It’s Time to Figure Out Your Enough Number
The fear of not having enough money. It’s one of the main things that holds us back from taking action to improve our lives. But, what if we could figure out how much was truly enough? This would allow us to tame our fears and move forward.
Negotiating Flexibility at Work Can be a Win-Win
After feeling like life was “living them,” Lee and her family decided to make changes. Her spouse negotiated the flexibility to work 4-days/week and take extended time-off during slow periods. Learn how they did it.
To Build a Meaningful Life, Start Asking New Questions
I hear a lot of people ask this question: “How do I discover meaning and purpose after retiring early?” In this post, I’ll share why this is the wrong question to ask and how you can build a meaningful life right now, regardless of where you are on your financial journey.
Leaving Academia to Become a YouTuber
In this Slow FI Interview, I speak with Kristine Vike who, after graduating with her Ph.D. in Chemistry, decided to leave academia to become a YouTuber.
Location Independence: What It Is, and What We Plan to Do With It
We are officially location independent! This post will walk you through what location independence is, types of location independence, and how to become location independent (before FI). Plus, we’ll share more about our 2023 travel plans!
2022: Building our Ideal Life NOW
2022 was a big year for us! We took some HUGE steps to design our life along the path to FI, including building out our van and Corey deciding to quit his job. In this post, we walk through the impact on our finances and long-term plans.
Preparing for a Gap Year with a Family of Five
I’m excited about this Slow FI interview with Heidi Dusek (from Ordinary Sherpa) because she shows us that you can still live an adventurous life with kids. In fact, she and her husband are taking their 12, 10, and 7-year-olds on a gap year RV road trip in 2023.
Downshifting to Part-Time to Design a Purposeful Life
I’m so excited for this new Slow FI interview with Anita. Earlier this year, Anita transitioned into a part-time role that had more meaning and purpose. Working part-time also allowed her to take care of herself and build a side business.
Corey Gave His Notice and He’s Quitting His Job!
Big changes are afoot in the Fioneer household. Instead of taking an employer-sponsored sabbatical in 2023, Corey has decided to quit his job! In this post, we share more about what changed and why he decided to quit now, what made us feel financially prepared, and what we’ll be doing in 2023!