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Financial Independence Made Simple E-Book

A Free Illustrated Guide: Get the simple secrets to financial independence. We’ve simplified the tactics that our 75,000 community members have used to win their financial independence into 7 easy-to-follow infographics packed with actionable tips. Whether it’s saving money on your housing, transportation, and living expenses, or traveling for almost no money, this essential guide …

Create Your Own Luck: The 4 Levers of Wealth Creation

Scott Trench, President of BiggerPockets.com came on the podcast to talk about his book, Set For Life, and his unique and completely approachable tactics for wealth creation. Scott believes that there is no one path to FI, there are numerous paths- but that everyone can benefit from tailoring the four levers of wealth creation to …

Measuring Success with the Right Two Metrics

What metric are you using to gauge success? Jillian argues that the metrics we traditionally measure with are not accurate indicators of long-term success. Instead, she challenges us to consider new metrics – growth and relationships. When we measure success with things we have little control over we can feel frustrated and stuck. Maybe we …

What Is The Rule Of 55?

The goal of saving for retirement means just what it says: you’re saving the money that you’ll need to live on once you retire. Many people save their money through their employers’ 401(k) program. Because that money is supposed to be used later in your life, which is typically when people retire, there is a …

The Ins And Outs Of DSST Exams: How To Test Out Of College Courses

According to a 2019 report on college trends by CollegeBoard, the average annual tuition cost in 2019-2020 for public in-state universities was $10,440. And the average tuition for private universities was a whopping $36,880 per year. So in order to get a four-year degree, your total cost of education will land somewhere between $41,000 to …

How To Start A Blog: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide

Whether you’re new on the journey to Financial Independence or you’ve been traveling the path for years, you likely know that one of the staples of FI is establishing a side hustle. A good one brings in extra income that you can save in order to reach your money goals earlier. It can also bulk …

Longest Lasting Cars On The Road Today

Buying a car that will last a long time is a good way to get the most for your money. But how can you know if you’re spending your hard-earned money on a dependable, long-lasting car? iSeeCars can help with that. Each year they publish a list of the top ten most reliable cars. Every …

Health & Weight Loss Challenge

Why am I doing a 6-month Health Challenge? I have always loved the idea of quickly and aggressively getting into shape from where ever you are. Ideally once you are in shape, you would just stay there and maintain it – I have struggled with this and found this much more difficult as I change …

529 College Savings Plan: What You Need to Know

If you’re looking for an efficient account to save for you or your child’s college education, it’s hard to beat a 529 college savings plan. These plans offer unique tax advantages and they’re more flexible than other college savings tools. But while a good portion of the general public understands how retirement accounts work, the …