This post is part of a series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. Over the past few days, we’ve discussed what financial independence can mean for different people and what it means to me personally. To me, it means living a comfortable life without worrying about money. There …
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Cultivating Financial Success and Physical Strength
Here’s the rephrased version of the article: We all want to look good and have some money saved up. No one plans to be broke or out of shape, but life tends to get in the way. We get busy, push our goals aside, and feel like we have no …
Comparing Early Retirement: The US Perspective Versus International Options
Whenever I visit Antigua Guatemala, a charming colonial town in the South, I am astonished by the number of retirees who have chosen to spend their golden years in Guatemala. Recently, I saw a question on Mr. Money Mustache about the best place to retire early, so let’s break down …
13 Financial Goals for 2013: #3 Take the DIY Approach!
This article is part of a series on 13 money resolutions for 2013. We’re focusing on how you can save a lot of money by doing things yourself now that we’ve already trimmed the fat from our monthly budgets. I’m not naturally handy, but I’ve learned to do plenty of …
Progress Report on Financial Objectives: March-April 2013
At the beginning of the year, I set several financial goals and decided to track my progress every few months. Here’s my second update. You can check out the March update for more details. My primary goal was to increase my net worth by 30%. Even though we spent $20K …