Long time no blog! I’m using this quarantine period to get back into journaling and blogging. It’s a fun way to keep both you and me entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a whole season of updates, but I’ll do my best to catch you up. In the meantime, stay safe and wash your…
### Even Steven’s Journey to Financial Independence Hey there! Welcome to Even Steven Money! I’m currently working to pay off all my debt, aiming to become financially independent and retire early. I kicked off my journey about a year ago and have been sharing my progress and stories for the past five months. The support…
I’m getting ready to sell my last 56 heads of cattle, and while I’m not thrilled about it due to the great profits and the fact that it’s been entirely a passive investment, the pasture at the ranch is running low. Keeping the calves longer might mean they won’t get enough to eat and could…
One thing that really gets to me is when people complain about how tough times are and how hard it is to find a job. How tough was it in 1929? I never heard my grandparents complaining about not finding work, and they lived through WWII. They just got up and did what needed to…
Happy Monday! Here’s some uplifting news from sunny Guatemala. This recap was delayed due to the storm, but now things are almost back to normal. I’m on a plane to France as you read this, so enjoy the update! After a bustling Easter, life is returning to its usual pace, and we’re wrapping up the…
In a recent post, I shared a simple method to calculate your debt’s weighted average interest rate. For example, if you owe $1000 at an interest rate of 6% and another debt of $2000 at 0%, your total debt is $3000 at an average rate of 2%. This rate is crucial because it represents the…
It’s been a while since I last blogged! During this quarantine period, I’ve decided to get back into journaling and blogging in a more personal way, hoping to keep both you and myself entertained. You might feel like you’ve missed a few updates or even a whole season, but I’ll do my best to catch…
Remember, you still have a chance to win $1,000 in our biggest giveaway ever! This post is part of our “13 Money Resolutions for 2013” series. You can check out the first post for an updated list of the entire series. Now that we’ve covered several ways to save money in your budget for the…
Carrie recently reached out to me, sharing her struggles in achieving financial freedom. She expressed frustration over her inability to save money, despite her efforts. She’s a 21-year-old college student, engaged, a business owner, and a pet owner. Her savings account is empty, which understandably makes her anxious about not having a financial cushion for…
With just under two days left to enter the $500 cash giveaway, don’t miss your chance if you haven’t joined yet! July was quite an eventful month. “RFI” celebrated its second anniversary, “Make Money Your Way” (MMYW) turned one, and Savvy Scot is thrilled to be part of this massive giveaway. Make Money Your Way…