From Financial Independence to Retire Early at 35

Month: July 2022

Why Volunteerism Could Be Your Life’s Greatest Vocation

Post author By Chris
Post date July 31, 2022
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Why volunteer? For one, you have an opportunity to build social connections like my group in Peru!

Why volunteer? It could become your life’s work—by lifting up a cause you believe in, you might just find the community and purpose we all crave.

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How $8K in Spending & Volunteerism Defined Our Month (Jun. 2022 Update)

Post author By Chris
Post date July 17, 2022
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While June was packed with travel, the real standout was our volunteer trip to Peru!

From Portugal and Spain for fun and adventure to Peru for medical volunteerism, this is how we spent $8K in our June budget and saved thousands on hotels!

Tags Budget Updates, Giving Back

From Portugal to Peru—Adventure Begins! (May. 2022 Update)

Post author By Chris
Post date July 9, 2022
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Lisbon's trolleys created the old world European vibe just perfect for vacationing around Portugal!

Our travel adventures and summer vacation begin with a trip to Portugal! We’re volunteering (and donating) to Peru—come vote for which nonprofit!

Tags Budget Updates, Giving Back