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Let’s roll the clock back to a particular weekend in the middle of 2006. Sarah and I had just begun our financial turnaround, but that’s not really what I want to talk about here.

That weekend, Sarah’s parents had come to visit – I think her youngest sister may have been there, too. We were going to spend an afternoon in Des Moines together looking for a few items for our infant son and then going out to eat at a nice restaurant that was tolerant of babies. I was looking forward to it.

At that time, I was employed in a research lab where I spent my time doing data analysis and aiding in data sharing. Most of our data was stored on two mirrored computer servers, one of which was available to the public when they wanted to access the data we shared.

That morning, a disaster happened. Within a few hours of each other, the main server ran into a software problem and the backup actually crashed.

This interview should be required listening for women — and men — who are in a relationship, particularly a marriage, in which the woman earns more than the man. This is precisely the situation in which author Farnoosh Torabi has found herself, and as a popular financial columnists, she discovered she wasn’t alone.

Based on her own experiences, questions from her readers, she began researching relationships for her latest book, When She Makes More: 10 Rules for Breadwinning Women. The book features stories from and advice for the growing number of couples who are seeing this non-traditional income dynamic.

As a connoisseur of chewing gum, I can attest to the many benefits that my favorite go-to gum gives me (Trident Sugarless Watermelon Twist, for the record). While gum is by no means without its flaws, you may be surprised by some of the advantages that go hand-in-hand with chomping on a stick. Just be sure to chew and dispose of your gum responsibly. (See also: Surprising Benefits of Caffeine)

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on finding happiness in what you already have, eco-friendly wedding DIYs, and times it's OK to be cheap.

Top 5 Articles

40 Little Ways to Find Happiness in What You Already Have — To find happiness in what you already have, exercise your inner power and and give what you have. [Marc and Angel Hack Life]

Eco-Friendly Wedding DIYs — Consider making bottle-cap planters or newspaper bouquets for your wedding. [PopSugar Smart Living]

Do you have a hobby you enjoy? This can be anything from painting to building furniture to playing video games. In other words, anything you do in your spare time to have fun. (See also: Awesome Money-Making Hobbies)

While some people are content with keeping their hobby a hobby, others get the bright idea of turning theirs into a side gig or business. They begin to wonder if there's a way to take their favorite activity and turn it into a money-making machine.

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At almost the exact same time, our youngest child got a large facial rash and our daughter got an extremely sore baby tooth. This led to medications. Doctor’s appointments. Worry.

Being a parent would be far easier if you could simply rely on perfect health from your children. Human lives are fragile, though.

I am thankful for the health that they do have.

How to Stop Buying Clothes You Never Wear I think this advice applies to anything that people buy without using. I’ve been guilty of doing this with books and games in the past. (@ get rich slowly)

This article is from J.D. Roth, who founded Get Rich Slowly in 2006. J.D.’s non-financial writing can be found at More Than Money.

Here it is, 2:22 on a Tuesday afternoon. I’ve been up for more than 48 hours straight with only brief naps snatched here and there. I’m exhausted — but I’m happy. What’s the deal? Am I a proud new papa?

Well, as most of you are aware by now, I am a father of sorts. This morning at 9 a.m., after nearly a year of effort, I launched my latest project, a 52-week guide to building wealth. Like this site, the course is called Get Rich Slowly, and I think it’s the best work I’ve ever done.

What’s so good about Get Rich Slowly: The Course? Let me tell you!

For decades, in study after study, people who take vitamin supplements have been shown to be healthier than people who don't. And yet, for just as long, in every good randomized trial where some people were given a supplement and others a placebo, taking the supplement gave no benefit. New published reports mean we finally have enough data to draw some definite conclusions. (See also: Know What You're Getting With Herbal Supplements)