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Hi! Been a while! I’m sitting at a coffee shop right now in the Outer Banks desperately trying to avoid a presentation I need to put together for a new project (shout out to Ashley’s Espresso Parlour!), and realized it’s been a while since we last chatted. So hello! Whatcha been up to over there? Anything new and juicy going on this Summer? 🙂 It’s been a hot mess here in the DC area with all the gov’t cuts and confusion and chaos. Everyone here knows someone – or is someone! – affected by these changes, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better soon… We’ve somehow managed to avoid a bulk of it so far (my wife is a proud – and hard working! – civil servant), however the walls are starting to close in and she would be devastated if something happened as it’s her favorite job in the whole world But we keep going and just do whatever we can within our control! Aside from that, life is going pretty well. Our 3 boys continue to grow and be their silly little selves (who now care awfully a lot about clothes and brands and influencers – even my 7 year old!), and I’m still practicing retirement and failing pretty hard at it, haha… I “work” just as much now as I did before, though it is on my own time and for no pay, so I suppose it’s kinda like real retirement? 🙂 It’s been a blast though. I accidentally started a new project a few months back and it’s since taken a life of its own: A free clothing closet in my hometown, giving out clothes and essentials to anyone who needs it! It mainly caters to our neighbors living on the streets and in the woods, but also a lot of our lower income families as well. We’ve given out over 10,000 items so far, from clothing to bikes to tents, sleeping bags, hats, shoes, feminine products, you name it. It’s so different from running an *online* project where you’re sharing ideas worldwide and never see anyone face to face, compared to this one which is so hyper focused and only deals with physical products being shared IN PERSON! I even had to get back onto Facebook after a decade away as everyone in this town communicates there, lolol… Okay, well that and Instagram, but still. It’s like going back in time and having to unlearn a whole way of doing business On one side it’s been great – the project is flourishing and there’s no end in site, but on the other it hurts my heart as it only proves that there’s such a need for this in the community 🙁 And not only mine, but probably yours too as well as all around the country/world! And it only seems like it’s getting worse with how things are playing out… Since when is food and clothing a nicety and not
Welcome back to another monthly update from Root of Good! This is a bonus edition covering the last TWO months. Many readers reached out to me to find out where the May update went. The truth The post May and June 2025 Early Retirement Update – Busy Travel Season Edition! appeared first on Root of Good.
We live in a world filled with empty consumeristic promises. To get the girl, buy this cologne. To be the life of the party, get this television. To impress your friends, buy this watch. To turn heads, drive this car. To raise a better family, buy this bigger house. These promises bombard our senses incessantly—even within the comforts of our home. And more than we realize, these messages begin to shape our conscious and subconscious thoughts. As a result, too often, we buy stuff we don’t need. Our closets become crowded, our drawers overfill, our garages can’t fit our cars, and our homes fill with countless products we thought were a good idea at the time; but in reality, rarely get used. Our lives soon become buried under everything we own. To counter these empty promises, I want to offer a simple, life-transforming question—five simple words to ask before making any purchase. The question is this: But what if I don’t? Whenever you feel the pull of consumerism, simply ask yourself the shortened version of this thought, “What might I be able to do if I didn’t make this purchase?” Every purchase contains an opportunity cost. The question, “But what if I don’t?”, forces us to recognize and articulate it. For example: If you don’t buy that large screen television, how much debt could you pay off? If you don’t buy the bigger house, how much more money would you have to travel? If you don’t go clothes-shopping today, how could you build up an emergency fund? If you don’t make this purchase on Amazon, what good could you accomplish in the world with the money instead? You know what you’ve been promised if you buy… but what if you don’t? How would your life improve if you said ‘no?’ With every purchase we make, we sacrifice a small amount of freedom. This one, simple question helps us recognize exactly what it is. The post One Question to Ask Before Any Purchase appeared first on Becoming Minimalist.
Welcome to the extremely belated 2024 Fates On Fire Book Awards! With nearly 200 entries, the competition was fierce, and the 6th annual award ceremony is going to be riveting. So grab your date, make your way down the red carpet, and take your seats – it’s showtime! WHAT THE HELL ARE THESE AWARDS AND WHY SHOULD I CARE? If you happen to read a lot, then you know that the Booker Prize is essentially […]
This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. Some scholarships do not have a deadline, but rather accept rolling applications throughout the year. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Supplemental Education Grant Description: CGMA eligible clients pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or GED studies Amount: $500 Link: https://www.cgmahq.org/programs/seg.html Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program Description: Spouses… | Read More… The post Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids – Rolling Deadlines appeared first on […]
Nothing says romance like a prenup! Here’s how we used HelloPrenup to talk money, healthcare, and cat custody. The post HelloPrenup Review 2025: Easy, Affordable, and Surprisingly Empowering first appeared on Financial Mechanic.
Originally published: July 2025 During the past year or so, the Bitcoin ecosystem has largely been led by the rise of corporate bitcoin treasury strategies. Although Strategy (MSTR) pioneered the trend back in 2020, the follow-on adoption by others was slow. However, after yet another cycle of bear market and bull market activity, as well […] The post The Rise of Bitcoin Stocks and Bonds appeared first on Lyn Alden.
July is the halfway point of the year—a fresh start in the middle of summer. While the season might tempt us to spend more on fun and travel, it’s also a great time to pause, reset, and set a few focused money goals. Whether you’re working toward long-term financial freedom or want to finish the year stronger than you started, here are seven smart money goals to set this month. 1. Start Saving for Christmas […]
When you want to sell something on eBay, it’s important to make sure it’s worth your time and trouble. To help figure out how much money you’ll make, you need to know how to quickly calculate eBay selling fees. There are three types of fees with selling on eBay, they are: To learn more about […]
What caught my eye this week. Well so much for the adults in the room. It turns out all the grown-ups in government are on the front benches. But Corbyn’s kiddos are still pulling the strings. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves reminded me this week of college students back home to do a bit of babysitting. At last it’s their turn to earn beer money watching Netflix! But they can’t be dealing with the actual […]
Financial freedom is a form of independence. On July 4th, we celebrate the birth of a nation founded on the ideals of liberty, responsibility, and self-governance. But what many people forget is that America’s Founding Fathers also had a lot to say about money and their advice still holds true today. This article dives into the founding fathers’ money advice through famous quotes, personal stories, and financial lessons that have stood the test of time. […]
Happy Friday! Thought I’d let you know that I just released the eleventh episode of the private podcast (for members only). So much good stuff and information in this episode. I’m having a lot of fun with it! In the private podcast, it’s a bit more casual and candid about my life as a full-time mobile home investor. I take you behind the scenes and into my world of what I’ve been up to lately with my own mobile home investing business. Plus, I share with you my plans for the podcast moving forward including the details of expert interviews coming up (for members only) and other projects that I’m working on including upcoming learning and educational opportunities. Since the private podcast is a bit more casual and candid, I record right in my private office where I do all of my thinking and record expert interviews, video trainings and commentaries. So you get a glimpse and sneak peak of my world as a full-time mobile home investor and podcaster. So if you’re interested in learning more, definitely check out the eleventh episode of the private podcast and let me know what you think! Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for tuning in! The post (Private Podcast) Episode #11: The Truth About Real Estate Investing Courses appeared first on Adventures in Mobile Homes.
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