Flexing Our Frugal Muscles: Part 1
Recalibrating our spending - and saving money. Frugality has never been at the core of our financial independence (FI) strategy. That’s...
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- Jun 26
- 3 min
Financial Remodel
Rebuilding our framework for financial independence. A year and a half ago, we took a leap of faith and pulled the trigger on our...
- Dec 13, 2022
- 4 min
Figuring Out Your Post-FI Budget
How to plan a budget for a life you're not yet living. If you’re pursuing financial independence, you’ve likely heard of the 4% rule —...
- Nov 13, 2022
- 4 min
Our Path to FI: 1 Year Later
An update from our journey to financial independence. A little over a year ago today we (officially) started our journey to financial...
- Oct 17, 2022
- 5 min
7 Hidden Costs of Owning More
How much is your stuff really costing you? When it comes to saving money, buying less stuff is an obvious choice. The less money you...
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Our Budget
How we plan to adapt to a 50% increase in mortgage payments while pursuing financial independence. Over the course of 6 months, the Bank...
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Building Consistency on the Path to FI
Change is only effective if it's sustainable. By nature, consistency is not my strong suit. My natural inclination is to go all out until...
- Jul 13, 2022
- 2 min
Let Your Values Lead The Way
Being proactive on your journey to financial independence. If you’re pursuing financial independence, you’ve likely spent a significant...
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
The Power of Perspective
Is your money mindset getting in the way of success? When it comes to saving money, individual perspectives can vary widely. To some, the...
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
Why Doesn't Everyone Retire Early?
Read this if your friends think the FIRE movement is a fad. Many of us who have found the FIRE movement are eager to share our newfound...
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Thinking of Joining the FIRE Movement?
Don't let perfection get in your way. If you’ve been thinking about joining the FIRE movement, the time to take action is now. No matter...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
June 2022: FI Journey Update
If you’ve been following our journey, then you know our path to financial independence (FI) includes a major milestone early on — a move...
- Mar 18, 2022
- 2 min
How We Spend Our Money on the Path to FI
When starting out on our journey to financial independence, we’d spend hours reading about other people’s experiences. It wasn’t that we...
- Feb 15, 2022
- 4 min
The Personal Finance Book That Changed Our Life
A true guide to the FIRE movement, Your Money or Your Life is a must read for anyone pursuing financial independence or early retirement.
- Jan 24, 2022
- 3 min
Staying Focused on the Path to FI
The path to financial independence can prove to be challenging at times, and while I'd love to say that we're able to stay 100% committed...
- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
The True Power of the Side Hustle
If you’ve ever thought about starting a side hustle, chances are you’ve wondered if it’s really worth the effort — and if you’ve shared...
- Jan 1, 2022
- 4 min
5 Annoying Misconceptions About Financial Independence
If you’re pursuing financial independence, chances are you’ve heard at least a few interesting takes on what it means. From looks of...
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Pursuing Financial Independence Without Extreme Frugality
A question that we often get asked on our journey to financial freedom is around frugality. For one reason or another, many people assume...
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Elopements and Cottages - Setting Our Financial Priorities Early On
When it comes to money, we often hear about the importance of budgeting and making sure our expenses don't exceed our income. But equally...
- Nov 23, 2021
- 3 min
How We Track Our Net Worth
When pursuing financial independence, net worth is often a key focus as it provides an overall snapshot of your finances and provides an...
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