Pivotal moments come around only so many times in life. The same can be said for pivotal people. It wasn’t until I was 18 years old that I met one such pivotal person. When I was 18 I thought real wealth meant a big house and flashy car. After meeting that person, I quickly realized […]
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Why I Refuse To Get Up At The Butt Crack Of Dawn For Productivity
We’ve all heard how much more productive we could be if we just got up at butt crack of dawn. I can’t say I haven’t considered trying it. I mean, being super productive and even making more money by doing so certainly sounds appealing. But then the critical thinker in me kicks in and starts […]
Extreme Frugality Fatigue Is All It’s Cracked Up To Be
I have to be honest, when I first stumbled upon personal finance blogs around 4 years ago, I was smitten. The idea that I could achieve Financial Independence (FI) before I turned gray or needed a walker piqued my curiosity big time. So much so, that I started this blog to chronicle my family’s financial […]
Why We Stopped Chasing Early Retirement For A Happier Life
This post may contain affiliate and/or partnered content. Please read our disclosure for details. Let’s start by discussing the definition of retirement. And that is ceasing to work or withdrawal from active working life. It doesn’t mean you leave one job for another. It doesn’t mean you quit your cubicle for an entrepreneurial or remote […]
How I Save A Ton Of Money On Makeup And Still Look Fabulous
Hello. My name is Lisa, and I wear makeup. Oh, did I mention that I’m also not ashamed of it? I know in today’s day and age of minimalism and loving oneself for who you are without the need for makeup is all the rage. But I’m not raging that way. I enjoy my makeup […]
Ditch The Financial Gimmicks For A Better Life
I don’t know about you, but when I first found this financial community back in 2015 I was ecstatic. Not only was I devouring blogs left and right, I even started my own. Yeah, you know, the one you’re reading right now. All in all, I gain a lot of satisfaction from sharing my story […]