Another month in the books. Whitney and I have been working and traveling a lot lately, so time really flew by this month. Since starting our new jobs I've averaged eight hours of overtime per week through the first eight weeks. This would really be awesome if overtime pay was truly 1.5x our normal hourly … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- May 2017
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Retiring Early on a Physical Therapist’s Salary: “Choose Healthy, Not Normal”
GUEST BLOG POST BY CHRIS AT "EAT THE FINANCIAL ELEPHANT" Today I am very excited to bring to you the first guest post on this blog. This post comes to you courtesy of Chris who writes for his and his wife's blog, Eat the Financial Elephant. Chris recently retired in February after working only 16 years as … Continue reading Retiring Early on a Physical Therapist’s Salary: “Choose Healthy, Not Normal”
Progress to Financial Independence- April 2017
We're now a little over three weeks into our new contracts in Berryville, VA. Currently we are living at a campground in Harpers Ferry, WV. The trip to get here from our last assignment in eastern North Carolina was less than pleasant. We stopped for a night in Roanoke, VA to see our families on … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- April 2017
Fifth Wheel Physical Therapist turns 1!
April 10th, 2016 is the day I published my first post on this blog. I was extremely excited to start writing and sharing my story with you guys. It has been a very fun and eventful year since the blog began. In the past year we've lived in Middleboro, MA, Mansfield, MA, Fayetteville, NC, Newport, … Continue reading Fifth Wheel Physical Therapist turns 1!
Interview on the “Breaking Student Debt” Podcast
I recently got the chance to sit down and talk with Dr. Will Boyd on his podcast, "Breaking Student Debt." We talked a lot about financial matters (student loans and investing for financial independence), travel therapy, as well as a little bit about my philosophy on life and work. It was a lot of fun … Continue reading Interview on the “Breaking Student Debt” Podcast
Guest Post on the “Eat The Financial Elephant” Blog
I recently had the honor of writing a guest post for Mr. and Mrs. Elephant Eater over at "Eat the Financial Elephant." When I first found their blog, I was amazed at how similar Mr. Elephant Eater and I are, all the way down to our careers. He's a physical therapist and personal finance nerd … Continue reading Guest Post on the “Eat The Financial Elephant” Blog
Progress to Financial Independence- March 2017
March was the most lucrative month that I've had financially to this point. A combination of five paychecks this month and receiving my tax refund, equal to an additional paycheck, resulted in a significant improvement in my net worth. I also received $400 in bank account sign up bonuses this month to add some icing … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- March 2017
$3,000+ in Cash Earned from Bank Account Bonuses over 1.5 Years
Previously I've talked about how lucrative bank account bonuses can be. This is something I have gotten into over the past year and a half in my journey toward financial independence, in addition to other profitable "side hustles." I was preparing everything to do my taxes earlier this week and noticed that I have quite a … Continue reading $3,000+ in Cash Earned from Bank Account Bonuses over 1.5 Years
Progress to Financial Independence- February 2017
February was a relatively uneventful month compared to all the problems in January. Work went well, and Whitney and I began applying for our Illinois PT licenses where we hope to work in the next couple of months if everything goes well. We were hoping to extend our contracts to stay at the beach for … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- February 2017
Revisited: Seek Forgiveness or Pay off Your Student Loans Early?
*The information contained in this post is not meant to be specific for you or your situation and is not meant to be financial advice, as I am not licensed as a financial planner. Before making any decisions, I strongly recommend speaking to someone licensed in this area to consider your unique situation. My recommendation … Continue reading Revisited: Seek Forgiveness or Pay off Your Student Loans Early?
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