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The Poor Rich People I’ve Met on Wall Street

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Today's guest post is from Prosperly Way - a young investment banker who saves over 50% of their take home pay and shares financial wisdom on their blog, ProsperlyWay.com. Working as an analyst on Wall Street is a tough job. It takes a certain type of person to suck up the 80+ hour weeks, deal with the impossibly unpredictable late nights, and eat at your desk with a plastic fork 3 meals a day. I started my … [Read more...] about The Poor Rich People I’ve Met on Wall Street

Planning for a Mini-Retirement with Jillian from Montana Money Adventures

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My husband said to me the other night, "Hey. Let's do a mini-retirement someday." I LOVED IT. Seriously, it elicited a stronger reaction than if he had given me a 100 roses. I've been wanting to take a gap year every since talking to Noah and Jillian on the podcast, two people I know who have taken or are planning to take gap years. Jillian's story is actually pretty amazing. She has 6 kids; 4 … [Read more...] about Planning for a Mini-Retirement with Jillian from Montana Money Adventures

December 2017 – Blogging Income Report – $2,560

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I smashed my 2017 goal of making $18,000 in side hustle income this year. My primary income stream was from blogging although I did sell on Etsy for most of the year. My goal with this extra money was to put it towards retirement. I just opened a solo 401(k) with Fidelity and contributed over $5,000 to the account for my husband and myself. I already have a 401(k) through my employer but a solo 401(k) is … [Read more...] about December 2017 – Blogging Income Report – $2,560

What It’s Like Trying to Buy A Home In A Hot Market Right Now

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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

The Happy Philosopher on Avoiding Burnout Along the Path to FI

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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

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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