
The Best $80 I’ve Ever Spent
If you would have asked me one year ago about anything outdoors related, I probably would have laughed and told you to go away. These...

Our Plan To Finally Cut Our Food Spending
It’s a number I still don’t even understand and I feel ashamed whenever I mention it. We have been doing better over the years, but...

You Are The Average Of The 5 People You Spend The Most Time With — Choose Wisely
Jim Rohn, a motivational speaker and businessman, famously said that “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time...

2014 Financial Year In Review
Overall 2014 was a great year. I don’t think it could have been any better. The only thing that was bad was the amount of spending we...

December Goals, Pictures From Joshua Tree and Red Rock Canyon, and Life Update
latest monthly income report), a great month for goals, and it was a fun month too. Even though November was a great month overall, it...

What I Would Change About My College Experience
Recently, I published the post How I Graduated From College In 2.5 Years With 2 Degrees and Saved $37,500. While I did graduate quickly...

$14,534 November Income – My Monthly Online Income Report
Background information on my monthly income reports. This all started out as my extra income report because in the beginning it was all...

What I’m Thankful For – Being Positive Can Change Your Life
If you are in the United States, you are probably preparing for Thanksgiving and any related festivities. You are most likely excited for...

How I Conquered My Fear and Went Rock Climbing Outdoors in Joshua Tree National Park
Yes, I am a personal finance blogger, but life isn’t all about money, and yes, you can enjoy life while still being responsible with...

8 Things To Stop Being Afraid Of So You Can Be Rich, Happy, And Successful
This can then lead to regret later. Whether you are wanting to tackle your debt, you want to leave a job you hate, you want to travel the...

5 Tasks We Need To Complete In Order To Sell Our Home Quickly
This means I would like to start doing stuff to our home now so that we are not stressed and intimidated by it all later. When the time...

Life Update, 10 Spectacular Things Happening Right Now, and My November Goals
October was a fun and relaxing month. I was able to work a good amount, have some fun, and enjoy life. October also marked one full year...

$14,136 in October Income – My Monthly Online Income Report
Background information on my monthly income reports. This all started out as my extra income report because before October of 2013, I...

How I Make Working From Home Work For Me
One phrase I often hear is “Oh, you are so lucky to be able to work from home. I would LOVE that.” The other phrase I hear is the exact...

7 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me
It was a little hard to think about things that I haven’t shared on the blog yet since I am so open here. However, I thought of some...

Money Advice I Would Tell My Younger Self
I definitely was not great with money when I was younger. I made many money mistakes that led to me wasting thousands upon thousands of...

Why You Should Invest and Save For Retirement – Plus a Personal Finance Confession Fail
Investing is something I have never really gotten too deep into in my personal life. I know, personal finance blogger fail right here....

7 Things I Won’t Cut From Our Budget To Save For a Down Payment
Some of you have asked why we’re waiting to buy a house and why we’re not moving right away. Well, we still have to save for our down...

It’s Been One Year Since I Quit My Job For Self-Employment
Not a great picture, but it’s one of the only pictures I have from my trips in the past year that has me in it. My official last day at...

















