to most and … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers (Contest Edition): What have you been reading?
Ask the Readers: How Much Do You Need?
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 back again, from a summer hiatus. Background Noise As Mr. 1500 told you, I have a new job. The littlest 1500 started full day Kindergarten in mid-August, and I had been thinking about getting some sort of job to do while the girls were in school. In May, the perfect opportunity came up, and I couldn't say no. They practically bent over backwards to … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: How Much Do You Need?
Ask the Readers: What does living below your means really mean?
Hi there, Mrs. 1500 finally back at the helm, after a couple of weeks off.I had an interesting conversation with a neighbor, who thinks she lives below her means. What does that really mean?But first, let's go back to last week's question, where Mr. 1500 asked how you would invest $275,000.Chris from Flipping a Dollar, Fervent Finance, Reader Danny, BackNColo, The … [Read more...] about Ask the Readers: What does living below your means really mean?