Comments on: New Book (and Giveaway): “Work Optional” by Tanja Hester of OurNextLife.com

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:00:27 +0000

*** GIVEAWAY NOW OVER *** Congrats to our two winners! Dylan R and Jessy! Thanks for participating, everyone!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:55:39 +0000

In reply to Kate.

Totally – exactly what we do too :) And you know you’re gonna be just fine down the line if that’s literally the only thing you ever do too!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:54:34 +0000

In reply to Jesse. Yup! The good ol' 52-Week Money Challenge - always a crowd pleaser!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:52:58 +0000

In reply to LCM. Beautiful! Love it!

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:16:57 +0000

Mine is simultaneously big and boring – I max out my 403b and Roth IRA every year. 403b with each paycheck and the Roth IRA as soon in the year as I can. Then I know I can spend or invest or do whatever with the rest without any worries because no matter what, I’ve invested $25,000 toward my future this year.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 18:56:23 +0000

I have a savings account for weekly savings. Every week I save that amount of money. For example on January 1st I throw in $1. January 8th I throw in $2. By the end of the year I’m only throwing in $52 and Ive saved almost $1400. It’s easier to do when you’re in the service industry and most of your income comes from tips.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:37:05 +0000

I finally started shopping at Aldi’s and our grocery bill continues to shrink every month! That is definitely going to help us get to FI sooner. =)

By: LCM

LCM — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:02:53 +0000

As a SAHM, I don’t earn a regular income but have found ways to help us reach FI sooner. I signed up for ebates and have earned nearly $1400.00 so far. Last year, I joined TopCashBack and have made about $150.00. I don’t like to shop, but when I do have to buy something, I read reviews, compare prices, use coupon codes, and go through cash back sites. Paying for everything we possibly could with a rewards credit card earned us $734.00 in 2018. All rebate and reward dollars are invested in a high-interest savings account or used to pay extra towards our mortgage.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:17:13 +0000

In reply to JC.

Haha… I was JUST thinking about this type of living myself today! My wife would never go for it, but I’d be all about it :) For saving money and the in-home babysitters – hah.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:16:15 +0000

In reply to Carrie. Oh hell yeah - good for you!