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News related to the blog itself, life updates that are relevant to my FIRE journey, and sharing some of my biggest financial milestones.

Dusting Off, Over A Year Later
Blog News, Life Updates, and Milestones

Dusting Off, Over A Year Later

Posted on September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 by Jake

My last post here on Frugal Flannel was July 3rd, 2024, over one year ago! Here’s what I’ve been up to since then.

We Bought A House (Again)! Do I Still Believe in A Housing Bubble?
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We Bought A House (Again)! Do I Still Believe in A Housing Bubble?

Posted on February 25, 2023March 2, 2023 by Jake

I’ve been posting quite a bit for over two years about how I thought there was a housing bubble in the United States, so why did I just buy a home in 2023?

Web Browser Dark Mode Compatibility Update
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Web Browser Dark Mode Compatibility Update

Posted on March 13, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

Frugal Flannel now looks great in dark mode!

And We’re Back Again!
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And We’re Back Again!

Posted on June 25, 2021May 8, 2023 by Jake

My second unannounced hiatus from the blog has concluded, and over 5 months after my last activity here I’m dusting off the Frugal Flannel servers.

I Paid Off My Car!
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I Paid Off My Car!

Posted on September 4, 2020May 8, 2023 by Jake

Getting rid of this $523.51 car payment represents an absolutely massive 18.4% reduction in expenses. I can’t wait to see the effects of this on my savings rate and the growth of my investment portfolio!

And We’re Back!
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And We’re Back!

Posted on May 3, 2020May 8, 2023 by Jake

It’s been over 7 months since I’ve written anything on this blog. For a variety of reasons I’ve decided to recommit myself to this project.

Does the World Really Need Another Personal Finance Blog?
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Does the World Really Need Another Personal Finance Blog?

Posted on July 24, 2019May 8, 2023 by Jake

I’ve played around with the idea of starting this blog for a few years. A quick look at any search engine reveals that there must be hundreds, if not thousands of personal finance blogs out there.

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