Tag: work

How We Became Millionaires at 33

Post author By Chris
Post date July 15, 2020
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Planting seeds and letting time nourish their growth is how to become a millionaire. This tree was shot on a beach of Grenada, fighting for its life alone, but thriving.

Our thirteen-year saga from student loan debt, to graduate school, shifting careers, and starting two businesses. At the lowest point, we went from a negative $107K net worth to $1.2M in nine years. This is how we became millionaires and reached financial independence.

Tags Financial Independence, motivation, story, work

Psychology

Urban vs. Rural: Country Living With the Frugalwoods or the City

Post author By Chris
Post date July 9, 2020
6 Comments on Urban vs. Rural: Country Living With the Frugalwoods or the City

I used to live in one of the most expensive cities in the US.

We’ve lived in the city for years but we’re getting envious of rural life. What are the pros and cons of urban living vs country life with the Frugalwoods?

Tags Early Retirement, Financial Independence, motivation, story, work

Psychology

This Is How to Take Control of Your Email Work-Life Balance

Post author By Jenni
Post date July 6, 2020
2 Comments on This Is How to Take Control of Your Email Work-Life Balance

A healthy work-life balance with your email takes practice and effort. Jenni poses, balanced, on a patio in Eleuthera, Bahamas.

When you realize work email is creeping into your home life—taking downtime and disrupting relationships—make this simple change to take back your life.

Tags story, tactics, work