“How do I get my spouse on board with FIRE (Financial Independence)?” That’s the question I see repeated every week in the world of personal finance and in the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement. The reality is that far too many marriages are stuck in a game of financial tug-o-war. Pulling, heaving, and running in opposite directions with money in the … [Read more...] about One Question to Get your Spouse on Board with Financial Independence
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Living on Full Disability: 4 Life Lessons Learned From My Neighbor
“Back in my day it was a shameful thing to be dependent on the government. If you were a man, you’d do whatever you could to provide for yourself and your family.”--My Dad. My dad is a staunch conservative and was #TeamMAGA from day one. I’m actually about 99% sure that my dad voted for Donald Trump in the GOP primary. Why? I don’t know. Actually I do, my dad wanted … [Read more...] about Living on Full Disability: 4 Life Lessons Learned From My Neighbor
25 by 25: Setting Life Goals for the Next 12 Months
You know why April is the best month? Yep! It’s my birthday month. I’m 25 years old. Quarter of a century. I can rent a car without paying an extra fee. All that fun jazz. Now, I’m really not a big celebration kinda guy but my last three birthdays have been pretty awful. 2015: Loaded up a uHaul and moved on to Houston 2016: Moved again within Houston and the … [Read more...] about 25 by 25: Setting Life Goals for the Next 12 Months
The Great Big “Save Money on Groceries” 12 Week Challenge
I’ve been putting this challenge off for months, but the time has come. I’m going to take 12 weeks to see exactly what it takes to lower our monthly food bill and save money on groceries. Everyone knows that food is one of the biggest monthly expenses and it probably has the most variability from person to person. Some people find ways to get by on $100 a month while others … [Read more...] about The Great Big “Save Money on Groceries” 12 Week Challenge
3 Tiers of Financial Resiliency: How to Create a Shock-proof Life
When it comes to money, most people are fragile, scared, and don’t know what they’re doing. Think about it… In 2017 the average savings rate of Americans was 2.8% of income, the lowest that has been recorded. A study by the Federal Reserve showed that 50% of Americans couldn’t come up with $400 in case of an emergency. 78 % of people are going through life … [Read more...] about 3 Tiers of Financial Resiliency: How to Create a Shock-proof Life