Keep Going! You Never Know Who You’re Going To Inspire
My friend was about to quit his side-hustle passion of 3 years. I suggested he do this. Now he makes twice as much. Read on to find out what I said :)
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September 17, 2018
The Eight Sacrifices I Made To Live In The Cheapest Apartment In Seattle ($400 rent per month)
Paying $400 a month in rent to live in downtown Seattle wasn't without making huge life sacrifices. What were they? Read on to find out...
September 5, 2018
Super FU Money: What Crazy Rich Asians Taught Me About Wealth And Financial Independence
What is Super FU Money? And how does it pertain to you reaching fatFIRE? Read on to find out...
August 27, 2018
How I Pay $400 Rent A Month In Seattle
I remember hugging my parents, slinging the duffel bag over my shoulder, and waving good bye to them as I walked through the security checkpoint in the JFK airport. In…
August 14, 2018
The Emotions That Came With Paying Off $12,000 Of Credit Card Debt In One Week
I just paid off $12,000 worth of credit cards in one week. Here's how I did it. Along with how I even got into this credit card mess to begin with. Enjoy!
June 8, 2018
Why The 2-Week Plank Challenge Is Like Investing For Financial Independence
I just completed the 2 week plank challenge. What does any of this have to do with investing for financial independence? Read on to find out!
May 20, 2018
What I Learned About Burn Out and Productivity After Meeting Other FIRE Bloggers
Got to meet up with some amazing FIRE bloggers over the weekend. One topic we talked about was burn out and what to do about it. Read on to find out!
May 7, 2018
Keeping Up With The FIRE Dreamers: Personal Finances Report Card March 2018
I spent $1,264.56 for my March 2018 finance report card. And while my spending is the highest so far this year, my enjoyment ratio is also the highest so far this year. Correlation doesn't prove causation. Or does it? Read on to find out!
May 4, 2018
The Sacrifices I Made To Graduate College Debt Free
For the longest time, I was ashamed to tell people that I spent my first year after high school at a community college. Growing up in America, I feel like…
April 25, 2018
2 Ways I’m Frugal On Earth Day (And Every Day)
Some of ways I try to be more frugal on Earth Day (and every day). Complete with pros and cons. Read on...
April 21, 2018
What I Learned From My First F.I. Meetup
Here's what I learned from my first F.I. meetup ever. Enjoy! :)
April 19, 2018
What Living On A Farm For A Year Taught Me About Financial Independence (And Life)
I was just a city boy when I went to live on the farm. I thought I knew everything. The farm taught me otherwise. I learned from the farmers about not only farming, but about financial independence. Read on!
April 11, 2018
Keeping Up With The FIRE Dreamers: Personal Finances Report Card February 2018
What hath I done?! Gosh I spent more money in February than January, but my enjoyment ratio is up! Read on...
April 9, 2018
Keeping Up With The FIRE Dreamers: Personal Finances Report Card January 2018
I try to apply the KonMari method to my monthly spending analysis. Why? Read on to find out 😉
April 1, 2018
How To KonMari Your Money in 5 Simple Steps – Make your Finances Spark Joy
My life experiment to see if I can KonMari my money. Complete with spreadsheets, because you love seeing them. Enjoy!
March 23, 2018
Why Financial Independence Is Like Planting A Tree
Financial Independence is a lot like planting a tree. You normally plant when the tree is small. In this case, say you start with a small investment account. You water…
March 21, 2018
How To Cultivate An Abundance Mindset With A Splurge Account
Yes, you heard that right. It's counterintuitive but having a splurge account can keep you motivated when working toward Financial Independence.
March 14, 2018
How I Reuse Junk mail To Save Money – Money Hack – Frugal DIY
I, the Frugal Monster (AKA Jack The Dreamer), spend most of my days looking for ways to save money. I work, I save, I invest. That's what I do. The…
February 28, 2018
5 Simple Steps For A Fun & Frugal Valentine’s Day
How To Have A Fun Yet Frugal Valentine's Day In 5 Simple Steps For those of us who eye-roll when Valentine's Day comes along, imagining how much money we're going…
February 13, 2018
3 Ways To Be Frugal While Hanging Out With Friends And Still Have Fun – The Frugal Monster
3 ways to save money while hanging out with friends! Love, The Frugal Monster.
February 4, 2018
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Why HQ Trivia Is Lowering The Productivity Of America
HQ is the newest app to sweep the nation. It's a trivia game that you download on your phone, anyone can participate in it. As of writing this, it consistently…
January 26, 2018
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When Trading Bitcoin Is A Lot Like A Hamilton Song [Updated]
It seemed unreal. After my dad told me that he put $2,000 into e-coins (AKA crypto-currencies) and it became $5,000 in less than a month, I couldn't help but think…
January 3, 2018
Why I Didn’t Make a 401k And You Shouldn’t Either
Why I don't have a 401k and why you shouldn't either if you want to travel the world
December 20, 2017
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How a 401k Actually Works – From One Millennial to Another
What actually is a 401k and how does it work? Explained in 400 words or less...
December 20, 2017
Why Gratitude Will Help Your Finances – From a Spiritual POV
In The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne, she talked about how you attract and receive what you send off to the universe. If you're constantly sending out thoughts of "how can…
November 24, 2017