Financial Independence

Financial Independence (sometimes called “FIRE” for Financial Independence/Retire Early) is all about taking control of your finances and building a nest egg that can support you regardless of your employment status.

My wife and I have been working towards financial independence for several years.

These posts are all about how to reduce spending and increasing your portfolio without reducing your enjoyment of life.

Gluten Free Meal Plan On A Budget: How We Feed Our Family Of 5 For $1.50 Per Person Per Meal

Gluten Free Meal Plan On A Budget: How We Feed Our Family Of 5 For $1.50 Per Person Per Meal

Here is our budget friendly gluten free meal plan. We feed our family of 5 for $1.50 per person per meal on a gluten free diet

The Real Benefits Of Daycare: One Man’s Six-figure Expense Revisited

The Real Benefits Of Daycare: One Man’s Six-figure Expense Revisited

Most discussion of the benefits of daycare focuses on the children. But what about the parents? I break down all of the pros and cons of daycare.

Best App for Tracking Expenses and Receipts

Best App for Tracking Expenses and Receipts

Are you looking for way to track receipts and expenses? See why CountAbout is the best app for tracking expenses and receipts.

Habits of the 2021 Plutus Awards Finalists

Habits of the 2021 Plutus Awards Finalists

The Plutus Awards recognizes excellence in personal finance blogs and other media. Here are the habits of the 2021 Plutus Awards finalists.

FIRE is just one way I’m future proofing my life

FIRE is just one way I’m future proofing my life

It's my birthday. I'm giving the universe (and my readers) a full blog post with all of my future plans. Not only will god be able to mock me but also every single internet troll.

Ain’t nobody getting rich off tomatoes. (Why you shouldn’t use Twitter for financial advice)

Ain’t nobody getting rich off tomatoes. (Why you shouldn’t use Twitter for financial advice)

You cannot get rich from tomatoes. Please don't use Twitter to find financial advice.

How To Make Amazing Crayons With Crayon Molds

How To Make Amazing Crayons With Crayon Molds

Making crayons is a fun and frugal family activity. In this post I show you how to make crayons with crayon molds and a toaster oven.

Blogger Identity Reveal: Who is Gov Worker?

Blogger Identity Reveal: Who is Gov Worker?

Find out who Gov Worker is and why he decided to stop blogging anonymously.

Gift ideas for federal employees

Gift ideas for federal employees

Federal employees vary a lot so I’ve put together these gift ideas for federal employees, that government workers will enjoy.

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