This post is part of a 30-day series called the 30 Steps Program to Financial Independence. If you’ve been tracking your journey toward financial independence, you’ve probably noticed your passive income gradually increasing. It might have started small, like $5 a month or $10 a month. Everyone earns some passive income, even if it’s just […]
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Good morning everyone! I’m excited to announce my first giveaway where you can win $75 in cash or Amazon vouchers! If you’re interested, be sure to check out my guest post on Daily Money Shot where I share the story of my stolen piano, among other robberies, and offer some tips on staying safe while […]
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Today, I’m thrilled to share a guest post from Julie! Julie is a 29-year-old living in the Pacific Northwest, aiming for financial independence. She loves dogs, wine, and cheesy reality TV shows. Julie co-hosts the FIRE Drill podcast, sells on Etsy, and blogs at Millennial Boss. Last year, she earned an extra $40,000 online alongside […]
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Over a decade ago, after reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, I decided to become a full-time real estate investor. The book taught me the importance of passive income for financial independence, and I chose real estate as my path. My plan was to generate enough cash to buy and hold properties for […]
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A few months back, I traveled to France with the idea of buying a new laptop. My trusty Asus Eeepc had been with me for three years, surviving over 60,000 miles on motorcycle panniers, enduring all sorts of harsh conditions. Despite its resilience, it was getting noisy after my latest trip to Europe, making me […]
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Hi there! Today, I’m having a chat with Pat Murphy, the publisher of Feeling Financial, about how to keep your investments safe. Pat writes about personal finance, focusing on how our emotions and behavior impact financial outcomes. Right now, it’s tough to maintain a conservative mix of investments. With the threat of rising interest rates, […]
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During my first year of college, I had two majors, and taking on an extra job was practically impossible. My college town had around 40,000 students, and most of the limited job opportunities were already taken by seniors. When I arrived unprepared in September, I knew I had to rely solely on my scholarship for […]
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You know you’re not updating your blog enough when you’ve managed to build half a house since your last post… Since November, I’ve been immersed in construction mode. The builders took two weeks off around Christmas, and I managed to spend January traveling in Europe. Over the past two months, I’ve had between 10 and […]
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I’ve always had this idea of being financially independent since I started working and realized that a typical 9 to 5 job wasn’t for me. When I considered ways to create passive income, real estate always came to mind. Back when the economy was stable, with no crises or bubbles, and lending was easy, I […]
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My husband has taken the week off work, so we’re having an RV staycation. He really needed this break to stay sane and avoid the high school-level drama at work. Today, we decided to enjoy a nice sunny day. Since Coronado has just reopened the beaches, we took advantage of that. You can walk, run, […]
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