Last year I started off well by learning a lot of new strategies, beginning to save more and optimizing travel to the maximum extent possible.…
Saving your family vs Saving the world
There are some individuals in life who we know well because they have made substantial contributions to the world. They dedicate their lives to the…
Chasing other people’s dreams
I have been trying to figure out a side hustle to do or a part time job, but it has been difficult to come up…
How did your first career help shape your future career choices?
I recently went though an icebreaker where everyone was asked what their first job was and what they learned from it. It was interesting because…
The Long Road ahead, switching to the long game when all the quick wins are all won.
When initially jumping on the path to financial independence, it was exciting because there were a lot of things I needed to do and short-term…
My First Points Only Family Trip
My family just took our first trip where our flight and hotel were all paid for by points. We also have 6 more trips planned…
To be Debt free or Net Debt free — that is the question.
I have always had the notion that to be debt free is to have zero debt. With the rise of interest rates and the ability…
Confessions of a 40-year-old car payment virgin
I have a confession to make, I have technically never owned a brand-new car or had a car payment. My budget has never had the…
News flash! You only deserve 30% of what you earn…
I know in modern life, we want to reward ourselves for our hard work and we should, but who are you rewarding? Your past, your…
I’m training for a FI-athalon
Whenever I trained for a race, the most important effort was not on race day but the training plan and consistency it took up to…