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I am currently working on my debt-free journey and since discovering the world of personal finance and being financially independent,I feel like I am Alice going down the rabbit hole and I can never go back!   I have found some really great resources that has helped me so far and will help you!  Read my journey here

 

Blogs

The Budget Mom: Blog and Youtube - great tips on zero-based budget, cash envelopes, sinking funds, visual trackers

Mr Money Mustache - The pioneer for FIRE (financial independence and retiring early)

JL Collins: The Simple Path to Wealth - Great tips on investing with index funds. JL has turned his tips into a book

Millennial Money - great resource for FIRE and side hustle.   Grant has also turned his tips into a book


Podcast:

Nurse's on Fire - Naseema McElroy of Financially Intentional talk to nurses who are doing great things with their money and career outside of hospital work.

Bigger Pockets Money Show - Scot and Mindy talk about money success stories

Choose FI   - life and money hacks to get to financial independence

Geobreeze - great show on finances and traveling

 

Others

Online Begetting and Net worth - Personal Capital

Best Travel Points Credit Card - Chase Sapphire Preferred

 

Books

 

The Richest Man in Babylon: Original 1926 Edition 

A great classic that reminds us to pay yourself first, live within your means, invest in what you know, save for long term and home ownership.

 

 

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy 

A great book that studies everyday millionaire habits.

Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence: Fully Revised and Updated for 2018

What is more valuable: Time or money?  This book talks about money is life energy.  It recommends to get out of debt and develop savings, be mindful, declutter, live on less, save the planet.


 

Broke Millennial Takes On Investing: A Beginner's Guide to Leveling Up Your Money (Broke Millennial Series) 

Read this book to learn the basics of investing 



 

Set for Life: Dominate Life, Money, and the American Dream (Financial Freedom, 1)

I wish this book was given to me when I first started my career as a nurse.  This is a great book for new college graduates on what to do with their money.  I highly recommend his tips to save the first $20,000!


  

Playing with FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early): How Far Would You Go for Financial Freedom?

Read this book if you are interested in being financially independent and retiring early, but unsure if it’s the right thing for you. 


Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living 

Cut your expenses to the extreme to increase your savings rate! Liz talks about her journey to living a frugal city life to retiring for simple living in the woods.




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