Month: July 2021

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Psychology

Your Start to Financial Freedom (From Scarcity to Abundance)

My journey to financial independence started right out of college as I sought one business opportunity after another and flailed for safety in a pool of money sharks—debt, financial illiteracy, and capitalism at its best.

Battling financial illiteracy is your first step—then, build a money mindset from paycheck-to-paycheck scarcity to one that plans for the future with abundance.

Categories
Psychology

A Clever Way to Financial Independence (My Money Mindset)

What's your money mindset? What spending matters to you? Are you in it for adventure or comfort? Excitement or contentment?

I rarely dictate financial advice, but here I share the clever money mindset that I feel steered us to financial independence in a sustainable and fulfilling way.

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Meta

Bathroom Renovation & Pride Month (Jun. 2021 Update)

It wasn't all work and no play in June! We did manage to get out and enjoy the summer weather with multiple hikes!

We spent nearly $600 on DIY bathroom renovations, review LGBTQIA+ nonprofits, and scrutinize our June 2021 budget!

Categories
Finance

The Case for Taking Social Security at 62 (Pros and Cons)

Today I'm ruminating on the idea of taking social security at age 62 while riding Amtrak north to see my dad.

Thinking of taking social security at 62? You might be surprised by what the math behind drawing social security early and investing the benefit looks like!