5 Hacks for Getting the Best Deal on Real Estate
As you guys probably already know, Amon and I used real estate as an important part of our financial independence strategy. In fact, if...
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Aug 25, 20224 min read
How We Learned to Renovate Homes & How You Can Too (On Your Journey to Early Retirement)
Amon and I have always loved DIY renovating properties. In fact, even with our new home here in Portugal, we’ve been renovating...
Our Rich Journey
Aug 4, 20226 min read
Let's Talk About What Not to Invest in for F.I.R.E.
Amon and I often talk about all the things we invest in. Index funds? - Yep! ETFs - Yep! REITs - Yep! We’re pretty much an open book when...
Our Rich Journey
Jul 25, 20225 min read
Want to Retire Early Abroad? Do These 10 Things First
Have you been thinking about retiring abroad? We don’t blame you - we loved the idea so much . . . we did just that! We retired in...
Our Rich Journey
Jul 2, 20225 min read
How To Reach Financial Independence On A Low Income
One question we’re often asked is “how do I save money for financial independence when I don’t have much money?” People often think that...
Our Rich Journey
Jul 1, 20225 min read
How To Talk To Your Kids About Money & Prepare Them To Be Financially Independent Adults
When I was in the fifth grade, my dad worked as a shoe salesman at KMart. I remember him coming home from work one day and proudly...
Our Rich Journey
Jun 20, 20225 min read
3 Stock Market Buy & Sell Strategies For Financial Independence | Time to Sell?
The stock market is probably one of the best investment avenues for those who are pursuing FIRE. As long as you put in the time and...
Our Rich Journey
Jun 14, 20227 min read
8 Stock Market Investing Mistakes to Avoid on Your Journey to Financial Independence
I’m a big fan of growing wealth in the stock market. Amon and I were able to reach financial independence and retire early because of our...
Our Rich Journey
Jun 9, 20225 min read
Portugal Vs. The USA: Where Should You Live?
On our YouTube channel, we’ve covered countless topics around financial independence and early retirement. Amon and I spent eight years...
Our Rich Journey
Jun 7, 20224 min read
4 Emergency Funds You Need (Not Including The Traditional Emergency Fund)
When most people think of emergency funds, it’s usually one single pot of money that’s kept aside in case of an unexpected crisis or...
Our Rich Journey
Jun 7, 20226 min read
Pay Off Debt Or Invest? - How You Can Do Both
I’m sure you’ve heard of FOMO or Fear Of Missing Out, and I’m even more certain that you’ve felt FOMO yourself. It’s normal! And it’s...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20227 min read
Investing a Large Sum of Money: What to Do, What NOT to Do, and How to Invest for F.I.R.E.
Amon and I talk a lot about investing - mainly because investing is such a vital piece of the F.I.R.E. journey. Not only that, but Amon...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20226 min read
5 Side Hustles for you to START MAKING MONEY!!!
As you probably know, Amon and I have long been advocates of the side hustle. The best way to work towards financial independence goals...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20225 min read
9 Things To Do To Reach Financial Independence and Retire Early
If you’ve been following Our Rich Journey, you know that Amon and I have achieved our decade-long goal of becoming financially...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20226 min read
The Truth About Investment “News” Channels - Don’t Fall For Them!
Investment News Channels have become really popular over the last few years. As people start to get more and more interested in personal...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20225 min read
The Secret Early Retirement Account: How HSAs Can Help You Achieve Financial Independence
Most people don’t know it, but Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can play a big part in helping people achieve F.I.R.E if used wisely. Our...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20225 min read
10 Money Questions Every Couple Must Answer
Today I want to talk about love and money - namely, how to properly pursue financial independence as a couple! Because whether you like...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20224 min read
Retirement Account Investing - What NOT to Do to Retire Early
As members of the FIRE movement, achieving financial independence and being able to retire early were our main goals. But to actually...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20226 min read
8 Creative Ways To Save For Financial Independence
If you’ve been following our journey, you know that Amon and I like to get creative when it comes to making money. We’ve adopted quirky...
Our Rich Journey
May 26, 20225 min read
Habits That Made Us Millionaires in Less Than 10 Years
Amon and I reached financial independence, quit our jobs, and retired at the ages of 39 and 41. It certainly wasn’t an overnight process....
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