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The Next Phase (Part 1): More Questions than Answers

August 28, 2019
/ Community Financial Independence Freedom in 50s Happiness
/ By Brenda
/ 7 COMMENTS

I’ve reached a new phase of my life. I’m ready to make a big move but I’m not sure where I’ll go. I have more questions than answers at this point.

Escape to Africa

August 23, 2019
/ Financial Independence
/ By Brenda
/ 3 COMMENTS

Reflections on my trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe

My Five Journeys Have Become One Journey

The quest for financial independence has extinguished other aspects of my life. Now I’m ready for a change, but I’m not sure what that looks like.

Fired…15 Month Net Worth Report

Fifteen months after being fired, and still having no income, my net worth chalked in at its highest peak. I’m still in good financial shape.

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.