Reasons to Rent Out Instead of Sell Your Home

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I’m branching out from my normal topics today to talk about our Milwaukee house and ultimately, why we made the decision to rent it instead of sell it in late 2015. Long story short, Jake and I bought a house in Milwaukee when we moved there for his medical residency. A little over four years later, we moved for Jake’s new job. We didn’t have much equity in the house. If we’d sold it, most likely we would have broken even or lost a little money. We’ve always talked about owning a small business or having another means of eventual passive income. We were able to work out our finances to allow us to buy our current house without selling the Milwaukee house. So instead of selling the house, we kept it and started renting it out.

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How to Eat Chocolate With Acid Reflux

How to Eat Chocolate with Acid Reflux

I’ve had acid reflux my entire life. After a bad flare-up during my senior year of high school, I started taking medication and have been managing it actively ever since (~20 years). Until about 2010, taking medication and adhering to best acid reflux practices (i.e. not laying down after eating, not eating several hours before heading to bed) kept my acid reflux at bay the majority of the time. I didn’t have any food triggers.

Then one day, it was like a light switch flipped, and chocolate started triggering reflux. I don’t think chocolate was the only thing triggering reflux during this period. But I went through a bad reflux flare-up, one of the worst I’ve had since high school. It was really frustrating, and the fact that chocolate was playing a clear role in it made the flare-up that much more frustrating.

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Last Minute DIY Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Last-Minute DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Are you still scrambling to finish up your Valentine’s Day shopping? I love to give homemade gifts for just about any occasion. Valentine’s Day is no exception. If you’re struggling to find just the right item in stores or you’d prefer to make a gift, DIY presents are a perfect option. I’m sharing a few of my favorite last-minute DIY Valentine’s Day gift ideas to keep your holiday preparation relaxed and stress-free.

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