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FI Lifestyle Personal Finance

We Did It—We Reached FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)!

It's still surreal to me, but it’s true—we've reached FIRE! In this update, I share when we hit our number, whether M's retiring… and so much more!

October 19, 2021
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FI Frugality Lifestyle Personal Finance

How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Newport? (As a Family of Four)

Brian and his family live in Newport, Rhode Island—home to the luxurious Gilded Age mansions. They live frugally (while splurging in a few areas)!

April 12, 2022
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FI Lifestyle

Mini FIRE Life Update: Spring 2022

Sorry that I disappeared for a while! Life's been very busy, so for now, this will just be a mini FIRE life update for spring 2022.

April 5, 2022
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Personal Finance FI Lifestyle Parenting

15 Best Side Hustles for Busy Parents

Side hustles are an ideal solution for busy parents who want fun, easy, or lucrative ways to make extra money. Here are 15 ideas to get you started.

March 8, 2022
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FI

Can I Take a Slow FI Path and Still Retire Early?

I love Slow FI and was thrilled when Jessica from The Fioneers invited me to do a Slow FI interview with her! Here's my intro to the interview...

March 1, 2022
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FI Frugality Lifestyle Personal Finance Travel

How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life? (As a Nomadic Couple)

Wondering how much it costs to live the FIRE life as a nomadic couple? My interviewee, Mr. Nomad Numbers, shares all in this interview!

February 15, 2022
How much does it cost to live the FIRE life interview series
FI Frugality Lifestyle Personal Finance

One Year of FIRE Life Interviews: Numbers, Observations, and Insights

After a year of bi-weekly "How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life" interviews, it's time to look back and share my observations and insights.

February 8, 2022
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FI Frugality Lifestyle Personal Finance

How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Toronto? (As a Single)

Veronica's situation is so unique that we had to break the mold for her interview! She shares how much it costs to live in Toronto… and as a nomad!

January 18, 2022
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Blogging

Three Years of Blogging: All the Stats

It's my three-year blogiversary and I'm sharing all the stats: email subscribers, pageviews, users, income and expenses, and more!

January 11, 2022
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FI Frugality Lifestyle Personal Finance

How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in London? (As a Single)

Kathrin lives in high-cost London, yet she keeps her expenses exceptionally low… and she'll reach FI in her 30s. Find out how in her interview!

January 4, 2022
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Personal Finance FI Parenting

The Family Emergency Binder: My Detailed Review

In this detailed review, I'll take you section-by-section through the Family In Case of Emergency Binder and explain why your family NEEDS this.

January 1, 2022
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