Today, I want to share a post thanks to Alex from Mutilate The Mortgage. He’s giving away some free gifts just for readers of Reach Financial Independence (RFI). Check out www.MutilateTheMortgage.com to learn how you can pay off your mortgage in less than 10 years! Last year, my wife and …
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Navigating the Journey to Homeownership: What it Entails
Buying a house is a significant milestone in life. I remember when I bought my first property—I had no idea what I was doing and made a few mistakes. On my second purchase, I nearly ended up without a place to stay for a few days because I underestimated how …
“A Glimpse into Recent Changes in My Life”
You might have noticed that things have been pretty quiet around here, and honestly, I think it’ll stay that way until the end of the year. A lot has happened in my personal life, taking up most of my energy. For the past month, I’ve either been crashing into bed …
A Valuable Insight from My Wife: The Magic of Yard Sales
After being married for three years, I’ve realized just how incredibly smart my wife is. I always knew it, but over time, my belief has only grown stronger. I’ve always been pretty good at sticking to a budget, but when it comes to finding creative ways to save money, I’ve …
Retirement Wisdom: Embrace These 6 Essential Habits Instead of Relying on Lottery Luck
**Best Practices for Every Investor** Many Americans are sadly unprepared for retirement, with almost one-third having no savings at all and nearly half not even thinking about saving. Shockingly, 21% believe the best way to save for retirement is by winning the lottery. Clearly, this is not a realistic strategy. …
HOW BEGINNING EARLY CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING
I started working when I was around 12 or 13 years old. It wasn’t child labor; I began by babysitting and then tutoring younger kids. Since I could play the piano quite well, my music teacher would let me use the music room at lunchtime to give an hour-long lesson. …
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING LATELY? A SEPTEMBER 2016 LIFE UPDATE
Hi! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a personal update, so now seems like the perfect time. Life is GOOD. This year has been great, but time has flown by! My resolution to be more consistent with my blog has taken a hit, as you can see over at …
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FINANCIAL DESTINY: TRUST YOURSELF OVER “EXPERTS”
Some things should be left in your own hands: choosing your home, raising your kids, and managing your health. No matter how skilled an expert might be, you’d never completely delegate these responsibilities and walk away. The same goes for financial planning and investing for your future. Handing over your …
THRIVING SOLO: HOW EMBRACING SINGLEHOOD BOOSTED MY COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE
This isn’t a sob story about my recent breakup turning me into a less appealing version of Bridget Jones. But now that my boyfriend is gone, I’m on my own in the middle of the Guatemalan jungle. Sometimes, I wish there were two of us to handle things. Problems seem …
“Confidential Digits”
Here’s a rephrased version of your article: — I have a special number: 3000 12 16. It’s a secret goal I keep in different places, like on my fridge at home and a post-it note on my computer at work. This isn’t a password, social security number, or PIN code. …