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Best Practices on How To Get a Southwest Airlines Companion Pass
You want to fly for free? And bring a friend for free, too? Knowledge is power, girl, and I’m about to hook you up!Key Takeaways A Companion Pass will allow a guest of your choice fly with you for free, unlimited times until the Companion Pass expires. You can change...
Should My Net Worth Include My Primary Residence?
There are benchmarks in every community. Among gym rats, that question might be: “What do you bench, bro?” Among CrossFitters, “What’s your Fran time?” And in the FIRE community, “What’s your FI and Net Worth number?” Granted, that last question is not something I...
Financial Best Practices by Three Generations of Mothers
You’ve thanked Mom for her love and support, but how for the smart money blueprint she gave you? According to Investopedia, “it’s common for one partner to handle budgeting and bill paying and another to handle all the investments, or for one partner to do all the...
Is it better to rent or own? And the moment I decided house hacking was NOT for me!
House Hacking, Defined Similar to life hacking or biohacking, the term “house hacking” was coined by Brandon Turner of Bigger Pockets, and is a way to buy a property and use creative solutions to free (or even cash flow positive) while renters help you pay the...
How I Prioritize the Top 7 Stocking Stuffers of My Savings
On the first day of retirement I truly hope will be… A party without poverty! Happy Holidays, Moneymakers! In the midst of parties and shopping for loved ones, I just want to touch base with you. You're probably making a list and checking it twice for everyone else,...
Why I’m Thankful for My Health Savings Account (HSA) and How To Get One Before Open Season Ends
Thank you, God, for this bountiful Thanksgiving feast. Thank you for my friends and family who continue to love and support me after the crazy ups and downs of the last year... and thank you for my HSA. Oh… you never heard of an HSA? You’re not alone. During the 200+...
Why I Like Real Estate in an Expensive City Like San Diego
In honor of today being National Beach Day, I have to give a shout-out to my home city. San Diego has so many miles of coastline that we have three beaches just for dogs! According to a poll on NationalToday, nearly 75% of Americans only visit the beach once a year or...