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.
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.
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.
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.
Earlier this month, I turned thirty-five! It felt like a really big milestone, so I decided to reflect back on what I’ve learned in my 35 years on earth. After reflecting, I decided to dig deeper and learn more about the value of reflective practice in our lives.
Many years ago, Corey and I set a goal of traveling to 100 countries. But, working full-time put a damper on our travel goals. How would we ever travel to 100 countries if we only had 3 week of vacation each year? So, we started to pursue FI. If we retired early, we could travel as much as we wanted. Over time, we’ve learned that there are many other options, besides early retirement, that would give us location independence.
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