One woman with disabilities, and her journey to financial independence.
My 2019 personal value goal is consistency. We've heard it a hundred times that, "It's not what you do sometimes, but what you do most of the time," that matters. And I knew that. We all know that. We don't always feel it though. Or see it in our lives. Over the few years I … Continue reading Consistency for the win!
In real life things often come up that interfere with our fantasies of how debt pay off or investment build up will look like. We plan and plan and plan some more and sh*t happens. That's just life. By the way, I'm saying this with amusement, not dour sadness and frustration. If things went to … Continue reading Real life; not fantasy.
Financially, 2018 was a huge success, but physically? It was a huge challenge. I have chronic illness and health conditions that are difficult to manage on a good day, but then a new one decided to join in: Iron Deficiency Anemia. During the first few months of the year I became more and more tired … Continue reading An Anemic Year
Hello all! Here is what I have to say to begin week two: I miss bubble water. I love carbonated water. Doesn't even need a flavor. It makes up the majority of my liquid consumption and BOY do I miss it! Tap water. Ick. Meh, getting used to it. Freebies this week: Chick Fil A gave … Continue reading Results: Snow Storm Challenge Week Two
"You can work on disability?" This question is asked a lot, generally with disbelief or shock. The general public believes that if you are "permanently and totally disabled," and unable to do, "substantial gainful activity," you are unable to do anything. Period. Full stop. Let's discuss a few things here. One is the idea that … Continue reading Social Security: Part 3 – Working
