Discussing finances and money doesn’t come naturally for most of us. Last week we shared insight into why talking about money is uncomfortable. However, despite being labeled a “taboo” topic in American culture, talking about money is important. In fact, we believe normalizing money conversations is greatly beneficial and empowering. Today I’m sharing my money […]
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Earlier this month we spent a whole weekend at a camp focused on the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. We were there with at least 60 others who wanted to talk about money and strategies to earn more, optimize, save, invest, etc. At the end of the day, the underpinning of these topics was
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May is a busy month! We had a fabulous time at Camp Mustache Midwest over the past weekend. We had so many meaningful conversations about financial independence and living our best lives. As one of the attendees stated in the closing comments, “Our vessels are full.” We even got out of our comfort zones and
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Six months ago today I turned over my laptop and work equipment to my boss, who I had worked with in my Human Resources consulting role since January 2019. We hugged, we wished each other the best of luck, and I got in my car and cried. Part happy tears, and partly out of fear.
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Do you love traveling with family, or do you dread it? Years ago, we didn’t lean into vacations with our families. Our paid time off was limited, and it just wasn’t a priority for us. Our wake-up call came in late 2020, when my dad passed away unexpectedly. We realized just how limited and precious
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Do you ever wonder how others make gradual career shifts, such as working part-time or taking extended time off from work? I’m coming at you today with an interview I did recently with The Fioneers to share more about how I made gradual changes in my Human Resources career to better align with my values
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Do you feel like you need to make a change in your life, but aren’t sure where to start? At some point or another, we all ask ourselves the question: How do I change? The desire or pull for change is overwhelming and scary. Even if you have an idea of what you want to
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Is Zion National Park on your “must-visit” list this year? Chances are you are not alone. The National Park Service (NPS) estimated Zion NP received 4.7 million visitors in 2022! Zion is one of the top visited national parks, and for good reason. It’s simply stunning. I’m excited to share how to experience Zion National
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Are you planning to visit Zion National Park this year? If so, chances are you may hope to experience The Narrows during your visit. And for good reason! Today we share what it’s like hiking The Narrows. It’s a unique experience, one that you won’t forget. Turns out hiking (mostly) in water calls for some
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Okay, so I didn’t plan to write about our experience at EconoMe. But, honestly we just had one of the best weekends ever attending this conference. So I’m interrupting our regular programming to reflect on why this was the best weekend ever, and encourage you to find your community. What is EconoMe? First, you may
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