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Personal takes on money, mindset, and the real-life side of pursuing financial independence.

Real Talk6 min read

We Spent $11,961 in August. So We Did a No-Spend Month.

My husband and I both work in tech. We live in a one-bedroom apartment. We had no real excuse for the numbers we were looking at, so we did something about it.

Mindset4 min read

Pay Yourself First

Most people save whatever is left over at the end of the month. The problem is there is usually nothing left over.

Why I Built This Calculator

Most FIRE calculators are either frustratingly simple or just old. Here is what I wanted that did not exist yet.

Credit5 min read

How to Build Credit: The Tricks Nobody Tells You

Credit feels mysterious until you understand what the score is actually measuring. A few things that are less obvious and genuinely make a difference.

Investing6 min read

Your Money Should Work for You

The idea of assets over liabilities is simple. Actually doing it, without taking on more risk than you can handle, is the harder part.

Career4 min read

The Income Problem

Most personal finance content focuses on spending. But there is a ceiling on how much you can cut. There is no ceiling on what you can earn.

Big Purchases8 min read

Your House and Your Car Are Probably Your Biggest Financial Mistake

Most people optimize the small stuff and completely ignore the two decisions that determine 80% of their financial outcome. Here is how to think about them differently.

Mindset7 min read

The Psychology of Spending: How to Make Sure Your Money Actually Makes You Happy

The math of FIRE is the easy part. The harder problem is the everyday decision of whether or not to buy the thing. A few strategies that actually help.