Where Fi and Frugality Intersect

By now you’ve heard me rant about pursuing financial independence (having enough passive income to cover your expenses) and you’ve heard me rant about frugality (not buying dumb sh*t).  If you don’t give those ideas any context, they can each come across as pointless pursuits.

If you haven’t been slapped across the face with the ‘aha!’ moment, then I’m guessing you’ve felt something similar to this while reading my posts on financial independence:

“Oh, it must be nice for them to be able to pursue this rich person lifestyle of Financial Independence.”

Or this, when you’ve read my posts on frugality:

“Ha, what a weirdo.” Continue reading “Where Fi and Frugality Intersect”

Single Car Blues- The Pros and Cons of Owning Only One Car

"Yes, my wife and I share a car, I guess it is pretty eco-friendly now that you mention it," Mr Burrito Bowl.

"Um, I just asked if I could take your order," Taco Bell guy.

My wife and I have shared one car since February of 2017.  It’s been pretty easy, I like it.  Before you go out and sell your second (or third) car it hasn’t been all high fives and make-out sessions.  Our alarm rings every weekday at 5:30 in the morning.  This gives us time to wake up and have coffee and for my wife to have breakfast.  She has to be at work at 7am.  Being as how we only have one car it’s my job to drive her to work. Continue reading “Single Car Blues- The Pros and Cons of Owning Only One Car”