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Why We Plan to Build Instead of Buy | Journey to a Debt-Free Home (part 5)

by Lauren | Sep 28, 2018 | Debt-Free Home Ownership

I began writing this series over a year ago, but Benj and I have been on this debt-free home journey for 4 years now. That’s why today’s post is an exciting one! Because of our big move to Birmingham, we’ll finally be able to stop renting and become...

A Major Life Update!

by Lauren | Sep 7, 2018 | Debt-Free Home Ownership

Well folks, it’s been a while—a long while. In fact, it’s been so long that I even have a major life update to share with you all! I had intended to take a few-week-long blogging break as summer approached, but those weeks quickly turned into months. You...

Important Budget Categories | Journey to a Debt-Free Home (part 4)

by Lauren | Mar 1, 2018 | Debt-Free Home Ownership, Save Money

Welcome to the fourth post in my Journey to a Debt-Free Home series! Last time, I talked about the strategy we’re using to turn our dream into a reality. Today, I’m sharing 5 important budget categories we’re funding while still saving aggressively....

Making Debt-Free Home Ownership Happen | Journey to a Debt-Free Home (part 3)

by Lauren | Feb 21, 2018 | Budgeting, Debt-Free Home Ownership, Save Money

As many of you know, my husband and I are working our way toward debt-free home ownership. Our dream is to have absolutely no house payment. That’s right—no mortgage! I covered “the why” in Part 2 of this series, and today I’ll be explaining...

Journey to a Debt Free Home | The Why (part 2)

by Lauren | Jun 27, 2017 | Debt-Free Home Ownership

Along with the questions of how we’re planning to own our home free and clear, Benj and I have also received questions about why we’re taking this path. So today, I’ll be sharing our reasons for pursuing debt-free home ownership. If you didn’t...

Journey to a Debt-Free Home | The Plan (part 1)

by Lauren | Jun 22, 2017 | Debt-Free Home Ownership

My husband and I have a dream to own our first home completely debt free! Our dream was born a couple of years ago, and has continued to take shape over time as we’ve crafted our debt-free home plan. It’s a plan that we’re working hard...

The Year of Intentionality

by Lauren | Jan 12, 2017 | Debt-Free Home Ownership

Today, my little baby boy turned one month old. I’m kind of in denial over here! It’s truly amazing to think about how quickly these first days have sped by. Part of me wants time to slow down. The other part is excited for the day when Benj and I will get to sleep...

A New Chapter | The Start of Our Family’s Journey

by Lauren | Nov 3, 2015 | Debt-Free Home Ownership, Marriage

Welcome to my new little home on the web! Thanks for stopping by. Our family’s journey is just beginning, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Today is an exciting day for me. I’ve been working on getting this blog started for the past couple of...

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