As the website has grown some of my more popular works has become buried in the sites archives. I’ve created this page to highlight the content I’m most proud of or has given the most value to my readers over the years. I will periodically update these posts with updated information and expanded sections to keep them relevant!
One of the best ways to accelerate your path to early retirement is to find a side hustle you love and make some extra money to improve your savings rate. Here are the top 10 side hustles that have a low startup cost, give you the best schedule flexibility, and could scale into a full time business if/ when your ready to quit your regular 9-5 job
1 - Freelance Writer/ Editor
2 - Video or photo editing
3 - Real Estate Photography
4 - Graphic Design
5 - Handyman / Contractor
6 - Mowing Yards & Landscaping
7 - Resell Stuff on ebay
8 - Start a blog or website
9 - Sell stuff on Etsy
10 - Make video reviews of products
Wondering “how much longer is before I can retire?” or “how much you I need to save for retirement?”.
This Retirement Calculator will answer both those questions! Plug in your numbers and it gives you an answer how does it work?
How I retired in my early 30’s. The first step of achieving any goal is deciding it's worth pursuing, Then build a plan to incrementally work toward a solution.
If there is anything that encapsulates American culture, it is the fact that nearly everyone has the aspirational dream of winning the lottery.
What it would feel like to win the Mega Millions or Powerball.
Here's what to do if your lucky numbers hit!
Five actions needed to build your financial life raft, to ensure your financial survival during the coming recession (or even depression)
The Mile High Recession Survival Guide:
+Build and maintain an emergency fund
+Keep your options open; always network
Blockchain, Crypto Currency, NFT’s, and Web 3.0 are all the buzz right now, your friends are telling you to invest in it and that it’s the wave of the future! But what are they? What are they worth? Is it a scam? If these are questions you have then you’re in the right place, I’m going to break these topics down so you understand what they are and can then make an informed decision about getting involved or not.
If you’ve gone down the rabbit hole you’ve probably heard terms like “Coast FIRE” or “Fat FIRE” But what does that even mean? Personal finance is… well personal and just like every person is unique there are many different styles of FIRE that suit people’s different needs, ambitions, and goals. In this article I’ve attempted to explain the common styles and a couple that I frequently see that aren’t “Formally” adopted by the community yet.
I retired nearly two years ago at the age of 32. As we come to the two-year anniversary of my retirement, I thought it would be good to reflect on and share the biggest things I’ve learned during the journey. Often times, what we expect and reality are very different. Retiring early has certainly taught me a lot in some surprising ways.
So you’ve started saving and you’ve figured out how to make some more money too! Awesome! Now what? Time to put that extra money to work for you by investing it!
In this article, we will explore the need-to-know basics of investing and a couple of ideas on where to start!
An Honest Look at Fret Out for Freelancing?
Who is Cutout For Freelancing?
Dipping Your Toes In vs. Diving Right In
Freelancing Platforms vs. Going Solo