Hey there! Hopefully, I will be able to set the stage for what’s to come as I document my journey on the road to financial independence. My goal is to highlight ideas and techniques that others have used to successfully get off the hamster wheel and reach financial freedom, as well as share stories about…
Home Cooking Our Way to FI
I’ve always been a big fan of home cooked meals. For me, it’s about having family around enjoying each other’s company while whipping something up in the kitchen over going to a restaurant. I did this often growing up with friends, and now that a few of us have kids in the mix, this is…
4 Easy Steps to Keep an Eye on Your Spending
To budget or not to budget…that is the question! Many people, including myself, hear the word budget and automatically think of restriction, deprivation, or that thing that’s holding you back from living life to the fullest. I get it, you only live once and we could be gone tomorrow! I’m naturally wired that way myself,…
The Kiddo’s College Fund(s)
Ever before becoming a parent, my wife and I knew that one day (if we’re fortunate enough to have children) we’d want to have enough money stashed away somewhere that we could use to help our kid(s) pay to go to college. We both had a traditional four-year college experience and we always envision our…
Travel for FREE, forever!
I totally love flying Southwest Airlines. They changed the airline game at least a decade ago with their low prices, unassigned seating format, and excellent customer service. I’ve been flying with them FOR FREE since 2012 and to be honest I thought this was something everyone was doing! So if you’re not doing the same,…