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January 1 Check In

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January 1 Check In

Annual check in on our net worth, last year’s savings and investments, and a new rental property in the works.

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is a blog-based record of Dusty and Cecily Breeding’s journey toward Financial Independence and Retiring Early (FIRE) or Differently that started back in 2011. This is where we share the practices and resources that help us earn, spend, save, invest, and give with intention.

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Not going to lie: doing youth ministry when no gatherings are allowed has been and continues to be incredibly challenging. In the midst of the unknown, I have been so thankful for the support and ideas offered up from our parents!
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Checking the ego

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This mother. This solid gold mother that carried 8 babies ins

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