5 ways to make extra money
Tara and I are always looking for ways to make extra money on the side. We’ve tried quite a few things and wanted to share those things with you. Having …
We Bought a House!
Tara and I are happy to say that we have bought our first home! We have been looking to buy a house for about a year now and finally decided …
Why being let go was one of the best things to happen to me
Almost exactly two years ago, I was let go from my full-time job. I was blindsided by it; nothing really prepared me for it. I had been with the company …
Work-Life Balance – Typical vs. Ideal Day
Not too long ago I watched a TED talk on work-life balance. The speaker spoke about his typical day versus his ideal day by making a detailed list of what …
The Fund Family Interviews #004 – Kesley and Ryan
Part of becoming financially independent is to create a team around you that will help you achieve success. The purpose of the fund family interviews is to help you get …
Road-tripping With Babies
Casey and I have road-tripped a lot throughout our marriage and brought Rhett along on his first trip when he was only a month and a half old. We don’t …
How we save 40% of our income every month
Tara and I are very frugal, love saving and have always had goals for what we want to use our money for. There have been times in our marriage where …
Why We Invest With Vanguard
Not too long ago, my brother-in-law asked me what Tara and I invest in. I told him we invested in Vanguard funds. He had plenty of questions on how and …
Family Traditions – The 4th of July
When Tara and I were dating, the topic of family traditions was brought up. It was the beginning of July and she had mentioned that her family did a firework …
How to Find a Better Job
How to Find a Better Job About two years ago I was working a job that wasn’t ideal. I wasn’t treated very fairly and was expected to do things that …