I first learned to ski in middle school and then participated in ski club in high school. Additionally, I skied several times in my adult life but didn’t really pick it back up until about 6 years ago. When I was in debt, I took a break deciding to focus most of my income on …
I want to share some valuable financial takeaways from an unlikely source – a fiction book. Typically, I read non-fiction; however, I started incorporating some fiction into my life. Firstly, I joined a book club and they typically pick fiction…until it’s my turn to pick and, of course, I’ll choose non-fiction. Additionally, I went on …
What Can Race Car Driving Teach us About our Finances? Read More »
Today is another interview in my series, “People are Basically…” If you want to be considered for a feature in this series reach out to me, here. I’m excited to introduce Michelle to you. She runs the website Savvy History and her tagline is financial independence for the creative class. That is certainly fitting for Michelle! Currently, …
People are Basically Creative – Featuring Michelle from Savvy History Read More »
I went shopping the other day. Shocking, right? I preach frugality and yet I had the audacity to shop. Haha, all things in moderation. Anyway, I bought a fancy dress and learned a valuable lesson from an unlikely person. So much so that I thought to turn it into a blog post. This is Not …
I’m excited to introduce you to another phenomenal person with an inspiring story. I met Lou virtually in the ChooseFI Facebook group. Are you sensing a theme here? I met Rosemary, the first interviewee in this series, there too. I think you can figure out where I hang. 😉 Lou had the most beautifully articulate …
People are Basically Evolutionary – 7 Money Lessons Featuring Louima Lilite Read More »
By the A M A Z I N G grace of God I celebrated 9 years of sobriety on Friday, February 1, 2019. Oh my! I can remember it like it was yesterday and yet it feels like a lifetime ago. I feel like I’ve got some serious time under my belt and yet I …
The Lessons I Learned in 9 Years of Sobriety – Money & Otherwise Read More »
I’m part of the ChooseFI Facebook group as well as a local ChooseFI group here in Northeast Ohio. If you are interested in joining a local ChooseFI group, look here to see if one is available in your area. In our local group, we alternate our monthly meetups between educational and social. I’ve gained so much …
FIRE & Geoarbitrage – Featuring Jim from Route to Retire Read More »
Okay, if you are someone in recovery and are trying to get your financial ducks in a row, this post is for you. I have an awesome guest post to share that is near and dear to my heart. How does one even get on the path to financial independence after recovery? My first words …
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I wasn’t sure if I’d write a post about my recent medical emergency, but then I decided there are some valuable lessons here. I cut off part of my thumb this week. Ugh. As a person living alone, it was a little more challenging to get to the hospital. As a result, I’m realizing it’s …
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I was blessed to be able to attend CampFI Southeast week 2 and do a human pyramid for my birthday! When the decision was made last minute, I still had to see if the pieces would fit together. Amazingly I’ve already got all of my PTO scheduled for 2019 with a ski trip in February, CampFI Mid-Atlantic …
Why We Need Community – a Tribute to CampFI Southeast Read More »