Join Us in Tempe!
Our friend, Marla texted me 2 days ago to let us know she invited the universe of ChooseFI to our little trip to Tempe in January. Holy cow, that's a big universe! I often say "the more, the merrier", so let's test this out! Last January, we did the same trip and had...
Temecula – An Easy “Weekend” Vacation on a Budget
Temecula! Picturesque wine country in Southern California. Our 48-hour trip was our cheapest yet and the perfect antidote to winter.
Tempe – Fun in the Sun on the Cheap
72 hours in Tempe, Arizona was the perfect antidote to January weather back home. Tempe is a terrific place for a quick, budget getaway. Here’s how to do it!
Homeless – A Grant from Rockstar Finance
Our friends at Rockstar Finance accepted our proposal to take $100 and “do good” with it. We fed 45 homeless people in Denver. Here’s how it went.
Holiday – Give Santa a Break This Holiday Season
We’re far from Scrooge-y. We appreciate the tradition that comes with the holiday season. But, we’re happier than ever “doing without” excess spending.
Mindful – You better think! (Oh, freedom, yeah, freedom)
Be mindful when it comes to your spending. Unconscious consumption can creep in so easily. Spending less provides you with more options in life.
Refocus – It’s time to take our hobby seriously
We launched our blog in April of 2017 and have done very little with it. Time to refocus and commit to spreading the word. A frugal life is a fabulous life!
One-day Sale on Sprouts Gift Cards – Today Only!
Do you live near a Sprouts grocery store? We feel fortunate to have one about a mile away from our house. Once or twice a week, we buy the bulk of our meat and produce there. Their weekly specials cannot be beat! Only ONE day each year Sprouts offers 10%...
Tracking – Getting Started on your Path to Independence
Understanding your spending is the first step when planning your retirement…
Boston – Our Amazing Budget Vacation
We were tourists for a week in Boston on a budget, enjoying everything the city has to offer. We share our delicious food finds, lots of frugal activities and break down every dollar we spent.
Our First Podcast
Our first podcast is available for your listening pleasure. We were excited that Dan and Ben invited us to share our story on their “Ditching 9 to 5” weekly podcast.
Done.
My career ended today.
New York City Fun on a Budget (aka The Anti-$12,000 NYC Vacation*)
Take a peek at every penny we spent on our incredible trip to NYC.
Exploring New York City on a Budget
We walked 42 miles in 5 days and covered a lot of the New York City sites. Check it out!
Eating Our Way Through NYC
We ate our way through New York City in the name of research. Here’s how it went.
Welcome!
We are Tim and Amy, a financially independent couple in our late 40’s designing a lifestyle that allows us the freedom…
Two years in
Today is the anniversary of a big day. Two years ago, I left work and my career at the age of 46. It’s the day I embraced…
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