Simplicity: An Uncommon Path to Freedom
On July 4, 1845, an eccentric and unconventional 27-year-old began a two-year experiment in simplicity. Â The man’s name was Henry David Thoreau, and the location…
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Happiness: An Unexpected Benefit of Frugality
If you’ve followed me for long, you know that I think frugality is important. By frugality I do not mean painfully depriving yourself of happiness now…
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How to Retire Rich With Embarrassing Old Cars and Fixer-Upper Houses
 At coachcarson.com I love to write about starting a business, doing deals, flipping houses, and finding many other ways to increase income.  Our incomes are…
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When Will Your Period of Financial Sacrifice Be?
“[E]very person, unless they were born with wealth, must serve a financial sacrifice period if they live a normal lifetime. Furthermore, everyone has the option…
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How Frugality Bought My Freedom
This article is about the idea that frugality, or living more simply financially, can buy you freedom both in the long run and in the…
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The True Cost of Regular Expenses: The Rules of 752 & 173
The concept of reaching financial independence where passive income fully supports your lifestyle is fairly simple in theory. Essentially you just increase your income, cut your expenses,…
