We wrapped up 2024 and dove headlong into 2025… and the most expensive month of my life, so far.
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Net Worth Update 63: 2023 Q4
Happy New Year! Interested in what we’ve been up to in the last quarter of the year? Read on for the details!
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Hi there. It’s been a hot minute. We’re still alive and kicking. Read on to see what we’ve been up to over the first three months of 2023.
Walk it Off
Hi, my name is Mr. Heartland on FIRE, and I love long walks on the beach. Pretty corny, I know…. But seriously. I love walking. The beach is preferred, but totally optional.
Lifestyle optimization is a powerful tool on the path to Financial Independence (FI) . It means to focus your life’s resources (time, money, etc.) doing things you love, while trying to cut out those things you don’t.
For me, walking is one of the activities I’ve been working to incorporate more of into my life. Let me tell you why.
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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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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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