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Massive News: We’re Moving Abroad!
Massive News: We’re Moving Abroad!
We're leaving the country, but to where? Who's going? Are we FIRE, or is this something different? How did we get here, anyway?
The Point of Retirement Inevitability
The Point of Retirement Inevitability
There's a milestone on the path to financial independence that, for most people, goes unnoticed. I call it the Point of Retirement Inevitability.
Undercover: Than Merrill’s Fortune Builders
Undercover: Than Merrill’s Fortune Builders
I walked into the large conference room and saw that it was completely empty aside from three lonely rows of chairs. Dave Matthews played on a loop as a timed slideshow flashed feel-good quotes on a projection screen. One of the slides listed the core values of Fortune Builders, the "education" wing of Than Merrill's real estate empire.
How to Get a Spanish Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
How to Get a Spanish Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
How we were able to live abroad, and how you can too! How to get a Spanish Non-Lucrative Residence Visa and live legally in Spain for a year or more!
Too Late to Retire Early? No Problem.
Too Late to Retire Early? No Problem.

Too Late to Retire Early? No Problem.

It’s never too late to retire– ever! Learn how to turn around your spending, kill your debt, and supercharge your savings to get to retirement ASAP.

The VagabondSeptember 16, 2015September 16, 2015 Frugal Living, Retirement 5 Comments
Too Late to Retire Early? No Problem.Read more
Aversion to Change: Enemy of Savings
Aversion to Change: Enemy of Savings

Aversion to Change: Enemy of Savings

Recently, I’ve been speaking with a number of friends and readers about taking their first steps on the road to frugality and saving for retirement. One of the biggest obstacles in helping people to address their overspending and debt has been getting them to accept change.

The VagabondSeptember 15, 2015September 15, 2015 Frugal Living No Comments
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Infographic: Cord Cutting Guide
Infographic: Cord Cutting Guide

Infographic: Cord Cutting Guide

You don’t need cable to enjoy all your favorite shows! Learn how to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year by kissing the cable company goodbye in our cord cutting guide!

The VagabondSeptember 14, 2015November 18, 2015 Frugal Living, Infographics 4 Comments
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Test Retirement Plans – Retire Even Earlier!
Test Retirement Plans – Retire Even Earlier!

Test Retirement Plans – Retire Even Earlier!

You need a great tool to test retirement plans. Do you need to work another year? Do you need to spend less? Read on for an easy way to find out.

The VagabondSeptember 12, 2015September 11, 2015 Investment, Retirement 1 Comment
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The Best Ways to Exchange Currency
The Best Ways to Exchange Currency

The Best Ways to Exchange Currency

The most cost-effective ways to get foreign currency, obtain the best exchange rate, and pay minimal or no fees to do it.

The VagabondSeptember 10, 2015September 10, 2015 Thrifty Travel 1 Comment
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Finance Blogging Integrity
Finance Blogging Integrity

Finance Blogging Integrity

Wherein I make some parts of the personal finance blogging community very unhappy with me.

The VagabondSeptember 9, 2015February 5, 2016 Investment, Retirement 36 Comments
Finance Blogging IntegrityRead more
Charitable Giving While Pursuing FI
Charitable Giving While Pursuing FI

Charitable Giving While Pursuing FI

Is it possible to be working on our own debts, and still contribute to charity? The answer is an unqualified yes– we just need to have maximum impact.

The VagabondSeptember 8, 2015September 7, 2015 Frugal Living No Comments
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The Box-Fan Dehydrator Experiment
The Box-Fan Dehydrator Experiment

The Box-Fan Dehydrator Experiment

Learn how to build the ultimate homemade box-fan dehydrator, and then use our planning tables to buy just the right amount of food.

The VagabondSeptember 7, 2015 Frugal Living 11 Comments
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You Must Budget for Property Management
You Must Budget for Property Management

You Must Budget for Property Management

Even if you are 100% certain that you will be managing a rental property yourself, it’s essential to budget for property management. I’ll explain why.

The VagabondSeptember 6, 2015September 6, 2015 Investment, Real Estate Investment 2 Comments
You Must Budget for Property ManagementRead more
Infographic: Retirement Statistics
Infographic: Retirement Statistics

Infographic: Retirement Statistics

How does gender, age, and location affect your odds of successful retirement? Learn some important retirement statistics and how to retire sooner.

The VagabondSeptember 5, 2015September 5, 2015 Infographics, Retirement 2 Comments
Infographic: Retirement StatisticsRead more
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  • Evaluate Rental Property Like a Pro

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