…in 2010 after returning from a two-year trip around the world and realizing I couldn’t tie myself down to an office job. (FYI: “location independence” means, “you can work from…
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Think You Can’t Pay Off $147,106 in Debt? Guess Again.
…you trade your most limited and precious assets, time and energy, for money — and this is, by definition, an unsustainable exchange. Jackie and Miles realized they need to revolt…
#234: 26 Easy Moves to Improve Your Finances in 2020
…estate plan. It’s time for round two. This year, to kickoff 2020, we’re reissuing the One Tweak a Week challenge. Here’s how to participate: Download the free book at affordanything.com/2020kickoff…
Why You Shouldn’t Let a Monkey Pick Your Stocks
…investing classic. I love wagering real-life money on ridiculous experiments. One year ago, I put his statement to the test. Well, kinda. I had trouble finding a monkey. And I…
The Most Crucial Money Lesson, in Three Words: Mind the Gap
…into retirement and health accounts, they complimented me. They told me I’m making excellent progress. They were wrong. I wasn’t progressing. Not really. Here’s the sad truth that nobody discusses:…
Should I Go to Grad School?
…literally a requirement; it’s an unavoidable price of entry. So if that’s what you really want to do, then I think that you should go for it. BUT — and…
This 72-Year-Old is Retiring the Right Way …
…(the tarmac) of Pennsylvania. My dad got his first “real” job at age 40, earning $20,000 per year, living in Ohio. His car broke down as he drove to his…
“I Don’t Want to Be Ordinary” — Can This Woman Escape the Ordinary?
…you can’t — either way, you’re right. Life is completely what you make it. Especially if you live in a free, first-world country. Then there’s really nothing stopping you. Regarding…
Hate Budgeting? Here’s The Easiest Budget Ever
…doesn’t change anything. We “should” drive the speed limit. We “should” wear sunscreen every time we leave the house. We “should” floss our teeth daily. Let’s get real. In this…
You Are What You Think
…index fund, earning money as I sleep …” That’s more effective. Real-Life Examples The Law of Attraction says that if you focus on the positive, you’ll attract the positive. The…
