Tag: happiness

Emergency Funds

So you may be reading our past articles and realize that this whole financial independence idea is starting to sound pretty good. You are ready to embark on a path towards having the freedom to do what you want when you want to, but are still confused as to where to start. The investment side

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How I saved over $200,000 by age 27

As I’ve mentioned in a previous post I started on this road to financial independence about 7 years ago. Thinking back on it now, I think the mindset was always kind of there for me. I remember being a young kid probably about 8 years old and always wanting to save money. Back then, I

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Let’s talk about fitness

Gabe here! Fitness. Everybody’s favorite word to describe how long and far they can run. Or how much weight they can lift over their head. Or how many times they can pull themselves up to some arbitrary bar that is inconveniently set between their master bedroom and the hallway. “Hey you see that pull-up bar?

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Let’s talk about debt.

Debt is seen as one of those taboo topics that most people don’t like to talk about. It’s generally not discussed much because it’s one of those things that many of us are embarrassed to talk about. We know it’s not a good thing but it’s something we just can’t help right? I mean how

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So what is F.I.R.E. and what does it mean for you?

What is financial independence anyway? Matt here. I’d like to take the opportunity to explain what exactly this F.I.R.E movement is all about. I’ll begin by explaining how I became interested in this “crazy” idea. So we’ll turn the dial back about 7 years. Back in 2012 I was introduced to the blog Mr. Money

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Fitness to Finance: This is who I am.

Hey it’s Gabe, here’s my take on this financial independence thing… Where to begin It was the Summer of 2018 and I realized that my current career path left me desiring more. I was unfulfilled, felt stagnant, and strongly craved the ability to grow in a meaningful way. Having worked as a Police Officer for

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