Travel PT Plan for the Next Four Years

Whitney and I have been discussing our plans for future travel assignments over the past couple of weeks. We have several areas throughout the country that we would like to explore, but we know that our options will be limited by the fact that we are both trying to find outpatient physical therapy jobs. We … Continue reading Travel PT Plan for the Next Four Years

Travel PT: Getting Our Feet Wet

-by Whitney- Jared and I are both from Roanoke, Virginia, which is the largest city in the southwest region of Virginia. I went to PT school in Norfolk, Virginia at Old Dominion University (near Virginia Beach), and Jared went to school at Radford University, whose PT school is located right in our hometown of Roanoke. … Continue reading Travel PT: Getting Our Feet Wet

The Simple Way to Determine Your Retirement Date

Early retirement and financial independence sound pretty amazing, right? Stop working full time and pursue other interests, spend more time with family, travel to new places, or just continue working while having the peace of mind to know that you can stop whenever you want. What's not to like? At this point, you may be … Continue reading The Simple Way to Determine Your Retirement Date

Camper Life

*Scroll to the bottom for more pictures* -by Whitney- Let me start by saying that I, nor Jared, would have ever imagined that we would be living in a camper. Neither of us are even "camping" people. I've been camping once in my life, and Jared just a few times. Sleeping outdoors in a tent … Continue reading Camper Life

Progress to Financial Independence- April 2016

I'm planning to do monthly updates on my progress to financial independence. If nothing else, it will be an awesome way to look back on the journey in the future. I'll also be able to look back on the change in value of my investments each month. I only recently began to experiment with Excel so … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- April 2016

Credit Cards: Friend or Foe?

Despite the advice of nearly everyone in my personal life, I applied and was approved for my first credit card on the day after my 18th birthday. The reason I ignored what everyone told me was not because I was young and irresponsible, but because I had done my research on the subject and knew … Continue reading Credit Cards: Friend or Foe?

Seek Forgiveness or Pay off Your Student Loans Early?

Disclaimer: From discussions that I have had on this subject in the past, I realize that this is a controversial topic. I have never been one to shy away from discussion on touchy subjects whether ethical or financial in nature. This post will be about the financial side of the decision that I have made, … Continue reading Seek Forgiveness or Pay off Your Student Loans Early?