The first time I heard about this concept was through a Ted Talk by Lacey Filipich. Essentially, instead of waiting for traditional retirement age or retiring early, you take these small ones during your career. This is somewhat similar to what professors have done for decades. They take a sabbatical. Essentially taking an extended leave of absence, Read More
Month: July 2020
House Hacking Guide
*Disclaimer: This house hacking guide is not financial advice, please do your own research prior to attempting. What is House Hacking? Unless you have been living under a rock then you have possibly heard of this. There are many different parts to it and it can really fit any household and any country really. The Read More
Travel hacking. What is it and what are the two ‘secret’ ways you can do it?
What is Travel Hacking? You’ve heard of house hacking but what is travel hacking? This is not a new concept as its conception was the frequent flyer program in the 1970s. The basic idea is to take advantage of a travel situation to make it more cost-effective. Especially to earn free flights, hotels, and rental Read More
12 Things I No Longer Buy as a Financial Minimalist
Hello Richful Thinkers! When I became a financial minimalist I began to cut a lot out of my budget. It really began when I had to move 3 houses in one year, all the packing up and unpacking really took a toll. After that, I began to sell, donate, and throw out items. By the Read More
Travel Guide – Oxford, U.K
Introduction As some of you know, I attended Oxford for my Masters. It is really one of my favorite cities in the world and I felt at home almost immediately. So, from someone who lived here and experienced all the city has to offer, what should you see and do? It is a walkable city, Read More
The ultimate guide to dairy products in Sweden
I was overwhelmed by the amount of dairy products the first time I walked into a grocery store in Stockholm. There are the standard ones that can be found in many countries, however, the products I am discussing here were the most confusing. In addition, I have never had an issue with lactose, but many Read More