Have you ever crafted a to-do list for the day in the morning, full of motivation and inspiration that today is the day you are going to get things done! .……and then bed time rolls around and you’ve only done one easy item.… maybe two if you’re lucky. What stops us from being our best selves […]
What’s A Lot?
I love disc golf. There’s just something super peaceful about wandering around a park playing frisbee: sport edition. Low start up cost, endless enjoyment (unless you chuck your disc in a stagnant creek full of goose poop), no fee to practice or play, a variety of different courses to play.….. talk about a great first date activity. You get to […]
Monthly Status Report: April 2017
Happy May, friends! With the addition of my monthly rental line items, I am changing the monthly report format. Please note I also have some affiliate links in the posts now, as they help offset the costs to keep this blog running. Let me know how you like the changes in the comments! Why do I do a monthly […]
A Letter to My 22 Year Old Self
Today’s post comes courtesy of Joel at FI180. Joel and I met at Camp Mustache SE this winter. Once I heard his story, I knew he had a lot of great words of wisdom to share. Over the course of the weekend, we convinced him to start a blog to share his story. He and his wife will be FI […]
Rental Property #1
Well everybody, it’s official. I am a homeowner! Perhaps more importantly in this context, I’m also now a landlord! “Ok Gwen, that’s cool, BUT SHARE THE DETAILS! WE’VE BEEN TEASED ENOUGH!!” Alright, alright, alright. Here’s the numbers and information on my very first rental property! Stats: Triplex Unit #1: 1 bedroom, 1 bath Unit #2: 1 bedroom, 1 bath Unit #3: studio, […]
My Vision of FI: Phase One
I’ve written previously about my plan for financial independence. Twice, actually. Once in My 10 Year Plan post and again in it’s sequel, My 10 Year Plan: 2016 Update. I know, I’m real good at coming up with titles. Be jealous of my skillz. For those of you that have just stumbled across this little slice […]