With all the hype surrounding the FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) movement these days, it can be hard to decipher just what is real and what is Internet real. I mean, let’s face it, all those Instagrammers showing off their early retired/nomadic lifestyles in idyllic photos sometimes neglect to post the bad stuff that goes along […]
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It’s Never Too Late To Make These 15+ Smart Money Moves
Ever since a kid I’ve been enamored with the idea of building wealth. I can remember earning a few dollars here and there for chores and excitedly marching to the bank to deposit the money into my statement savings account. Watching my balance go up and up really made me feel good. I never really […]
My Love-Hate Relationship With Side Hustles And The Gig Economy
This post may contain affiliate and/or partnered content. Please read our disclosure for details. Four short years ago I was just getting my finances back on track and focusing my attention on building wealth again. A few taps of the keyboard led me to realize that FI (Financial Independence) was still well within my grasp […]
How We Save Money On Groceries Without Being Coupon Warriors
I’m not going to lie, I can’t remember the last time I used a coupon at the grocery store. We don’t get a newspaper so we miss out on printed coupons and I don’t care to take the time to search for online coupons either. I simply can’t get motivated to devote my time to […]
How My Perspective Of The FIRE Movement Changed After Turning 40
I used to be forever young. I’m not kidding. At least, that’s how I viewed myself and the relationship I had with life. I would often look at other people my own age and even younger and think they seemed WAY older than me. I just had a tendency for embracing youth and believed I would […]
Rightsize Your House If You Want To Increase Your Wealth
It’s no secret that I’m a real estate junkie. Simply put, I love houses. I love looking at them, decorating them, and buying them. After purchasing a rental property back in 2007 and our current home in 2010, I’ve come to realize just how much houses can cost over the long haul. After shelling out […]