Our Life On FIRE

Christmas can be expensive.  But finding ways to make money for Christmas, before the holiday season, can help you to alleviate stress.  Making that extra money early on in the year will also allow you to plan out your holiday budget and expenses.  It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday season of gift giving.  You want to find the perfect gift and sometimes that means overlooking that price tag and completely throwing your budget out the window.   Unfortunately…

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Who doesn’t want to find the magic formula to reach $1 million?  A million dollars seems to be THE financial goal for most people who are on the path of F.I.R.E.  But even if you are not on the FI journey, there are still a lot of people who are looking for the secret way to turn $100 into $1 million fast.   Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to meet this goal.  But there are financial steps…

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The path to reaching your financial goals can sometimes be a bit bumpy.  You may come to a crossroad or get a few curve balls thrown your way. But the only way to get through to the other side is to just keep on going.   One way to get you through these difficult times is to remember the reason why you chose to be on this path.  Maybe the reason you are working towards financial freedom is to be able…

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If you are new to investing you might have stumbled across a few (or more) investment terms that seemed confusing or maybe even like a foreign language.   Financial jargon may make you feel scared to take that leap into the investment world.  But educating yourself is the first step to building confidence.   No one expects you to know everything from the start.  Remember that everyone starts out with zero knowledge about the stock market.  Learning about investing is a process.  …

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M1 Finance is an online platform that is best known for its investing capabilities.  But if you dig a little deeper it has a lot more to offer than just investments.   M1 Finance also offers a checking account with debit card as well as a money borrowing option.   On the investment side, M1 Invest has some pretty amazing and unique features.  This platform allows you to create a highly customizable portfolio in conjunction with an automated investing service.  They are…

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There are a lot of people in this world who are looking to get out of debt fast.  Unfortunately, the statistics tell a sad story of how people in the U.S. are inundated in debt.  Having debt hanging over your head can be overwhelming.  The thought of having to dig yourself out of a big debt hole is daunting to say the least.  Debt can be the cause of unnecessary worry and stress in our lives.   Statistics According to the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Goal setting is a powerful resource that brings focus to our lives. It is a skill that allows us to take a hold of our future. Goals force us to analyze our existence and decide what we want to accomplish.   So where do you see yourself in 10 years?  The dreaded question that most people don’t really have a good answer to.  I’m pretty sure that employers don’t want the real answer in your head: “Lying on a beach on…

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