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Want to read about the $10,000 Candlestick?

June 29, 2019
/ Coaching Financial Independence Freedom in 50s
/ By Brenda

What three things do you need before you leave the workforce? Read my guest post to find out … and learn about my $10,000 candlestick!

Personal Finance Blogger Friends: Privilege is not about YOU

June 17, 2019
/ Financial Independence
/ By Brenda
/ 2 COMMENTS

Privilege is just part of the social order. So why do personal finance bloggers spend so much time denouncing privilege, claiming it’s all about choices?

Book Review: Work Optional

June 15, 2019
/ Coaching Financial Independence
/ By Brenda

Work Optional is not your typical personal finance book. The author – Tanja Hester – does a fabulous job guiding readers on creating the life they want.

The Luck of Being Fired in a Bull Economy

Here’s my 14-month without an income report. I’ve been lucky!

10 Dirty Secrets that the Experts don’t Share about Course Creation

Course creation is promoted as an easy ticket to riches. But what’s the truth? Learn about the 10 dirty secrets the “experts” aren’t telling you.

Getting a Taste of Freedom: Bavaria Adventure

A week in Bavaria was a good reminder of why I am chasing financial freedom.

I Earned my Money Black Belt!

April 20, 2019
/ Coaching Financial Independence
/ By Brenda

Here’s my financial black belt interview at Millionaire Dojo. Read about the importance of mindset in following through on financial dreams.

We are not all Born Millionaires

Elitist views that anyone can become wealthy ignore facts and the human experience. In truth, the lottery of birth is the best predictor of wealth.

Did I Just Waste a Year of my Life?

I spent a year creating the Early Exit Academy to help people reach financial independence. But my first launch was a big failure. Did I waste my time?

10 Behavioral Finance Tips

April 14, 2019
/ Coaching Financial Independence
/ By Brenda

Behavioral finances offers insights that you can use to build financial independence. My favorite? Don’t follow the herd.

Fired! One Year Later

It’s the one-year anniversary of the day I was fired. And what a year it’s been!

Make April your Million Dollar Month

Turn April into money month by joining our FREE 30-Day Millionaire Challenge. The Challenge walks you through the steps to create your own $1,000,000 plan.