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Did you know that one of the top indicators of a child’s social class is the social class of their parents? Social mobility is at an all time low in the US. Nearly half of the kids born into the lowest class will stay there for their entire lives, and only 4% will ever reach …
Generational Wealth: What it is, Why it Matters and How to Build it! Read More »
Author: John @ financial freedom countdown We all know that the secret to getting insanely rich is to accumulate assets and avoid liabilities. The tricky part is knowing in advance which asset gets us there faster. Before the technology boom, some may have picked San Francisco Real Estate and gone all-in, enabling them now to …
Author: Sam @ How To Fire Whether you want to learn how to make an extra $1000 a month or you need a full-time income, freelance writing jobs are a great way to achieve your dreams. And the great thing about it is you can do it from the comfort of your home. I’m a …
My Fixer Upper Mistake Last year, I was young and idealistic. Okay, maybe not that young – but still, my ideas were bigger than my capabilities. I thought I could buy a fixer upper. I also thought I had the skills and ability to transform said fixer upper into a luxury dream house. As it …
These past few years have been rough on me. It seems like I’m just floating from one financial emergency to the next, and I’ve been struggling to get ahead of it. I know that’s not what you usually hear from a finance blogger. It’s usually “I paid off my debt and you can too!” or …
Teetering From One Financial Emergency to the Next Read More »
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. …
Author: Maggie Lovitt @ Your Money Geek Gain financial freedom with these creative money-making side hustles. With COVID-19 unemployment stimulus benefits running out and jobless claims plateauing, people are hungry for new ways to make extra money. Whether you’re unemployed or working part-time or full-time, it never hurts to explore the wide range of side …
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 …
Yes, Financial Responsibility is Still Important! Read More »