This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. When I am traveling, I am always amazed at how random people are willing to help me. Some hosted me, some fed me, some showed me the way… and without… Read more
Step 19: Find your community
Find your community This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. For the past few days, we have looked into ways to be more self sufficient in order to achieve financial independence. After all, the more you are… Read more
Step 18: Learn new skills
Learn new skills This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. For the past few days, I have talked about growing a garden, and performing maintenance on your vehicle, little ways that help you not only save money,… Read more
Step 17: Grow a garden
This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. On the same line as performing maintenance on your vehicle, growing a garden is pretty easy, can save you money, help you eat healthier and be a super cheap hobby…. Read more
Step 16: Learn to perform repairs and maintenance on your car
This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. Yesterday I talked about the importance of learning of to DIY. You will save time, money, and feel good about being able to perform those tasks. I love the idea… Read more
Step 15: Learn to DIY
This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. I don’t know the first thing about DIY. I only know what it costs me not to know the first thing about DIY. $200 was the last locksmith bill… Read more
Step 14: Reduce your car use
This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. As you (and me) walk your way towards financial independence, you start realizing that there are some things you don’t really need. A car may be one of them. You may… Read more
Step 13: Reduce your energy footprint
Reduce your energy footprint This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. Another important part of your income is probably going towards energy costs. I’ll be broad here and also include gas. If you reduce those expenses, it… Read more
Step 12: Find how to get what is important cheaper or free
This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. Yesterday, I talked about priorities on your spending, and making a list of what is important to you, hence dedicating a bigger portion of your income to it, and what… Read more
Step 11: Prioritize what is important
This post is part of a 30 days series called the 30 steps program to financial independence. You can check the list of other posts here. Prioritize what is important As we saw yesterday, one of the ways to reach financial independence quicker is to minimize your wants, those impulse purchases you will regret later on,… Read more