It seems like every single personal finance blogger worth their salt has blogged about all of the hidden advantages of using a credit card. These include things like rental car insurance, fraud protection, and extended warranties. I don’t know about you, but I’ve read about 12 of those articles, … [Read more...]
It’s My 1 Year Blogiversary!
Today marks 1 year of blogging - and boy, has it been crazy! I could pat myself on the back, but really, the credit belongs to you, my readers. I started Retired by 40! to hold myself accountable to my budget, to my debt goals, and to my plan to retire by 40 (duh)! And it's working! I fully … [Read more...]
5 Things I’m Giving Up To Get Out of Debt
Getting out of debt is not easy or quick. But if it was easy, everyone would be doing it...am I right?With an average household debt sitting pretty at $15,950, most Americans AREN'T getting out of debt. But I like to be different, and hopefully if you're here you do to!Every day, I give up … [Read more...]
Blooming Where You’re Planted
Today I want to talk about something I have been struggling with. It’s called blooming where you’re planted. The reality that I’m having to face is that Life can be frustrating. In fact, life is frustrating more often than not. Maybe it’s life stuff I have no control over - like my car … [Read more...]
Spent: Looking For Change – a Critical Look at US Banking System
“We all want to get the most out of life. Great family, an education, a business, a home. But for a growing number of Americans, the price of getting ahead is higher because of a financial system that leaves millions underserved.”This is the beginning of the new (short) movie Spent: Looking … [Read more...]
My Everyday and Ordinary Credit Card Rewards Victory
Some people use credit card rewards to pay for awesome vacations that they could not otherwise afford - and that’s fantastic. Truth be told, I’m a bit jealous. Why? Because my credit card reward victories, while they seem awesome to me - are ordinary. … [Read more...]
Cost Of Illegal Immigrants is Not Surprising
You know when you open up your browser, and your homepage is set to MSN, and you see the most eye-catching stories right there in front of you, begging you to click on them? This happens to me every single day at work. Sometimes a few times a day. And, just like they want me to be, I get sucked … [Read more...]
Why Should Everyone Elope?
I haven’t talked much about The Big Guy on this blog. I try to keep him out of it for the most part, except for the occasional complaint or compliment. Plus, the blog is my thing, not his, and while he’s really supportive, I don’t want to force it on him.Today, however, I’m going to talk about … [Read more...]
What To Do When Family Asks for Help: Your Answers
A few weeks ago, I asked you all for some advice: What Do You Do When A Family Member Asks You To Take Over Their Finances - and the response I got was amazing! I am amazed at all of the well-thought out ideas and in awe of the fact that you would take time out of your day to help me! I cannot … [Read more...]
July & August Goals
July Goals - Blog:Explore Instagram. Seriously, it’s like a foreign world to me, but everyone says I should be using it. - NOPE - Instagram is not happening. Moving on.... Get 2 Weeks ahead on blog posts again. - SUCCESS - I am 2 weeks ahead on blog posts, and I have nearly a month and … [Read more...]
