Today, I’m thrilled to bring you a guest post from Julie! Julie, a 29-year-old living in the Pacific Northwest, is on a journey towards financial independence. She loves dogs, wine, and cheesy reality TV shows. Apart from her day job, she co-hosts the FIRE Drill podcast, sells on Etsy, and …
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Purchasing a Home Outright: Embracing Genuine Ownership
Last year, I visited a friend in the US who had just bought a house for his family. “Congratulations on the new house!” I said. He pointed to a small closet and joked, “That closet is ours, the rest belongs to the bank.” Like many families these days, they would …
Coronado Island Quarantine, Day 4 – Exploring Your Choices
Long time no blog! I’m using this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging. It’s a fun way to keep both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a whole season of updates, but I’ll do my best to catch you up. In the meantime, …
Cultivating Financial Discipline through Martial Arts Principles
Nathan Clarke is a martial artist and personal finance blogger at millionairedojo.com, where he combines his passion for martial arts with financial advice. You can find him on Twitter @millionairedojo. From a young age, Nathan loved martial arts. He would watch Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee movies and practice their …
STEP 16: MASTER THE ART OF CAR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. Yesterday, I discussed the importance of learning how to do things yourself. It not only saves time and money but also gives you a great sense of accomplishment. I love the idea of not …