What does financial health mean to me? This is a crucial question anyone should ask themselves on the path to financial freedom. The answer to this question will help establish clarity on goals and milestones along the path. For me, financial health ultimately means using money as a tool to minimize stress and maximize freedom. There...
For quite some time, I’ve been using a simple spreadsheet system to manage my finances across each pay period. I check this sheet multiple times throughout the week to ensure I’m up-to-date regarding what I have available. This helps me to make informed decisions with a clear understanding of my immediate/short-term spending needs. Like most...
Last week, I discussed the idea of financial independence and the doors of opportunity that are opened when it is embraced. My journey towards financial independence hasn’t been long to this point (relatively speaking), but the feelings of empowerment and the ability to embrace significant change are already making regular appearances in my life. It...
How many times has a friend asked you how you’re doing, and all you can muster up in response is “Busy”? Juggling a career, family, friends, personal goals/interests, and the general maintenance of day-to-day life can be overwhelming and stressful. This is true before factoring in any additional mental clutter or anxiety that can be carried...
In recent years, some unconventional lifestyle trends have been gaining momentum across the mainstream media. The subculture of extreme minimalism (tiny houses and micro apartments) has earned a higher level of awareness within the general public here in North America. The idea of living in a space as confined as a tiny house or micro-apartment...