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FIRE – What in the world does that mean?
“FIRE – what the hell is that?” This is the question a close friend of mine messaged me after I made a post sharing my FIRE numbers on instagram. So I thought it would be the perfect time to make a post all about the fire movement, the most common types and how I’m approaching it. So first of all….. what the hell is FIRE? Financial Independence Retire Early FIRE is an acronym for the personal finance movement that is seeing people living extra frugally in their 20s and 30s, investing as much money as possible so the interest is enough for them to be able leave the workforce long…
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Personal Finance 101: Where To Begin
When I first started on my financial freedom journey, I had no idea where to begin and what to do first. I did lots of research but the majority of it didn’t suit my situation. As a full time student, my income and savings goals weren’t the norm. Knowing what to save for and where to keep this money is often the hardest part of any financial journey. In this post, I will break down step by step the basics for any financial journey. None of this is financial advise. It is simply tips from my own experience and research. #1 Emergency Fund The most common first step in most…
