Earn, Save, and Live Joyfully.
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “comparison is the thief of joy,” which means comparisons steal our satisfaction and rob us of long-term happiness. When we compare ourselves to others, we feel inadequate and inferior. In this negative frame of mind, we permit envy and jealousy to grow. Comparisons don’t fill our hearts with joy. Instead, they … Read more
Self-care is defined as taking an active role in protecting your well-being and happiness. When you practice self-care, you carve out time to focus on your physical and mental health. For years, I struggled with self-care guilt. If I took time for myself, I was taking time away from everything that should matter in my … Read more
Every year you receive a pile of invoices from primary care doctors, specialists, insurance companies, and imaging facilities. Have you ever wondered how long you should keep medical bills? At a minimum, you’ll want to hold onto medical bills for one to three years after you pay them, but if you have a health savings … Read more
I type the phrase money isn’t everything into my keyboard. Then I stare at the words. Is that statement true? We often think of the world in terms of black and white. Ideas are true or false, and people are good or evil, but the truth is rarely this straightforward. Most things exist in the … Read more
Have you ever heard of minimalist money? How about financial minimalism or financial minimalists? The word minimalism is often associated with simplifying and decluttering our possessions, but minimalism isn’t limited to our physical environment. Minimalism can help us streamline every aspect of our lives, including our finances. What is Financial Minimalism? Minimalism means doing more … Read more
What does it mean when you dream about paper money? It depends precisely on what that money looks like and what you did with it. What happened to the notes you saw in your money dreams? Dreaming of Paper Money Meaning Dreaming of paper money is usually a sign of good things to come. It typically … Read more
Is there a difference between rich and wealthy? Not by definition. According to the oxford dictionary, the definition of rich is having a lot of money or property. As one might guess, the definition of wealthy is the same. Rich and wealthy both indicate an abundance of valuable material possessions. Search for a synonym for … Read more
Good money management relies on good time management. To stay on top of your finances, you need to keep track of deadlines and dates. If you forget to pay your bills, sign up for health insurance, or invest in your IRA, your bank balances will take a hit. Deep down, we know we need to … Read more
Two factors propelled my race for financial independence: increasing my income and living simply. One helped me earn and save money. The other helped me realize I didn’t need nearly as much as I thought I did. Living Simply Requires Less Money How much money do you need to save for a simple life in retirement? … Read more
Dear Reader, I’ve been thinking about you. What brought you here? What were you searching for when you stumbled upon this site, and what are you hoping to find? Are you looking for posts about minimalism, financial independence, or voluntary simplicity? Are you trying to decide if you should become a stay-at-home parent or walk away from … Read more