Learning about the FIRE movement was one of the driving factors behind our family’s decision to pursue new goals and take drastic measures to improve our finances. It’s also one of the foundations of this blog. If you’re not familiar, FIRE is Financial Independence, Retire Early. And there is now …
We have been laser-focused on repairing our finances throughout the life of this blog, so it makes sense that there would be many, many posts about frugality and side hustles. However, one of the reasons we work so hard is to have more time for family, travel, and hobbies. As …
How it started? Frustration. It was over six years ago when I started this blog as an outlet, a way to brainstorm, and for some accountability. My days were mostly spent commuting and sitting in an office; unmotivated, depressed, and missing my family. We were in so much debt that …
In February of 2016, I posted about my journey of not buying any new clothes for three years. The post really appears to intrigue readers, who still comment about being impressed by this seemingly-impossible task. To the readers who want to know how long I was able to keep it …
This pandemic has clearly affected the finances of people very differently. While some are struggling to pay their bills, others are finding themselves with extra time at home and stimulus checks to supplement their regular income. As the second round of stimulus checks hit bank accounts, I suggest that we …
And just like that . . . 2019 is over. Everyone seems to be discussing resolutions and reflecting, not only on the past year, but the last decade. As we enter the New Year, my thoughts are also focused on goals and accomplishments, including the past progress of this blog …
Greetings from The Smith Family! We hope that 2019 is going well for you so far. This blog is quite overdue for an update on our progress with finances and everything else that has been going on with us. Read on to learn about just how much debt we’ve destroyed …
Greetings from the Smith Family! I have a long update post coming soon, but here’s a small spoiler: our financial situation has drastically improved. You will be able to read all about the numbers and the family very soon, but this post is all about fixing up your home. We’ve …
In the FIRE community, there is a lot of emphasis on side hustles. Sometimes referred to as moonlighting, this extra work can help you earn more money towards your goals of paying off debt and/or reaching early retirement. However, another way to increase your income and achieve your goals quicker …
