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The Pursuit of Financial Independence Through Intentional Living
How To Set Savings Goals to Avoid Debt (And Still Get What You Want)
Having savings goals is an essential part of your financial plan. And avoiding consumer debt is essential for your financial peace of mind. What’s better…
Budgeting 101: A 10 Step Guide (With Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Spending)
Remember the last time you went to the grocery store hungry? And without a list? Besides snapping at your spouse because you were “hangry,” bet…
Emergency Funds 101 (Your Financial Body Armor)
An emergency fund is your financial body armor against the gut punches in life. Like discovering an ugly water stain on the ceiling, which is…
Finding Your “Enough” (The Key to Calm on Your FI Journey)
“Enough” is where you find calm and peace in your life. It’s where you know your income, either active, passive, or a blend of both,…
What is Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), Or FI?
FIRE is an acronym for Financial Independence, Retire Early. FI is Financial Independence, without the emphasis on early retirement. FI or financial independence is when…
5 Ways To Prevent Lifestyle Creep
You pull into your driveway, exhausted and upset. It’s been a rough day at work. Lately, you can barely tolerate your job and dread leaving…
A Frugal Living Guide to Spend Less Starting Now (49 tips and ideas)
You know you need to spend less than you earn. It’s your way out of living paycheck-to-paycheck, how to escape the burden of debt, and…
Large Purchase Decisions: 14 Questions to Ask Yourself to Avoid Regret
You feel conflicted. You’ve seen something you want to purchase. But the cost pushes you into an uncomfortable battle zone between emotion and logic, with…