August 2026 FIRE Budget: No Buffer Left for September
We were $668.22 over budget this month at a 4.59% annualized withdrawal rate. Our kids return to school in August, and there are always associated costs. We know these are coming, but we never know how much they will be. This year they totaled $539.82, and $334.33 of that landed in…
Coworkers, Birthdays, and Fantasy
This week felt pretty long, and covered a lot of ground. I started off the week a little sick (days 57-59), and saw my old coworkers around mid week (day 59). Later in the week between my fantasy league draft (day 61) and a neighbor’s birthday (day 62), I drank enough…
Peanut Butter Oat Balls, the Homemade ZBar Alternative for 14¢
Peanut butter oat balls are a filling, no-bake snack that you can make in twenty minutes. They’re a homemade ZBar alternative at a fraction of the cost and double the protein. My family eats these constantly, as snacks and alongside a light meal to make it filling. Ingredients Ingredient Amount Usage…
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