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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.


#24. Adulting Is Hard: One Tip To Save Big At The Grocery Store
Think back to when you were at the grocery store recently. Picture yourself in the canned food aisle. You plan to stock up on some...

ZachP
Jan 23, 20233 min read
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#23. When Does Changing Careers Make Sense?
I was sitting at work yesterday taking a break between two assignments, and I started thinking about why people actively seek out other...

ZachP
Jan 20, 20238 min read
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#22. What Besides Money Do You Need In Retirement?
Due to my love of personal finance, someone asked me the other day what they would need in retirement besides money. After explaining...

ZachP
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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#21. Poor And Want To Party? 7 Tips To Party Plan On A Budget
My wife and I love to throw parties. We have thrown theme parties, murder mystery parties, surprise parties, just to name a few. I...

ZachP
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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#20. Continuing Step 4: Declutter To Relieve Stress And Earn Extra Income
I am on my second read through of a book by James Clear called Atomic Habits. A story that always stands out to me in the book is when...

ZachP
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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#19. Adulting Is Hard: How To Create An Emergency Fund
Any good budget has an emergency fund. You might have heard people talking (or even screaming) that cash is trash over the last two...

ZachP
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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#18. What Is FOMO And How To Avoid It While Saving For Retirement
FOMO is short for "fear of missing out." FOMO causes a lot of unnecessary stress mentally and financially. Some examples of FOMO in the...

ZachP
Jan 9, 20234 min read
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#17. Our Unremarkable Investment Journey
Before I write about what our current investments are, I want to provide background on how we previously viewed our...

ZachP
Jan 6, 20235 min read
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#16. Adulting Is Hard: How To Properly Budget
Welcome to the first post in the new series. The purpose of this series is to help people gain confidence with their personal finances. ...

ZachP
Jan 4, 20235 min read
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#15. Do Not Be Scared Of Constructive Criticism
After listening to some feedback, I am starting a new blog series along with my Time Challenge Series and Financial Independence Tangents....

ZachP
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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#14. Knowing Your (Net) Worth
Keeping track of your net worth is equivalent to having an annual checkup with the doctor that includes bloodwork. Getting the annual...

ZachP
Dec 30, 20226 min read
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#13. Will There Be A 2023 Recession?!?
With the end of the year approaching, what is a better time to think about the financial world as we know it ending and much more doom...

ZachP
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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#12. A Post About Nothing
I will sum up our weekend with a haiku: Weather derailed plans. Then the family gets sick. Bring on the next year. Our Christmas season...

ZachP
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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#11. Entrepreneurship And Weddings!
If you reached the end of my last post, then you know today's post is written by my badass wife. Our long-term plan to make extra money...

ZachP
Dec 23, 20224 min read
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#10. Step 4: Figuring Out Ways To Make Money
It is finally time to discuss Step 4 in our eight-step plan in The Seven-Year Time Challenge. Step 3 was all about finding ways our...

ZachP
Dec 21, 20224 min read
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#9. Experiment: I Spent The Weekend Retired
Nobody panic, I did not quit my day job. Beginning last Friday, I gave myself the following assignment: live this weekend as if I was...

ZachP
Dec 19, 20223 min read
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#8. My Full-Time "9 to 5" Job
I realized I have not discussed what my full-time job is yet. I have avoided it primarily because I feel I do not have the right to...

ZachP
Dec 16, 20223 min read
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#7. Beginning Step 3: Attacking Our Food Spending and Beating Inflation
Step 3 is all about analyzing our spending and finding out realistic ways to save money. Inflation has been ugly this year in 2022...

ZachP
Dec 14, 20224 min read
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#6. FIRE Requires A Mindset Shift (And You May Not Even Realize It Is Happening)
Since I started this journey, I have been more aware of what is happening in the moment. Doing more things on purpose, meaning being...

ZachP
Dec 12, 20223 min read
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#5. How to Become Physically and Financially Fit
Getting back in shape financially and physically is no easy task. It requires being goal-oriented and being consistent. Just because...

ZachP
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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