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Lots of New Things this Year

Ok, I’ve officially said Goodbye to 2025 and it feels so good. Although there were so, so many good things last year, the heavy is not something I want to ever revisit. Therefore, I am 100% fully focused on this year.

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 7

Ashley’s 2025 Financial Goals – Status Update

Happy New Year everyone!

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 5

Hope’s Debt Update – January, 2026

Phew! I didn’t realize that I didn’t check in here even one time last month. I apologize for that. The holidays and all the peopling and visiting family…it was a lot for this introverted mama. I loved having the kids here, but man, was I glad when everyone went home…

Blogging Away Debt · Jan 2

Holidays: Back to the Basics

My Mom and Stepdad are coming out this year to visit for Thanksgiving. This is only the second time ever (in the nearly 20 years of living out of state) that they have come to visit for the holiday! I am thrilled to be hosting and beyond thrilled to be…

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 24, 2025

The Hearing Aid Saga…continues

I will be honest, I can’t remember my last hearing aid update. So I’m going to recap what all has happened and then tell you where I’m at now…

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 23, 2025

Hope’s Debt Update – Student Loans

As of today, my student loan is debt principal is $16,400…we are on the move! You can see my end of October update here.

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 21, 2025

Changes with my HSA 2026

It’s that time of year again – time to enroll in benefits for 2026. It is likely our last year to enroll in benefits through my job. We’ve decided next year to switch to insurance through hub’s job. But for now, things will remain mostly status quo.

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 14, 2025

Maker Space – Free at Your Library

I’m still not sold on living in Texas. It’s just so, so hot! But man, there is so much to do here within just a few miles. And that has been a breathe of fresh air after living in a teeny, tiny town for the last 9-ish years.

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 7, 2025

Hope’s Debt Update – November, 2025

We are there guys! We and by we, I mean I hit $10,000 in my high interest savings account this past month. Woot, woot! So now it’s time to turn my eye to my remaining debt – time to pay off those student loans. Finally!

Blogging Away Debt · Nov 5, 2025

Budgeting for Home Improvement Projects

Thanks for all the comments and tips on my last post about our upcoming trip to Washington DC and NYC! I’ve compiled all the suggestions and plan to use many when we travel! I realized I hadn’t mentioned a timeframe – we won’t be going until the Spring. Hopefully by…

Blogging Away Debt · Oct 27, 2025