Written By Paula Pant
This was originally published in 2012 as a series of separate blog posts. For the sake of simplification, we have consolidated these blog posts onto this one page that you’re reading. Unless otherwise noted, the information has not been updated, so all numbers and information reflect 2012.
I’m changing careers. Well, sort of.
About two […]
Written By Paula Pant
I spent the weekend slaying the distractions in my life.
I flung the junk out of my file cabinet. I brainstormed goals for the New Year, ranked them, and eliminated most.
Most of us are pulled in too many directions: too many goals to chase, skills to learn, career avenues to attempt.
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Written By Paula Pant
I’m making a massive change in my search for my next rental house.
I’ve spent the past year searching for another rental house within walking distance of Atlanta’s most vibrant city park.
It’s one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Atlanta, especially among young professionals who want to live in walking distance to martini […]
Written By Paula Pant
Today’s letter comes from a 25-year-old reader named Chris, who asks:
“Invest for retirement or pay down debt? This may be more of a personal choice than anything, but I have been subscribed to the ‘pay down your debt before you invest’ camp for about a year now.
I should have my debt […]
Written By Paula Pant
When I started freelancing, I thought I’d reached the pinnacle of worker freedom.
Every morning I pour a cup of coffee, pull on a warm fuzzy pair of slippers, and plod into my home office.
I watch commuters battle the busy streets while I wear pajamas at my desk.
I thought this was the goal. But it’s only […]
Written By Paula Pant
“Hey Dad, you can change your own oil and save $20 bucks!”
“Honey, that’s not worth my time.”
My Dad and I had this conversation in high school, and at the time, I had no idea what he meant. How could saving money be a waste of time?
Now I get it. Traditional […]
Written By Paula Pant
I recently received a question from a reader named Briana, who asks:
“Paula your story is definitely inspiring. I’m having a bit of trouble though.
Since being laid off in January, I’ve been pursuing a “career” as a freelance writer, and while things are steadily looking up, the fact of the […]
Written By Paula Pant
Sophia from Minneapolis says:
“The more I sit in an office, the more I want to be location independent. … I feel this need to travel more, to explore, and not be tied to an office in Minnesota.”
In my last post, I told Sophia how she can see the world for […]
Written By Paula Pant
Time for Answer the Reader’s Mail: “See the World” Edition!
Today’s question comes from Sophia, a 27-year-old financial planner in Minneapolis with a desire to travel the world. Sophia says:
“I’m a world traveler … My husband and I went to Thailand at the beginning of the […]
Written By Paula Pant
There’s a huge problem with traditional advice about how to earn more money.
Conventional wisdom wants you to sell yourself short. Most advice says you should trade your limited time and energy for a few cents.
Here’s what a quick search for “earn more money” found:
Babysit Mow lawns or rake leaves […]
