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The Three Most Common Ways To Achieve FIRE
In recent years FIRE, or Financial Independence and Early Retirement, has taken off around the globe, as more people realize that they...
Our Rich Journey
Jan 19, 20235 min read


Use These Check-Up Tips To Maximize Your Stock Market Profits
Plenty of people subscribe to the “set it and forget it” mentality when it comes to investing - depositing a bunch of money in their 401k...
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Jan 13, 20234 min read


Interest Rates Going Up? Here’s How You Should Invest In The Stock Market
After two years of record-low interest rates, as of 2022 interest rates are now skyrocketing, and this can have a destabilizing effect on...
Our Rich Journey
Oct 24, 20224 min read


We Left Lisbon For The Portuguese Countryside - Which Is Better?
For almost three years, our family has been living in Portugal. During that time we made the move from Lisbon, the capital, to the Silver...
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Oct 18, 20225 min read


How To Live In Portugal On Just $24 A Day
These days Portugal is on many travel wish lists, and for some, it’s considered an ideal place to relocate or retire permanently. But...
Our Rich Journey
Oct 7, 20224 min read


How High Inflation Impacts Your FIRE Journey (And How You Can Beat It)
What is the silent killer of financial independence? That’s right - inflation. There is no denying that everything is becoming more and...
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Oct 4, 20224 min read


Investing in a Recession & Growing Your Money: Millionaire Mindset
We are currently in the midst of a crash . . . a bear market . . . a recession. Whatever you want to call it . . . it’s bad. BUT, that...
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Sep 1, 20225 min read


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...
Our Rich Journey
Aug 25, 20225 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 25, 20224 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...
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Aug 4, 20226 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 25, 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...
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Jul 2, 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
Jul 1, 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...
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Jun 20, 20225 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...
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Jun 14, 20227 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...
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Jun 9, 20225 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...
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Jun 7, 20224 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
Jun 7, 20226 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, 20227 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, 20226 min read
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