This is a bit of a different post compared to what I usually write, but I think there’s a subset of readers that might find this post interesting. Financial independence has always been about getting back more control of our lives. And when you think about it, bikes might be one of the first things […]
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Looking At Our Daycare Costs (And Why We Send Our Son To Daycare)
At the end of each year, my son’s daycare sends us a PDF that details how much tuition we paid. It’s a helpful bit of information to have. My family is fortunate to be in a position where we don’t have to budget to meet our financial goals, so we’re always admittedly unclear about how […]
My 2021 Credit Card And Bank Bonus Recap
At the start of each year, I like to do a post recapping all of the credit card points and bank bonuses I earned in the previous year. Both topics can be intimidating to new readers – I know that’s how I felt when I started getting into this world. But once you figure it […]
I Was A Victim Of Bank Fraud – Here’s What Happened
A few months ago, I woke up to a strange transaction in my checking account – a $3,000 withdrawal from my Ally checking account to a bank account I have with a fintech company called Douugh. I didn’t realize it yet, but I was about to become – or perhaps more accurately, I was – […]
Lifestyle Inflation Is Okay – Just Let It Happen On Your Terms
Lifestyle inflation is what happens when you earn more money, and in turn, spend more money. It’s a natural part of life, but one that is often viewed as a negative to wealth building. And it’s true. If your income grows, but you spend all of it, you’ll never be able to build wealth. In […]