The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, January 13th, has expected winnings of over $1.4 billion. Isn’t that just crazy? What would you do with all that money? Personally, I’ve never had a huge lump sum in my life; my money has always accumulated slowly over time. Even though I’d like to …
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My Journey to Achieving Financial Independence as a Woman
When I was a kid, I overheard my aunt telling my mom how uncomfortable she felt asking my uncle for money. In the 1970s, as a stay-at-home mom, she didn’t have her own income, and getting her own credit card wasn’t easy. So, every night before bed, she would ask …
When Wealth Resolves All Issues
One of my favorite sayings is “after all, it’s just money.” While I may appear financially put-together, I’ve had more moments than I’d care to admit where that saying was my mantra. The most recent instance was when I ended up spending over $1,500 on a last-minute flight back to …
THE MYTH OF FRUGALITY: REDEFINING THE PATH TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Kayla from FrugalRules.com here. As a personal finance blogger in my mid-20s, I love discussing money topics of all kinds. Today, I want to share why frugality alone won’t lead you to financial independence. From personal experience, I’ve learned that just cutting back on expenses isn’t enough to achieve financial …
INTERESTED IN A GUATEMALAN HOME EXCHANGE?
I recently wrote about how living by the beach all year round has made me less inclined to go on beach vacations. Even though I live by a lake now, beach holidays by the sea don’t appeal to me much anymore. Places like Belize, Honduras, with their incredible reefs, and …
A Clever Millennial’s Path to Achieving Financial Freedom
Dan Kent, a writer and co-founder of Stocktrades.ca, has been a DIY investor for eight years. His portfolio includes a mix of dividend stocks, growth investments, and real estate, and he is continuously working to grow his net worth. Let’s get one thing straight: I’ve never been a fan of …
HOW MY FIANCÉE AND I ELIMINATED $52K DEBT AND ACCUMULATED $20K SAVINGS IN JUST 18 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
The road to financial freedom can be tough. It demands time, perseverance, determination, and full alignment with your partner. Despite the abundance of tools and solutions out there, the easy ones rarely work. In just 21 months, I went from having $17,000 in the bank to being $52,000 in debt, …
Cultivating Personal Fulfillment through Clear Financial Practices
Achieve Personal Fulfillment Through Financial Independence Good morning! I’m Alex Smith, a 20-year-old accounting student from Des Moines, Iowa, and the founder of wealthydiligence.com, a website offering advice on investing, retirement planning, and saving. I share my updated financial statements every month, so you can follow my journey toward financial …
“Transform Your Workspace into a Travel Adventure”
Hey there! So, you know how everyone dreams of taking international vacations every year? For many of us, especially those in far-off places like Australia, it’s a pretty common wish. I’ve found some great ways to make this dream a reality, and I want to share one that’s worked really …
7 Essential Insights on Financial Independence Gained from Over 150 Interviews
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 …