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3 Simple Steps to Achieve F.I.R.E.
It might sound too good to be true, but honestly this is exactly what you need to do, as simple as it sounds. There are plenty of ways you can optimize savings, taxes, investments, account types, yada yada yada. None of that means anything until you have these three things down. If you are just…
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Calculate Your F.I.R.E. Number
I use FIRE and FI interchangeably because I can’t imagine wanting to continue working after I’m financially independent, so the day I become FI will be the day I RE. I have a short list of things I must have in order so that I can quit. Here’s the simple way to figure out what…
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Scariest Thing in The World
Am I being a little dramatic? I don’t think so. It physically makes me itch to think of continuing to work in order to live…for the rest…of my…life. Funnily enough, every person I’ve told this to in my life has had the exact same reaction, regardless of their age: I don’t think I could stop…
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No Spend Tip: Libraries
I remember spending most of my time outside of school at the library down the street. I loved being able to read to my little heart’s content! My goal in life was to eventually have a library in my home. Fast forward to today: I am now a minimalist and I no longer desire to…
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Sinking Funds are a Lifesaver
First off, let’s talk about what Sinking Funds are, just in case you haven’t heard of them. A sinking fund is a savings account that is specifically for one purpose. To be honest, I started using them before I knew there was a name for them. I used to keep money in one savings account…
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Let me tell you a little about me
I’ve previously shared that I’m starting to share my journey about seven years in. Even though I’m not just starting, I want to share a little more about myself so that you have some context about my posts and how I got here. Beginning Starting at the beginning, I am a second generation American. What…