Progress to Financial Independence- June 2017

This month was very busy, not so much because of weekend trips this time, but because of overtime at work. Although we did go on an awesome weekend trip to Washington DC which was a lot of fun and very interesting. We got to stay at a beautiful Fairmont hotel suite there for free by … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- June 2017

Updating Financial Assumptions and Goals

When I first started this blog and began writing about my progress to financial independence (FI), I put a lot of thought into my goal net worth amount. That goal amount combined with my current savings rate, monthly expenses, and estimated investment returns are what I've been using to track my progress to FI each … Continue reading Updating Financial Assumptions and Goals

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

Top 5 Pros and Cons of Travel Therapy

-By Whitney- If you’re a physical therapist or other healthcare professional, you may be considering the option of pursuing a traveling career instead of a permanent job. If you’re like we were, you may be trying to weigh out the options and decide what the best fit is for you. Here is our list of … Continue reading Top 5 Pros and Cons of Travel Therapy

Travel PT: New England Adventures

-By Whitney- Timeline: March-September 2016 Our goal with moving to Massachusetts for work was to be able to explore the Northeast. We took full advantage of our nearly 6 months there and were able to see so much! Here's an overview of our many adventures:   MASSACHUSETTS: Campgrounds While in Massachusetts we lived at 2 … Continue reading Travel PT: New England Adventures

Progress to Financial Independence- January 2017

January started off awesome with a fun long weekend in Savannah, GA staying at a beautiful hotel for free. One week later we moved from Fayetteville to start our new jobs on the NC coast. Starting on the day we left Fayetteville, things went downhill quickly. On the morning we woke up to move, it … Continue reading Progress to Financial Independence- January 2017