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I hope you enjoy reading these posts as much as I enjoy writing them. They will include topics such as personal finance, FIRE (financial independence retire early), familial relationships, and general day-to-day stories about life. The common theme will stay the same though - how can I get more TIME to do the things I love?
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial or tax advisor. All opinions are my own. This blog is based on my own financial experience towards personal finance.
ZachP
Jun 26, 20232 min read
#90. Took A Month Off, But We Are Back To Meal Planning!
The food category is one of the biggest ways to save money. We started paying close attention to our food spending back in December of...
ZachP
Jun 14, 20232 min read
#85. Don't Confuse Failure With The Finish Line
I have been writing this blog going on seven months now. Throughout this time, I have religiously posted to Twitter daily to promote my...
ZachP
May 26, 20232 min read
#77. Is "Work-Optional" The New "Retire Early"?
The more people I talk to about retirement, the more I hear, "I don't want to just set around doing nothing all day. I plan to work on...
ZachP
May 22, 20233 min read
#75. Chasing FI Doesn't Have To Be Lonely
The journey to financial independence ("FI") can be very lonely at times. When you are doing something that most people are not, you will...
ZachP
May 19, 20235 min read
#74. Is Manifestation A Bunch Of Bullcrap?!?
Note: I do not get any form of compensation if you click on any of the outside links! I never thought I'd ever write a post about...
ZachP
May 17, 20233 min read
#73. Back To The Time Challenge Series!
For those that do not remember, in my 4th article, I calculated our FI ("financial independence") numbers. As a recap, I determined that...
ZachP
Apr 26, 20234 min read
#64. Introducing The Couples' Financial Conversations & Goal Setting Worksheet
Money is often cited as one of the leading causes of stress and conflict in relationships. It is easy to say, "As a couple you should be...
ZachP
Apr 21, 20232 min read
#62. The Power of Continuous Learning
As a seasoned attorney with eight years of experience handling a wide range of cases, I know the importance of continuous learning and...
ZachP
Apr 19, 20232 min read
#61. I've Got Another Confession To Make (said in my best Dave Grohl voice)
I am sitting here blasting Best of You by the Foo Fighters, and the first line is this, "I've got another confession to make, I'm your...
ZachP
Apr 12, 20233 min read
#58. You Vs. Yourself
This is tough to write because it requires a lot of soul-searching. Being honest with oneself is a very difficult thing to do. I was on...
ZachP
Apr 7, 20232 min read
#56. It's Spring Break!?! Are You Choosing Experiences or Material Things?
As the title suggests, we are on a mini spring break vacation. My wife is a kindergarten teacher, and she is currently out on spring...
ZachP
Apr 5, 20233 min read
#55. 4 Months into Our 8-Step Journey: Updates, Changes, and a New Venture
Wow! It has been a long time since I have done an official post on my 8-step journey. If you need a refresher, click here to read our...
ZachP
Apr 3, 20233 min read
#54. Master the Game: 5 Habits From Highly Successful Investors
Have you ever wondered what separates successful investors from the rest? I certainly did when I first started investing. After years of...
ZachP
Mar 22, 20233 min read
#49. Finding My Personal Finance Niche
I started writing for this blog last year in November. I started this journey without having any niche in mind. All I wanted was to...
ZachP
Mar 17, 20233 min read
#47. Forty-Seven Lessons With Money I Wish I Learned Earlier
One. Money should never be the final goal Two. A reliable 9 to 5 paycheck is a valuable resource Three. There are no short-cuts to...
ZachP
Mar 6, 20234 min read
#42. Five Inexpensive, Easy Weeknight Dinners
When we started really focusing on our food spending, two things really surprised me. One - You can save a lot of money per month just...
ZachP
Feb 22, 20232 min read
#37. Always Know Your Why
I started this journey wanting to keep the end in mind. I always knew I wanted to reach financial independence, but I wanted to make...
ZachP
Feb 17, 20233 min read
#35. Don't Let A Curveball Disrupt Your Retirement Timeline
I have teased in prior posts about starting a second job, but I have kept the actual job title a secret. This second job becomes...
ZachP
Feb 6, 20233 min read
#30. Why I Chose 7 Years
With this being my 30th post, I have officially been on this journey for over two months now. Oddly enough, a lot has happened over...
ZachP
Feb 3, 20234 min read
#29. A Letter To 18-Year-Old Me
If you remember in last week's article, in an effort to keep up with our food spending, I made an actionable plan to write about our food...
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