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October 5, 2026 Why I Canceled Audible and Switched to Libby for Free Audiobooks I was paying $14.95 a month for Audible and racking up credits I never used. Here’s why I canceled, how hard it was, and the free app I use instead. September 30, 2026 Where Are the Women in FIRE? Why I’m Monetizing This Blog From the Start Reading FIRE blogs, I found plenty of men before I found women. One woman’s unapologetic approach to earning from her blog changed how I think about mine, so here’s how I’m monetizing this one. September 27, 2026 I Switched Internet Providers and Saved $0.01 a Month (It Was Still Worth It) I thought switching internet providers would save me money. It didn’t, but it got me faster fiber, a company I actually like, and a lesson in why customer service matters to me. Here’s the full cost breakdown, including the router I bought and the T-Mobile cancellation headache. September 24, 2026 I Cut My Phone Bill From $55 to $25 a Month With Mint Mobile I switched from T-Mobile to Mint Mobile and cut my phone bill from $55 to $24.76 a month. Here's how it went, including my take on the quality of the service. September 19, 2026 I Was Picking Up Extra Shifts Just to Pay My Bills. Here's My Plan My budget looked reasonable, but I was working extra shifts to cover it. So I'm examining every spending category, one post at a time. August 28, 2026 Why I Started This Blog The short version of why a nurse who found FIRE later than most decided to write about it in public.