I’m pursuing financial independence so that I can live a rich life. But guess what? That doesn’t necessarily mean I want to be rich. In fact, living a rich life doesn’t have to have anything to do with money. What is a Rich Life? In my opinion, living a rich life doesn’t mean being rich. …
A recent study published on Sage Journals dived head first into the issue of self worth vs net worth – specifically asking whether people who tied their self worth to financial success were happier overall. The study revealed that those whose self worth is tied to finances generally feel more loneliness and social isolation than …
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Author: Robyn @ A Dime Saved I love absolutely love reading! I am a real bookworm. And I continually search for the best ways to get free books online. Why? Because books can be pretty expensive! I have a Kindle, which I love. While there is something about reading physical books, a Kindle or an …
There are so many freaking types of financial independence – it can get super confusing to keep them straight! Having so many options keeps the fire community inclusive, and gives tons of people the opportunity to achieve financial independence who may not be able to pursue the traditional path. One of those options is Coast …
It’s time to clear the air. I write so much about my ideas on social programs that would lift people up, policies that hurt poor people, and other somewhat political financial topics that you might think I don’t care about personal financial responsibility. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Financial responsibility is immensely important …
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Financial abuse is a type of domestic abuse. It’s a form of control and a violation of a person’s resources. It’s a horrible situation to understand and deal with when it’s just stealing and gaslighting (which is what happened to me) so I can’t even imagine how terrible it is for those who lose complete …
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Our 32st month blogging was just as awesome as the two previous months. I still feel like we’re right on the cusp of breaking through, and that’s even more apparent after all the big wins this month. Read on to see what I mean! 32nd Month Update Readership Our readership during or 32nd month was …
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It’s time for a Staycation! Last week, I waxed poetic about the reasons why you should consider using your vacation time to stay local. This week, I decided to give you some inspiration! Let’s talk staycation ideas! What Should I Do on My Staycation? The great thing about a staycation is that the possibilities are …
It’s summer time, and that means vacation time! But, sometimes, instead of hitting the road and visiting elsewhere, we should really use that time to relax and unwind at home. Here are 8 great reasons why you should consider a staycation for your next vacation. Why Your Next Vacation Should Be A Staycation Staycations are …
FU Money. That’s really what we all want, isn’t it? But what exactly is FU money – and how much does it really take to be able to say F@$% It!? What is FU Money? FU Money is a non-vulgar (even though everyone knows what we really mean) way of saying we have enough money …