One area of spending where we have done a great job of keeping costs low is auto expenses. This is an area where you can get by on the cheap (one old beater to share
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Category: Moneyhacks
RootofGood Household Spending
The RootofGood household spends less than $2,000 per month on core living expenses! This number may seem amazingly low, and it is for a family of five. Before anyone thinks I’m starving my kids or
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Charge Everything on the Credit Card! Most Bizarre Financial Advice Ever?
Conventional personal finance gurus like Dave Ramsey say things like
“Responsible use of a credit card does not exist… There is no positive side to credit card use.” That may be true for merely conventional people…
Early Retirement at 33: An Overview
One of the most popular page at Root of Good is the “I Retired at 33!” page where I introduce myself and talk a little about Root of Good. I assume that means people are
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Zen and the Art of Yard Maintenance
Every few weeks, the green grass/weeds of my yard beckon me to join them in an adventure. An odyssey. As with many journeys, the going isn’t always easy. But I always heed the call and
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5 Ways Living Near Family Saves You Money
Yesterday started out as a typical Saturday morning in our house. The kids woke up early, went downstairs, and watched cartoons like zombies. The parents stayed upstairs and slept in. Eventually I crawled out of
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What would you do with one million dollars?
Imagine for a moment that you had one million dollars. Seems like a lot of money, right? You are filthy stinking rich! You won the lottery! You picked the right stock! You showed Las Vegas
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