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Driving Towards F.I.R.E.

In 2018 we broke up with our past life. Fed up with Interest payments, debt, student loans, etc we decided to make changes. Drastic changes. We set out on a mission for financial independence, bought a RV and traveled fulltime. We worked as nomadic healthcare professionals on the road. In 3 short years of fulltime RV and travel life, we successfully paid off more than $600,000 worth of debt, increased our net worth, changed our financial futures, and started a family. Today, we are still pursuing FI with a focus on retiring early and share our experiences as new parents, real estate investors, property managers, CRNA, Application Specialist, and Financial Coaches. Follow along on our journey!

Driving Towards F.I.R.E.
  • Our Story
  • Driving Towards FIRE
  • Our Life Before FIRE
  • Our RV Life Journey
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Our Smoky Mountain Cabin
  • Our 1906 Folk Victorian Farmhouse Renovation
  • Our Travels
  • Financial Coaching Blog
  • Controversial Thoughts
  • Healthcare Professionals

    Cash Flowing College Tuition, Is it Possible?

    July 6, 2020 / 0 Comments

    It takes 120 credit hours for most BS Degrees in 5 years. That 5 year plan would cost (public in-state tuition) $50,580. If you borrow a Federally backed student loan to pay for those courses, you would tally $90,211.69 total due to the principal & interest owed on a 10 year repayment plan.

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    Morningstar. (www.morningstar.com). Undeniably the best online resource and research tool for ETFs, Mutual Funds, & other stocks and bonds. Their analysts provide real insight that is frequently updated. They have an App as well. Free & a Paid option too.

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    February 28, 2020 / 0 Comments

    ETFs are great for beginners who wish to invest, but want to be passive with managing and keeping up with the market everyday.

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