Most people have heard of the term net worth, and many also have a good understanding of what it means. Net worth is quite simple; the total amount of an individual’s assets, including any cash, minus the total amount of their liabilities or what they owe. So, net worth is the value by which a…
Personal finance books are extremely popular and there’s an endless number of excellent options available to us; some focus on saving, others on reducing debts. The books listed here are all focused specifically on the tried-and-tested methods and advice that can allow the reader to achieve full financial independence, meaning earlier retirement, more time spent…
The journey towards financial independence or financial freedom definitely comes with some challenges. When challenges and frustrations stand between you and your goals it can be helpful to find a little extra inspiration and motivation. Fortunately, there are plenty of quotes and short sayings that come from a variety of different wise people that can…
We’re not talking about a campfire exactly. Rather, FIRE is a movement to retire early with enough money to outlast your life expectancy. What is FIRE and how does it work? What are the differences between LeanFIRE vs. FatFIRE? And, how does one achieve FIRE status? Here’s a description of the FIRE movement and what…
Financial freedom is something that everyone wants. However, very few people are able to reach financial independence and retire early. Most of us are conditioned to believe that we have no choice except to work until we’re 65-70 years old. We have plenty of excuses for why financial independence is not possible or why it…
Net worth is one of the most common ways of measuring your overall financial situation. If you’re looking to build wealth, you should be tracking your net worth. Contrary to what you might think, net worth tracking isn’t just for millionaires. Your net worth is a good overall gauge of your financial health and it…
Today, the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement is gaining popularity very quickly. Although a lot of people are working towards the same goal of financial freedom or financial independence (FI), there are several different paths you can take to get there. You don’t have to be a high-income earner in order to have a…
There are a lot of different numbers and metrics involved in personal finance. Income, net worth, savings rate, credit score, and many others. While they all have a place, net worth is often overlooked and not emphasized. But really, in terms of finances, what matters more than net worth? Tracking your net worth is easy,…
The FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement is growing quickly. There are many blogs and podcasts dedicated to the subject and everything that is involved in reaching financial freedom. With so many great resources out there I thought it would be useful to put together a collection of the best personal finance blogs that specialize…