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I RECOMMEND…

I get asked all the time what books to read, how we travel cheaply, where we invest our savings, etc.  So here they are…the products/services/books/travel resources we use and fully recommend.  But, I’m always open to new suggestions; in fact, I encourage it!

Have you read a great book on personal finance, investing or frugality that really struck a chord?  Found a great budgeting resource that works for you? Shoot me a message through my “CONTACT” link, and tell me about it!

 

Products and Services

This is a list of the products/services that I use, and stand behind 100%.

Books

This is some of the best reading material I’ve come across in my journey from debt to financial independence.  I’ve read a lot of books, but this is the ‘short list’ I think everyone should read.

Travel

Travel is one of our favorite things to do.  Near…far…places in between.  But travel ain’t cheap.  So I’ve pulled together a list of the travel ‘strategies’ I use to get great travel deals.

 

Disclosure:  Recommendations may contain affiliate links.  However, rest assured that the products/books/services I recommend here are because I truly stand behind them, whether the company provides an incentive or not.  

 

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Hey there. My husband and I are on a mad-dash...to financial independence. And we're on track to do that...but things weren't always rainbows and unicorns.

Our family went from $40k in consumer debt to $100k in savings in just over 2 years. It took MAJOR lifestyle changes, but we don't regret a thing.

Around here we talk about DIY projects, money-saving tips, paying off debt, investing and of course our journey to financial independence!

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