Now that you’ve got your finances back on track, it’s time to consider giving back. Often, during tough financial times, we don’t think about giving. I’m not going to lecture you about karma or what books say about tithing, but simply put, giving is an amazing, selfless act that doesn’t require you to be wealthy….
Today, I’m thrilled to bring you a guest post from Julie! Julie, a 29-year-old living in the Pacific Northwest, is on a journey towards financial independence. She loves dogs, wine, and cheesy reality TV shows. Apart from her day job, she co-hosts the FIRE Drill podcast, sells on Etsy, and writes for her blog Millennial…
Watermelon. Corn-on-the-cob. Fireworks at night. With all the excitement, it’s easy to forget that the Fourth of July is more than just another summer barbecue: it’s a reminder that independence is something worth fighting for. For parents, independence is a challenge we face every day. We are responsible for teaching our kids the skills they…
Greg here, and with over 25 years of experience as a money coach, author, speaker, securities litigation expert witness, and financial planner, I’m dedicated to helping you retire with confidence and peace of mind. Beyond my professional credentials (CFP®, CLU®, AIF®, AAMS®), I’m also a certified fiduciary financial planner. When not advising clients, you’ll find…
This is the fourth part of my ongoing story about converting the land I bought in Guatemala and settling into my new life here. You can catch up with Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you missed them. It’s the weekend as I write this, and the house is wonderfully quiet with the…
One way to ensure a joyful start to the new year is by managing your holiday spending wisely. While it sounds simple, how often do we actually stick to it? Here are a few practical tips to help you stay within a reasonable budget this holiday season: ### Create a Per-Person Holiday Budget The National…
This article is part of a series on 13 money resolutions for 2013. We’re focusing on how you can save a lot of money by doing things yourself now that we’ve already trimmed the fat from our monthly budgets. I’m not naturally handy, but I’ve learned to do plenty of things that turned out to…
When I had a job in hospitality, a wealthy family came in one day with their daughter, who had just lost a tooth. I asked her if she was expecting a shiny coin from the tooth fairy, and her mother said, “Money isn’t very important to us. The tooth fairy usually brings nail polish or…
Long time no see on the blog! I’m taking advantage of this quarantine to get back into journaling and blogging in a more conversational, first-person style. Hopefully, this will keep both you and me entertained. If it seems like you’ve missed a lot, don’t worry—I’ll catch you up as we go. In the meantime, stay…
Since I’m incredible at planning ahead (not really), I already had a post lined up to recap the past two weeks. But then Friday night, a huge storm hit us. It had been a scorching week, and the guys working on the land development were exhausted and sunburned. We were all looking forward to the…