by Rho | Jun 19, 2019 | Manage Money
I’m the first lawyer in my family. I work for a law firm that, like other corporate firms, only in fairly recent history began hiring people who look like me. I make more than my ancestors could ever have dreamed of making. Part of it is that people simply were paid...
by Rho | Jun 5, 2019 | Debt Payoff Updates
Welcome to my debt payoff update for May 2019! In these updates, I detail our progress on our debt payments for the month and highlight any updates in our financial situation. I started this site to hold Mr. TMG and me accountable in our debt payoff journey. I also...
by Rho | May 29, 2019 | Manage Money
Learning to manage your money effectively can be tough. If you grew up in a household like mine, money was not a topic to be discussed with children. That was “grown folks’ business.” No one teaches you, and then, you become an adult, and...
by Rho | May 15, 2019 | Manage Money
Almost 10 years ago, I read some advice in a personal finance book that has forever shaped the way I think about my money and spending habits. The book was I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi. (The newly released second edition is available here.) The nugget of...
by Rho | May 8, 2019 | Manage Money
Some people have asked about how we’re able to pay so much toward our debt each month. Of course, a big part of it is that Mr. TMG and I both make six figures, so we have a bit to work with. The other part is that we try to keep our expenses in check. As we all...