For 99% of the population, 401K contributions are a no-brainer. The tax savings, investment growth, and employer match are difficult to make a case against. However, I do not contribute to my 401K. I am in the 1%, but only due to certain, specific conditions. This content may contain affiliate links. See the Privacy Policy for more … Read moreI Don’t Contribute to My 401K – Should You?
Sorry to break it to you, but the traditional budget is old news… I’ll admit, a budget is a great tool for controlling your finances if your spending is wildly out of control. However, the traditional budget pales in comparison to the all-powerful “Un-Budget”. Are you ready to unlock a savings superpower? This content may … Read moreThe Un-Budget: Say Goodbye to the Traditional Budget
Today’s guest post comes from Rob at “Getting Canned”. He’s had quite the FI journey so far and I really think you’ll enjoy reading his story. From unemployment to geoarbitrage, Rob’s been through it all. Nobody can tell his story better than he can though. Enjoy the read! First of all, thanks to Cody for … Read moreFrom Unemployment to Geoarbitrage | Rob from “Getting Canned”
I am not a genius. I am no more capable than you are. However, I have achieved things that other people say they could “never do”. Today, I want to share these strategies and tricks with you so that you too can have a slight edge. You only have to be 1% better to get … Read moreThe Slight Edge: 1% Makes All The Difference
There are so many different subsets of financial independence or FI nowadays that it’s hard to keep track. Well, here’s another one you can add to your financial dictionary. I call it Cash Flow FI and it’s my personal approach to financial independence. This content may contain affiliate links. See the Privacy Policy for more information. Cash … Read moreCash Flow FI
WARNING: If you drink fancy liquor and are extremely particular about your drinking, I’d skip out on this post… Still reading? You’re in for some actionable tips to cut your alcohol expenditure WAY down. For those who don’t know me, I’m 22 years old. During college, I liked to drink, party, and have fun. Simultaneously, … Read moreSaving Money on Liquor: A Poor Man’s Guide
From January 23rd to June 26th I traveled all around Australia with my girlfriend, Lauren. How did I have the freedom to travel for 5 months? I graduated from college one semester early. Luckily, I already locked in a W2 job from my internship the previous summer so I didn’t need to worry about finding one. … Read moreAustralia: My 5-Month Adventure