My husband and I have been shopping for a home in a hot market since September. This is probably a bad idea. I've read Rich Dad Poor Dad twice and know that most homes are not investments. I understand that the market is crazy high right now and a crash could be imminent. I've also read the work of some of my favorite financial bloggers that strongly advise against home ownership: Why Houses Are A … [Read more...] about What It’s Like Trying to Buy A Home In A Hot Market Right Now
Archives for December 2017
The Happy Philosopher on Avoiding Burnout Along the Path to FI
If you're coming from Rockstar Finance, welcome! Today's guest post on Millennial Boss is from The Happy Philosopher. I first heard The Happy Philosopher on the Mad Fientist podcast, where he talked about finding happiness along the path to FIRE. This is a topic that I discuss frequently with guests on FIRE Drill, my podcast about financial independence, since so many of us struggle with burnout and staying … [Read more...] about The Happy Philosopher on Avoiding Burnout Along the Path to FI
FIRE and the Female Breadwinner with Mrs. Adventure Rich
Did you catch the latest FIRE podcast episode with Mrs. Adventure Rich, Ep. 33 - The Unequaled Power of Flexibility for Your Family and FI? In the episode, we chat about how modern couples handle work, finances, and family on the path to FI. The episode received such positive feedback that I asked Mrs. Adventure Rich to come on Millennial Boss today and shed more light on the subject. (Plus, I always enjoy a good … [Read more...] about FIRE and the Female Breadwinner with Mrs. Adventure Rich
Real Talk: I’m Living on a Sailboat for $15,000 Per Year
I'm obsessed with the idea of living in a tiny home or a sailboat. That's why I love Kristin at the Wayward Home's blog because she features amazing people who live in vans, sailboats, tiny homes, and campers. Kristin actually lives in a sailboat in San Francisco and is planning a big round the world trip. I asked her to come on the blog today and share some of her adventure with us. Don't forget to check out her … [Read more...] about Real Talk: I’m Living on a Sailboat for $15,000 Per Year
How to Triple Your Money Reselling Hot Sneakers and Clothing – Supreme Brand
I'm excited to share this guest post with you from Scott at I Dream of FIRE. He told me about his stepson's incredible side hustle reselling Supreme clothing and I asked him to share the details on Millennial Boss. I LOVE hearing about side hustle ideas and think you'll enjoy this one. How to Resell Supreme Brand Clothing Online As a Side Hustle A few years ago, my stepson did something a lot of teenagers do: … [Read more...] about How to Triple Your Money Reselling Hot Sneakers and Clothing – Supreme Brand
November 2017 Income Report – $1930.90
My structure for this monthly income report is simple. Money Earned Money Spent Results of My Experiments I originally intended this to be a side hustle report, but I had to pause my Etsy shop because I wasn't getting the ROI I wanted and I had a few customer inquiries that stressed me out. I actually just had someone message me this month to ask for a refund for an order back in July! Ugh. I used … [Read more...] about November 2017 Income Report – $1930.90