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Ever stop to question why you are working so hard? Is it to live for today? Or to save for tomorrow? Maybe it is to leave a financial legacy for your children? For most of us, it is probably some sort of combination of all of these things. We all work to put food on the table and a roof over our heads. Most of us work to save for future expenses and retirement. And those of us with children…
Our journey to Financial Independence was fueled by inspirational stories that we read about on Personal Finance Blogs. We don’t know anyone personally who shares the same financial goals as us. So our mentors became those who have already succeeded and have reached FIRE. In the beginning, the inspirational personal finance blogs that we read and podcasts that we listened to made us feel really excited about our future. They made us realize that we could have a whole different…
FIRE: An Acronym for Financial Independence Retire Early. FIRE is a financial movement that incorporates different strategies of saving and investing money. The end goal is to be able to retire much earlier than the traditional retirement age. Those who are successful are able to live solely off of small withdrawals from their portfolio. The end result of “retiring early” can have a different meaning to different people. Most people who hear the word retire think it means that…
A great way to expand your knowledge or just to pass the time is to listen to financial podcasts. These digital audio files provide a wealth of information. And you can find podcasts on pretty much any topic that you are looking for. It is to no surprise that Personal Finance Leaders have joined in to provide an invaluable source of information and knowledge. Navigating your own personal finances can sometimes be complicated and hiring a financial planner is not…
This is the final week of The One Month Challenge to save money and transform your finances. In previous weeks we have given tips and recommendations on things that you can do to start to make some changes in your life and see money differently. Everything that we have listed over the past month are things that we do or have done in order to save and make money. We have lived the past few years completely free of debt…
Living through the Coronavirus Pandemic seems almost surreal. We, as most people, have not experienced anything like this in our lifetime. I know that we are all feeling the personal effects of COVID-19 through school closures, work disruptions, and social distancing. But this pandemic goes so far beyond that. It has and will continue to affect our economy and healthcare system. As healthcare providers ourselves, we can’t help but think about how unprepared we might be at this time. We…
Ever wonder what it would feel like to put your money worries aside and to live life without concern for your finances? Money has always been a topic that we are open to discussing whether it be regarding paying off debt, budgeting, or investing. Luckily for us, over the years, our money discussions have turned from a bothersome topic to an exciting one. We didn’t get to this point overnight. It has taken us many years and a great deal…
Finding little ways to save and make money can add up and help you transform your finances. During Week 2 of the One Month Finance Challenge we want to give you 7 strategies that we use to save money and make a little extra cash. During this One Month Finance Challenge we want to share with you the different methods that have worked for us. Over the past few years we have gotten ourselves completely out of debt, have paid…
Life is busy and tackling your finances may not always be at the top of your to do list. Unfortunately, money is a part of our everyday lives. While some people worry about their finances, others try not to even think about it. But taking a hold of your finances and having a good financial base will make your life run a little bit smoother. It might even make looking at your financial situation a little less scary. There are…