Camping: The Cheapest Long Weekend
When we first got married in 2009, we had very low salaries in a HCOL area. But, we still wanted to go on vacation. So, we went camping and realized we loved it. In this post, I share everything you need to know to go camping for a cheap long weekend.
Working (A LOT) Less After Reaching Coast FI
Soon after his daughter was born, Anders learned about Coast FI. Upon calculating his number and realizing he’d already reached it, he decided to work less. He quit his job and starting working part-time as a freelance writer and seasonally as a tax preparer. He now feel like he has the benefits of the FI lifestyle without waiting to retire early.
Coast FI vs. Slow FI: What’s the Difference?
With so many flavors of financial independence, it can be difficult to keep track of them all. People often confused Coast FI with Slow FI. The point of this post is to make a distinction between these two flavors of FIRE.
Financial Independence in a HCOL Area
Living in a high cost of living area or urban environment can be very expensive. But it does not have to be. If you are intentional, you can enjoy all of the perks of the great location without sacrificing your long-term aspirations. We’re on our way to achieving financial independence and our location has actually played a big part in that. We believe that living in a high cost of living area has actually allowed us to fast track our journey to FI.
Becoming an Entrepreneur to Travel South for the Winter as a “Snowbird”
About 10 years ago, Kari came across the term “lifestyle entrepreneurship,” which referred to building a business that provided the flexibility to live the life you want. Kari’s dream was to be location independent so she could be a snowbird in the winter. It took time to put this lifestyle in place, but she took her first snowbird excursion in February of 2021.
To Design Your Best Life, Start With Your Ideal Day
It’s important that we not only focus on our big vision for the future. Why? Because, even if we achieve it, our daily lives still won’t be full of joy and fulfillment. We’ll still be living for the next big milestone or adventure.
Taking Time Off for Your Health Will Improve Your Life
Last fall, Emma requested a 1-month medical leave from work. When I heard about her experience, I knew that I wanted to feature her in a Slow FI interview.
Simple Ways We Save Money that Add Up
Recently, we’ve written a lot about spending money. But, it’s important to be clear why why we have money to spend on the things we value. One reason is that we’ve learned to cut costs on the things we don’t. Here are a few of the ways we save money that add up.
You Are Not Your Job: How to Reclaim Your Identity
One huge reason we don’t make changes to improve our lives is that our work is such a large part of our identities. When we don’t have a robust identity outside of work, it can keep us stuck. Learn how to disentangle your identity from your work.
