Blazing a Trail Towards Financial Independence
We’ve been trying grocery pickup the last couple months and I’m here to tell you it warrants serious consideration as a lifestyle optimization hack for everyone and those on the path to Financial Independence, especially.
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My wife and I are about two years into our Financial Independence (FI) journey. We have done quite a bit to right our financial ship. We’ve laid the groundwork for a solid financial future.
But still, I find myself so anxious. I keep thinking, nay obsessing, about finding ways to shorten the time to FI. It seems, I’ve moved from one kind of money problems to another kind. I am going to take you inside my thought process as I weigh my options.
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I recently knocked out a much needed DIY yard project and installed yard drains around my kids’ playhouse and fixed a broken and clogged downspout. In reflecting on the project I realize the impact of tackling this DIY project may be much larger than at first glance. In fact, the monetary savings alone surprised me. So let’s take a closer look.
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The smell of the grill, the sounds of kids playing and birds chirping. Who doesn’t love a good backyard BBQ? If you stop and take a moment to think about the financial aspect of a BBQ you just might love them even more. In fact, a BBQ can help you and your friends save a boatload of money!
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Have you ever considered starting a business? Maybe building a real estate portfolio? How about drastically changing careers? Sounds pretty risky right?
While there is no way to eliminate risk, a solid financial base and developing hobbies you are passionate about can make these “risky” endeavors much less risky.
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The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement is geared towards anyone, no matter where they fall along the income spectrum. The tips, tricks and hacks central to the movement can have remarkable impacts for six figure bread winners and minimum wage earners alike.
However, high earners who demonstrate FIRE principles can have wide-spread influence. It’s important for these individuals to be shining examples… to be Beacons of the FIRE movement.
So let’s explore the potential impacts that can be made by high earners seeking FIRE.
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