Today, I’m thrilled to share a guest post from Julie! Julie is a 29-year-old living in the Pacific Northwest, aiming for financial independence. She loves dogs, wine, and cheesy reality TV shows. Julie co-hosts the FIRE Drill podcast, sells on Etsy, and blogs at Millennial Boss. Last year, she earned …
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A Valuable Insight from My Wife: The Magic of Yard Sales
After being married for three years, I’ve realized just how incredibly smart my wife is. I always knew it, but over time, my belief has only grown stronger. I’ve always been pretty good at sticking to a budget, but when it comes to finding creative ways to save money, I’ve …
How Committed Are You Willing to Be to Your Career?
Recently, Mr. and Mrs. PoPs over at Planting Our Pennies talked about the guilt some people feel when quitting their jobs. I can’t really relate because, to me, a job is just a job. My boss employs me to get work done, and in turn, I get paid. If I’m …
Five Essential Strategies for Building Wealth Inspired by the Millionaire Next Door
Good morning! Today, I have a guest post from Shelby, the creator of the InvestingTips360 blog. Shelby is passionate about investing and loves helping new investors start their journey towards financial success. If you’re interested in writing a guest post on RFI, let me know. Millionaires seem to be everywhere …
STEP 11: FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST
**Prioritize What Is Important** In this 30-day series on achieving financial independence, today’s focus is on prioritizing what truly matters. As we discussed yesterday, cutting down on unnecessary spending can help you reach financial independence faster. This includes avoiding impulse buys and those small expenses that add up over time …
Quarantine Chronicles: Coronado Island – Day 5, Indifference Reigns
Hey, it’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine, I’m getting back into journaling and blogging with a personal touch, hoping to keep both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a bunch of updates, but I’ll try to catch you up as we …
Charming Abode in Guatemala: Week 7 Chronicles
This week was quite eventful as I found myself alone at home with a new room being constructed and a handyman assisting me in setting up a vegetable garden. In small Guatemalan villages, men often have a macho attitude, making it challenging for a woman like me to be heard. …
CORONADO QUARANTINE, DAY 56 – FITNESS JOURNEY
Hey, long time no see! I’ve decided to use this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging, sharing my thoughts with you and hopefully keeping both of us entertained. If it feels like you’ve missed out, don’t worry—I’ll try to catch you up along the way. In the …
Retirement Wisdom: Embrace These 6 Essential Habits Instead of Relying on Lottery Luck
**Best Practices for Every Investor** Many Americans are sadly unprepared for retirement, with almost one-third having no savings at all and nearly half not even thinking about saving. Shockingly, 21% believe the best way to save for retirement is by winning the lottery. Clearly, this is not a realistic strategy. …