Things to Give up to Reach Financial Independence & Retire Early
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Things to Give up to Reach Financial Independence & Retire Early

There are many things one can give up to reach FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). Today I am excited to feature this guest post by Fran who is seeking FIRE like myself. Fran is a 30-something Project Manager who lives in the English countryside with her partner. She is also a blogger at The Thrifty…

Personal Budget Categories – Keep Your Budget Organized
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Personal Budget Categories – Keep Your Budget Organized

Using budget categories is the best way to keep your personal budget information organized. Budget categories will help you to understand where your money is coming from and where it is going. This will help you make decisions which will improve your spending habits. Budget Categories – How Detailed Should you get? When I first…

Reaching FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
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Reaching FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)

FIRE, or Financial Independence Retire Early, is a lifestyle that people are embracing in order to live life on their own terms. I am following this path so that I can spend more time with my kids, husband, and pursue the passion projects I have put on hold. Before FIRE I have been a huge…

How to Budget Your Paycheck (and Never be Poor)
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How to Budget Your Paycheck (and Never be Poor)

Learning how to budget your paycheck allows you to be more in control of your cash. When starting a budget for the first time, I recommend budgeting by paycheck using a zero-based budget. This simple budgeting method helps you to monitor your spending and debt repayment more closely in order to be the most successful….