How often have you heard people defend flagrant spending with the following words: “Ah, c’mon. It’s only $25!” Hogwash. That’s the wrong way to think. The better mental shift is…
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Should You Pay Cash for a Car?
Should you pay cash for a car? That question isn’t just a hypothetical anymore. We need to buy a car. And that means we need to make a five-figure decision….
We Bought House #4! Check it Out!
Guess what? We did it again. We bought House #4, which represents our 6th rental unit in total! “Whoa, Paula, this is getting ridiculous.” Yeah, I know. Let’s meet the…
5 Lessons from the Past 3 Weeks of Traveling in Paris
One of the things I love most about travel is stepping into an environment that shatters your assumptions and norms, forcing you to re-consider your life. Here are five things…
Should I Go to Grad School?
I’ve been in Paris for more than a week, and I’m reminded of how little money you need to have an amazing experience. This morning I ate a fresh baguette…
Introducing Get Rich Slowly: The Course
Shortly after Martin and Sierra Black married, they bought a beautiful 2,200-square-foot Victorian home near Boston. From the outside, the couple looked like they had it all. But something was…
The AirBnb Experiment: How Much Did I Make?
This article is Part 2 of The Airbnb Series. Start by reading Part 1 here, and when you’re done, visit Part 3 and Part 4. Three months ago, I launched…
Escape
Here’s my travel story: When I was 21, I bought a car on Craigslist for $400. That’s not a typo. I didn’t put the decimal point in the wrong place….
10 Lessons I’ve Learned as an Airbnb Host
This article is Part 4 of The Airbnb Series. Before you read this, check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Almost one year ago, I took the crazy…
Accelerate
You’re comfortable enough. You don’t hyperventilate about paying the electricity bill. You feel average — but who wants to be average? You’d like to accelerate to the next level. You…