This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. When I travel, I’m always blown away by how random people are willing to help me. Some have hosted me, some have fed me, and others have shown me the way. Without these kind …
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Real Estate Chronicles: My Journey to Selling a Rental Property… Once More!
I recently went through a stressful week because I was selling my studio flat in the suburbs of Paris. I had a buyer lined up back in June, but it took forever for the lawyer to draft the contract, and we only got around to signing the sale at the …
5 Compelling Factors That Make Early Retirement Unattractive to Me
Logan is a CPA, personal finance expert, and founder of the finance blog Money Done Right, launched in July 2017. After nearly ten years in the corporate world helping big companies save money, he started his blog to help everyday Americans earn, save, and invest more money. The FIRE movement, …
THE ENCHANTED REALM BEYOND CURRENCY
When I had a job in hospitality, a wealthy family came in one day with their daughter, who had just lost a tooth. I asked her if she was expecting a shiny coin from the tooth fairy, and her mother said, “Money isn’t very important to us. The tooth fairy …
LESSONS FROM A 700-MILE HIKE: INSIGHTS INTO FINANCES AND LIVING
This is a guest post from Brian Groener, a 22-year-old index fund investor from Philadelphia, PA. Recently, he graduated from university and is currently working as an engineer just outside Philadelphia. Brian enjoys his job and has just started his journey towards financial independence. He is also passionate about outdoor …
IMPACT OF DIFFERENT ECONOMIC SCENARIOS ON MARKET DYNAMICS
Good morning! Today, I’m excited to welcome Troy from The Financial Economist for the second time. He’ll be discussing how the economy impacts the market and your retirement savings. If you’re interested in more detailed articles on this topic, you can check out his latest posts at The Financial Economist. …
An Essential Update You Should Be Aware Of
Good morning! Today, I’m sharing a guest post from William Cowie, whom you might know from Bite the Bullet Investing and Drop Dead Money. He also offers a free course on investing basics for those who think they can’t invest. William has spent his career in senior management roles and …
Breaking Away from Mediocrity
Good morning! Today, I’m excited to share a guest post from The Outlier Model, where they talk about making unique financial choices. Also, you can head over to their site to check out my guest post on affordable vacations on the US West Coast. The Outlier Model is a personal …
Is It Wise to Accept Financial Support from Your Parents?
I’ve been reading a lot about generational wealth transfer recently, especially now that I’m in my late 30s. It’s surprising to see some of my friends still relying on their parents to cover their rent, phone bills, or even luxury expenses like trips. They often justify it by saying they …
STEP 19: CONNECT WITH YOUR TRIBE
**Finding Your Community** This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. You can check out the list of other posts here. Over the past few days, we’ve explored ways to become more self-sufficient to achieve financial independence. The more you can do …