How to Declutter Your Life to Leave Room for Focus and Success
10 areas to declutter in your life, from your physical space to your digital life, as well as your finances, thoughts & expectations
Mindset
The Tale of Two Bedroom Sets
How we decided between a nice, more expensive bedroom furniture set and the budget option, and the factors that influence us when making large purchases
What’s the Difference Between Being Frugal Versus Cheap in the Tightwad Squad?
The difference being frugal versus cheap comes down to your mindset around money and how you balance value with cost.
What I Am Thankful For
I reflect this holiday season on what I am thankful for including my family, my dog, my community, my health, and my financial stability
From Dave Ramsey to Brian Preston: How My Money View Has Evolved Throughout Our FI Journey
The evolution of my money view throughout our journey to financial independence, including the Baby Steps, minimalism, FIRE, and the FOO
Overcoming a Scarcity Mindset and Learning How to Spend Money
Five steps to help you overcome a scarcity mindset to learn to spend and enjoy your money.
How to Stay Motivated to Save Money for Financial Independence
Tips to help you stay motivated to save money for financial independence whether just starting out or well on your way to retirement
Things You Save In a Fire
What people wish they can save in a fire isn’t expensive stuff, it’s mementos that carry sentimental value, the things that remind them of families and friends.
The Dirty Secret to Bargain Shopping Sales
Shopping sales is a steal… until it isn’t. We share words of wisdom on shopping bargains wisely.
10 Financial Tips We Wish We’d Learned Earlier in Our FIRE Journey
10 financial tips we wish we’d learned earlier in our financial independence, retire early (FIRE) journey to speed up our path to financial stability.