I’m always looking for ways to get just a little bit better on our financial independence journey. So when I see a list like X number of “things I’ve stopped buying and don’t miss one bit!” or “things I’ve cut out of my budget as a minimalist.” I stop and read. I’m hooked. I love […]
Personal Finance
Personal finance is just that – personal. We share our approach to personal finance in the hopes of giving you a jumping off point for further research, discussions, planning and and action.
Exciting Home Renovations While Maintaining Your Best FI Plans
We have some exciting news, we’ve finally started on the first floor home renovation list! We’ve been thinking, talking, and dreaming about these renovations since we moved into our home almost 9 years ago. We expanded and contracted the renovation list many times over the years, and as we developed our financial independence (FI) plans. […]
FI Forecast Change is in the Air
Spring and FI Forecast Change is in the Air. Come see how we are adapting to the new normal and how we are pivoting our plans to keep us on track.
Thought Experiment in FI
What if we just became financially independent (FI) right before the bear market? Check out our thought experiment in FI and see what changes we’d make.
FI Progress Report – February 2020
Our first FI progress report toward early retirement and financial independence during the Coronavirus. Please stay home. Work on your quarantine bucket list.
How We Created a Simple Financial Independence Plan
Want to know everything we are doing financially to be able to retire early? We’ve detailed our full rundown in our financial independence plan (FIRE plan).
Financial Topics to Discuss Before Getting Married
Getting married or thinking about getting married soon? Check out this list of financial topics to discuss before marriage!
Make Time for Net Worth Tracking Like a Boss
We make time for the important things in life. We schedule dates, doctors visits, workouts, and more. But, have you made time for tracking you financial progress and net worth? Put time in your calendar – you can’t afford not to!