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…
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…
I have always been a saver. My parents would even tell you that as a child I would immediately put any money that I earned or received in the bank and not spend it. I grew up in a family with parents who worked hard to not just make ends meet but to make sure we had a comfortable life. I think I knew pretty early on that money was important. After graduating from college in 2003 with a Bachelor’s…
Our Life On Fire is written with our children in mind. They are young, under the age of 5, so they have their whole lives ahead of them to learn, grow, and experience the world around them. As parents, we have been there, made the mistakes, and have hopefully learned a heck of a lot along the way. We have grasped what it takes to be successful in life and want to give all of that knowledge to our kids. …
If you’ve ever gone down the black hole of YouTube shows you know that there are a million different channels out there. Some are ridiculously addictive and others are just insanely ridiculous. We watch a fair amount of YouTube which is partly due to the fact that we don’t have cable or any other streaming devices but mostly because there are some really entertaining vlogs (video logs) out there. We tend to lean towards watching travel shows and our favorites…
Our Life on Fire was created for us to track our progress as well as show you that even without a financial background that you too can take the steps towards financial freedom. All you need is a little direction and a lot of drive. We’d also like to give all of you a little glimpse into our lives and share things that are important to us, including family, wellness, travel, and living a balanced lifestyle. We have always been…