Comments on: The Financial Independence Lifestyle

By: Master the BIG Stuff - Transportation - Modern FImily

Master the BIG Stuff - Transportation - Modern FImily — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:51:46 +0000

[…] I’m sure we all would love that but is that the most practical way of spending your money? Will that REALLY bring us happiness? Lexus sure thinks it will, but chances are someone from a third world country would think we are […]

By: How We Reached Financial Independence In Our Early 30s (Guest Post by Modern Fimily) - Tread Lightly, Retire Early

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:06:25 +0000

[…] We also realize how fortunate we are to be in our financial situation where my wife is able to stay at home and thus we do not have child care costs which can really add up. We are intentional with our spending and value experiences over things. […]

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:20:47 +0000

In reply to Angela @ Tread Lightly Retire Early. Exactly! We haven't had cable for 3 years now and haven't looked back! It's pretty crazy how many hours are wasted staring at the screen. Phones can be equally as easy to find yourself wasting time on. We are still working on maintaining a balance with our phones!

By: Angela @ Tread Lightly Retire Early

Angela @ Tread Lightly Retire Early — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:31:57 +0000

Take a month off from the tv and you might just never go back

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:43:05 +0000

In reply to @retiring_in_my_forties. Thank you our FIRE sister! Thanks for the support :)

By: @retiring_in_my_forties

@retiring_in_my_forties — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:32:11 +0000

Great read, Nic & Court! Looking forward to future posts.

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:30:52 +0000

In reply to Marina. Exactly, the saying “the little things are the big things” is so true! It took me awhile to really figure that out but boy am I glad I did! Thank you for the support :)

By: Court and Nic

Court and Nic — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:29:10 +0000

In reply to Chrissy @ Eat Sleep Breathe FI. Thank you! Yes it’s all about figuring out what truly makes you happy, and everyone is different so there’s no set formula that will work for everyone! And thanks for all your support :)

By: Marina

Marina — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:25:56 +0000

Very well put! It’s all about balance and focusing on priorities. You cannot cut out EVERYTHING permanently. But finding joy in simpler things will get you to FI much faster.

By: Chrissy @ Eat Sleep Breathe FI

Chrissy @ Eat Sleep Breathe FI — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:54:19 +0000

I couldn’t have said any of this better myself! You’re absolutely right that there needs to be balance in the journey to FI. Deprivation and going to extremes will only leave you miserable and defeated.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’m so happy that you’ve launched your blog and look forward to more posts!