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 …

Transforming Your Spare Room into Income: Is It Worth the Effort?

Is it Worth Renting Out Your Extra Room? I grew up in a large family, where holidays meant sharing cramped spaces, with all the kids in a big dormitory and seldom showering. Later, I lived in on-campus housing and small apartments, often with two to seven roommates. Whenever I’ve lived …

STEP 27: CRAFT A TIMELINE WITH MILESTONES AND TARGET DATES

This article is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. I’m a big fan of setting goals because they keep me motivated and moving forward. Sometimes I don’t reach my goals, but I’ll get back up, try again, or set a new one. When …

7 Financial Challenges to Embrace When Transitioning to a Stay-at-Home Dad Role

Good morning everyone! Let’s give a warm welcome to Brian Fourman. Brian used to be a personal finance and Bible teacher at a private school, but now he’s a stay-at-home dad and a blogger. He enjoys rental real estate, running, cooking, and sports. When he has free time, he loves …

Life in Coronado, Day 53: Navigating Stimulus Relief

It’s been a while since I last blogged! With quarantine giving me extra time, I’ve decided to get back into the habit of journaling and blogging in a conversational way to keep both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed out on a lot—don’t worry, I’ll catch …

CELEBRATE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL FREEDOM: WHAT DATE MARKS YOUR MILESTONE?

Happy Independence Day to all my U.S. readers! Hope you’re enjoying your day off! Here’s a holiday tip that only a personal finance blogger might suggest: While you’re celebrating Independence Day, take a moment to determine when you want to achieve financial independence. I know it sounds a bit geeky—who …

Learn the Key Strategy to Prevent the Biggest Pitfall in Increasing Your Income

On Make Money Your Way, there’s a guest post from Bill Achola, a financial publisher who runs an investment blog that’s rapidly gaining popularity. His blog helps investors make smart decisions. In his post, Bill shares his $10,000 investment plan and offers advice on how to avoid common mistakes when …

STEP 23: IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF YOUR ENTHUSIASM

**FIND YOUR PASSION** Pursuing financial independence can be tough, especially when you’re stuck at a desk for 50 hours a week, daydreaming about what life could be like and worrying about how old you’ll be when you finally get to retire and enjoy it. I remember how unbearable my last …