A blog about optimizing life on the way to Financial Independence
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…
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,…
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…
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,…