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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
  • Our RV Life Journey

    What It’s Like to RV During a Global Pandemic

    July 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Finding Scott’s RV toilet paper is damn near impossible. Seriously. Thetford makes a “softer premium” version that is supposed to be comparable, but it ISN’T. We usually get Scott’s at Walmart, but it’s always sold out.

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  • Our RV Life Journey

    Thinking BIG, Living TINY

    July 5, 2020 / 0 Comments

    By default, RV’ers and Nomads do not conform to this world. Every RV’er younger than retirement age or older than has a story about a past life & their reason for choosing the RV lifestyle.

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    Do not leave your grey tanks open. Some people will tell you it’s not a big deal. But it is. The grey tanks are filled by sinks and the shower. Here’s why it’s important to keep them closed...if left open food and other things can get stuck to the sides of the tank since it doesn’t have the chance to fill with water. This creates smells & other potential issues.

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    We Made It Back to Texas!

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    Whew! 2 days, 14 hours, 825 miles later we’re here.

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  • Driving Towards FIRE,  Healthcare Professionals,  Our Story

    I am the Master of my Fate, I am the Captain of my Soul

    March 21, 2020 / 0 Comments

    I’m letting this situation be what it is, staying the course, & remaining positive.

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