Credit Card Hunting
Workoptionalin5 Since I became an active member of the FIRE community, I take notes of what people do and try to reapply the benefits to myself. Credit card hacking is a…
A Budget Reset is Needed
I know I ramble a lot about budgeting but this is because it’s so important when you’re on a defined financial journey. For some unexplained reason, I am extra spendy…
Prime Day Sinking Fund
I have Amazon’s Prime subscription and I maximise using it. For my life stage and lifestyle, it is a welcome relief to help me get through the long days. I…
Sinking Funds are necessary
My first budget was basic and made up of just my regular monthly spend. I quickly realised something was off and I needed to make adjustments fast. I learnt about…
No Goals but Objectives
Goal setting is big in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community and the reality is that it works as we all know you get what is measured. It’s the…
Lifestyle Creep
My work location recently changed from an out of the way spot to a city centre location. The old location was difficult to get to with limited food options that…
Budgeting
There is a lot of information on budgeting and I personally have no opinion on which is better to use. What’s important is to know yourself and use the option…
Budgeting Fatigue
This is a short update of what I’m currently going through. I have been diligent with my budgeting for over a year and in the last two months it has…
My Why for Work Optional
I never imagined that I will want to stop the traditional 9 to 5 work style. I put a lot of effort to get to where I am in my…