Life in Coronado Lockdown, Day 49 – Paying Nothing in Rent

It’s been a while since I last updated my blog! With all this quarantine time, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal, first-person style. Hopefully, this keeps both you and me entertained. If it feels like you’ve missed a lot, don’t worry—I’ll fill in …

Life in Isolation on Coronado Island: Reflections on Personal Space, Day 43

It’s been a while since my last blog! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging, using a first-person voice to keep both you and me entertained. It might feel like you’ve missed an entire season, but we’ll catch up as we go. In the meantime, …

CORONADO ISLAND QUARANTINE DIARY, DAY 38 – FESTIVE MOMENTS

My husband has taken the week off work, so we’re having an RV staycation. He really needed this break to stay sane and avoid the high school-level drama at work. Today, we decided to enjoy a nice sunny day. Since Coronado has just reopened the beaches, we took advantage of …

OVER 50 AND BEHIND ON SAVINGS: CAN YOU STILL CATCH UP?

**Senior Couple on Desert Road Sitting on Motorcycle** You’ve probably been told throughout your life to save more for retirement. You had good intentions in following that advice, but life happened. Various events caused you to dip into those savings, and now you’re worried you might not have enough for …

CORONADO ISLAND LOCKDOWN, DAY 39 – A HAIRCUT EXPERIENCE

Long time no blog! I’m using this quarantine period as a chance to get back into the habit of journaling and blogging. It’s been a while, so it might feel like you’ve missed a lot. I’ll do my best to catch up as we go along. In the meantime, stay …

6 Insights That Could Have Transformed My Early Financial Independence Journey

Financial independence is becoming a popular way to describe living without having to work for money, a goal that might feel out of reach for many people. But I’m here to tell you that it’s not as hard or impossible as it seems. With some education and patience, anyone can …

CORONADO ISLAND QUARANTINE, DAY 6 – JUNGLE SURVIVAL PREPARATIONS

Hey there, long time no see! During this quarantine, I’ve decided to reconnect with the awesome habit of journaling and blogging. It’s a great way to keep us both entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a lot, but I’ll do my best to catch you up as we go …

SECURE YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE WITH A STRATEGIC BACKUP PLAN

Ricard Torres used to have a promising career as an engineer, but he realized the typical 9-5 lifestyle didn’t make him happy. So, he decided to pursue financial independence by creating online businesses, smart spending to maximize happiness, and investing. Here’s what he’s learned on his journey. Starting on the …

Revitalize Your Finances This Spring: 5 Essential Tips

It’s time to roll up your sleeves and crack open a window: Spring cleaning is here! As you sort through your closet, attic, or stack of paperwork, consider organizing your finances too. Here’s a five-step checklist to set you up for the year ahead: 1. **Revise Your Budget:** A lot …

SELF-MADE MILLIONAIRES OFFER 3 STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING FINANCIAL PROSPERITY

Chris Alarcon’s journey toward financial independence led him to create the Financially Well Off blog, where he interviews successful entrepreneurs like JLD from EOFire and Raegan Moya-Jones from Aden & Anais. If you’re in need of motivation to build wealth and adopt successful habits, you can find inspiration on Financially …