If you want to retire early, then you have to plan accordingly. Unless you happen to strike it super rich when you’re young, early retirement means that you have to take a long view of your financial future. One of the things that people often forget is to plan for the bridge period. What is […]
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What’s Up With Freelance Taxes?
Freelancing is often touted as a great side hustle, especially for those in debt. Almost any personal finance blog will tell you to start freelancing to earn some more cash. Freelancing writing, designing, photography- they’re all options! And while that is true, starting a freelance business comes with responsibilities. Specifically, tax responsibilities. The government wants […]
365 Day Money Saving Challenge for 2017
Raise your hand if you’re up for a 365 day money challenge! Any day is a good day to save money, am I right? I like a year long challenge because you save small amounts of money over a long period of time. Trying to pull large amounts of savings out of thin air is a […]
How To Set New Years Resolutions You Can Actually Achieve
There are three days left in 2016 which means we’re in prime resolution season. Be honest: are you setting New Year’s resolutions you can actually achieve?
Robo-Advisors: Letting Anyone Invest in the Digital Age
Another guest post? Heck yes! Today’s post comes from the adorable Desirae from Half Banked. She is a funny and intelligent writer, and today she sheds some light on robo-advisors and that whole investing thing. I’ll be the first to admit, investing is not my personal finance topic of choice. I’m all about the debt […]
I Don’t Budget, And It’s Ok
This may come as a shock to some of my newer readers, but I actually do not budget. I generally live my life on frugal autopilot- I just avoiding spending money. At this point, I’ve been doing this frugal living thing for two years, and I’ve optimized my life to save as much as possible. […]
Saving Money + Working Out Or: How I Became A Biker
After a round of binge-reading Mr. Money Mustache in 2014, I bought a bike off Craigslist for $60. It was a great deal- suitable for roads and trails, hardly used. I could barely get it in my car, but I brought it home and saw my future self becoming a biking goddess. And then it […]
FIRE Advice for Noobs: The Resume Gap
I’ve got another great post in this series today everyone! Matt from The Resume Gap is here today to share his journey to FIRE. To new readers: this is an interview series with people are close to or have already achieved FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). It’s a goal of my own, but I’m just […]
The Business of Starting A Business: Money
Well, it’s been a week since I made the decision to leave my job and start the journey to full-time freelance. I still feel great about it! Of course, nothing in my life has actually changed yet, but it feels like everything has changed. Knowing there is an end in sight for the stress and […]
FIRE Advice for Noobs: Our Next Life
Today I’m excited to announce the second post in my new series, FIRE Advice for Noobs! As a noob myself, I know I have a lot to learn on this journey to FIRE. I’ve asked a few friends who are thisclose to early retirement for some tips and pointers for those of us who are just beginning […]