This article is the fifth in a series of seven that will discuss our approach to reaching financial independence, and determining key criteria for success. If you have not already read the fourth step regarding test-driving with one less income, please take a minute to visit that post. This article will discuss reasons for becoming […]
Archives for August 2015
4 Significant Lifestyle Changes in the Past 40 Years
We all know that time keeps moving on and waits for no one. It is amazing to reflect on the advances in technology many of us have witnessed in our lifetimes. The rise of personal computers, cell phones, the Internet, and instant communication is unprecedented. Could you imagine trying to predict and explain this to […]
Step 4: Test drive living on less income
This article is the fourth in a series of seven that will discuss our approach to reaching financial independence, and determining key criteria for success. If you have not already read the third step covering replacement costs, please take a minute to visit that post. This article will discuss the reasons you should test-drive living […]
YOLO: You Only Live Once
I imagine you have heard the term “YOLO.” It is common to see articles or personal finance books that explore this concept. YOLO is an acronym for You Only Live Once. The basic premise of YOLO is we’d better live for today, since tomorrow may never come. “Memento mori” – A Latin phrase which translates […]
Step 3: Take Into Account Replacement Costs for Big-ticket Items
This article is the third in a series of seven that will discuss our approach to reaching financial independence, and determining key criteria for success. If you have not already read the second step covering passive income, please take a minute to visit that post. This article will discuss why you should calculate replacement and […]
Welcome new readers and subscribers
Welcome new readers and subscribers! My recent guest post on the 7 Phases of Retirement over at Retire by 40 last week piqued interest in our personal journey to financial independence. Many of Joe’s readers visited this site and subscribed to receive future posts. Thank you. We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new […]
Discovering new adventures in Williams Arizona
Last week, we took a three-night camping trip to Williams, Arizona. Williams is located adjacent to I-40 in northern Arizona, fifty miles south of the Grand Canyon south rim entrance. This is only a few hours away from where we live and an easy drive on the interstate highway. We are checking out camping locations […]
Step 2: Create a Passive Income Stream
This article is the second in a series of seven that will discuss what it takes to reach financial independence. If you have not already read the first step, which covers budgeting, please take a minute to visit that post. This article will outline why you should create a passive income stream. When I first […]
Sunshine Blogger Award Nomination
I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by Abigail at I Pick up Pennies last week. We were disconnected from the internet over the weekend enjoying some camping south of the Grand Canyon. Next Monday’s post will share some pictures and our experience. Here are her questions and my responses: What’s the best thing you’ve […]
On priorities: Our friend “Buck” stops here
A beautiful array of wildlife passes through our backyard. We’ve seen foxes, coyotes, skunks, quail and other birds, lynx, javelina and, of course, plenty of deer. A while back we had a lone deer visit us several times over a couple of days. He settled in for a few hours during each visit. I named […]