Disclaimer: some links may be affiliate links. They help offset the cost of keeping this blog running! Why do I do a monthly status report? I find it best to do a monthly status report for a few reasons. It helps me evaluate how I did the previous month. Did I hit a target reduction in spending or did I go way over budget for […]
The Privilege of Self-Employment
In early 2018, I took a leap of faith into the unknown and quit my steady, fulfilling W2 corporate job for the turbulent waters of self-employment. I’d talked to countless entrepreneurs through the podcast and knew many successful entrepreneurs. How hard could it be if I were surrounded by people making a comfortable living? Turns out the answer is […]
Saying Farewell to Early Retirement
Recently, I had the pleasure of being featured in a MarketWatch article. My views on the blog exploded and so did many of the readers’ heads. “She’s 27 and retiring with $200k in assets, most of those locked away in tax-advantaged accounts? Yeah, good luck with that. She’s not going to make it a year.” That seems to […]
Recap: 2017 Edition
2017 was probably one of my favorite years so far! It’s hard to believe it’s already over and done with. 2017 is one of the rare years I can remember where if someone offered to transport me back a year, I’d take it. It was that good to me. I dubbed 2017 the Year of Caring, and I think […]
Monthly Status Report: November 2017
Disclaimer: some links may be affiliate links. They help offset the cost of keeping this blog running! Why do I do a monthly status report? I find it best to do a monthly status report for a few reasons. It helps me evaluate how I did the previous month. Did I hit a target reduction in spending or did I go way over budget for […]
Giving Thanks 2017
Another Thanksgiving is upon us! Out of all the holidays, Thanksgiving is one of my favorites. It’s less consumer-driven than other holidays despite the retail market’s best efforts, the weather isn’t super cold, I get extra days off from work, people type what they’re grateful for all month long online, and there’s tons of delicious foods […]