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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

Real Talk: I’m Living on a Sailboat for $15,000 Per Year

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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

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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