Full Disclaimer: I have four houses, live in one, rent out three, and plan to acquire more. I can afford it, and it’s worth it. I was ready to buy my first property the year I met my wife. Owning a property was something I always wanted. However, I had never taken the steps to…
Why Boring Business Ideas Are Better Than Exciting Ones.
Did I ever tell you of the time I started a food business with my friend? I have tried many things in life, so put some respect on my name! We were two grown men, frying yam, and selling beans, plantain, and pepper sauce alongside it. Oh yes! I was broke! While this may be…
Can Getting Married Help Me? Here’s Some Good Advice.
Marriage or Getting Married is an amazing thing. It is one of the highest forms of human relationship between 2 people. Every other family relationship is not chosen. Think about it: you don’t get to choose your father, mother, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents – you name it. In a marriage, this is the…
What I Wish I Knew About Money – Beautiful Retrospect
I regret a few things, one of which is certain concepts I understood about money. Here is the thing about regret, “once you realize regret is just a thought, then the idea of living without regrets takes on a different meaning”. We are not talking about deep-seated; see a therapist damming regret, are we? No,…
Can Going To University Help Me? Here’s Some Good Advice.
Let me start by expressing my view: people should only attend university for the right course. Specifically, courses for careers and jobs within regulated industries, which require specific degrees. Some examples include lawyers, doctors, nurses, teachers, architects, engineers, etc. Another way of putting it, if you are going to university, take a degree that opens…
What’s The Best Way To Get Into Remote Working? Here’s Some Good Advice.
“If you sit in front of the computer all day, how will you find a wife?”. That, ladies and gentlemen, was my dad’s submission on remote working. His construction of work is waking up in the morning, preparing for work, and returning in the evening. In addition, you get to meet different people during your…
How Do You Spend Money? Feels Good, When Done Right!
How do you spend? whichever way you choose to spend on your FI journey, be sure to enjoy your money from a balanced perspective. Learn more on how to spend your money right.
What Is LEAN FIRE? What are the Unique Benefits?
LEAN financial independence relies on individuals covering bare essentials and other mandatory, ongoing cost-of-living. One of the best benefits of LEAN is accessibility, many people aiming for FAT FIRE, achieve LEAN on the way.
What Is FAT FIRE – Why Should I Want It?
We all know what FIRE is – Financial Independence Retire Early. This blog is focused solely on Financial Independence, which is the ability to live off your resources through income you can self-create. How you want to live is a significant component of determining if you are financially independent; for some, tiny, and for others,…
Why Start Professional Contracting This Year, And Unique Benefits
What Is Contracting, And How Does It Differ From Perm Jobs Contracting and perm jobs have many similarities; a key difference is your take home (Net) vs what you make (Gross). There are two main types of contracting jobs: fixed-term contracts and periodic (standard). A periodic contract is an ongoing position renewed every three to…