As the old Chinese proverb goes: “Those who budget together stay together.” Okay, that might not be an actual proverb, but based off current research, there is certainly something to be said for couples who have similar money goals. … [Read more...] about How to Get your Spouse on Board with Money
Our Biggest Vacation Fails
In order to promote true blog transparency, today I’m going to share how my wife and I somewhat failed to vacation in a financially responsible way last week. Hopefully you can learn from our mistakes- I sure hope we do! We spent about 10 days road tripping from our humble abode in Illinois to South Carolina, then to North Carolina, then to Indiana, and then back to … [Read more...] about Our Biggest Vacation Fails
5 Things That Have Changed In My 27 Years
Today’s the day I was liberated from the womb, 27 short years ago. I thought it would be interesting to compare life now to what it was like back when I entered this world that fateful, stormy, June 1st day. … [Read more...] about 5 Things That Have Changed In My 27 Years
The 5 Best Personal Finance Podcasts
Two things ultimately pushed me over the personal finance obsession ledge: entertaining money blogs, and awesome podcasts. I typically drive a lot for work, so I try to maximize what would be wasted time by listening to the many great personal finance podcasts available. This helps me hone my craft and perfect my finances in the push towards early financial independence … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Personal Finance Podcasts
5 Ways A DIY Ethic Helps You Achieve FI
“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.” –Napoleon Bonaparte The art of DIY is a personal passion shared by both me and my wife. As we’ve struggled to pay off student loans, build up a disaster fund, and start investing, the “do it yourself” mentality has helped us achieve each goal more quickly, while also providing many auxiliary benefits. In this post you will … [Read more...] about 5 Ways A DIY Ethic Helps You Achieve FI