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Many homeless shelters have strict schedules, kicking people out in the AM so I don't think this would be much different in an office building. Showering facilities would be an issue for some workplaces. We recently had a broken water heater so I was scoping out alternative places to shower the ...

Due to said introversion, very few friends let alone hang out types. But a good idea to consider - bartering for use of another person's manshed. Thanks!

I am making my way through YMOYL. My life's purpose...at this point it all revolves around the kids. I am somewhat uncomfortable with this, as it ...

Yes, a man shed/cave would be ideal with soundproofing. However, how do you construct one living in a rental apartment? ( this is what would be affordable at the recommended frugal budget.) I have wracked my brain trying to think of alternatives....rent adjacent studio apt, rent small office space ...

I have come to the conclusion that the house needs to be sold, even if we end up losing equity. We will likely make enough to cover the outstanding mortgage plus realtor fees, etc. As for the cars, we were planning to keep them forever, so will likely hang on to them and try to minimize the expenses ...

Good advice I received on career selection in the medical field was this:
Every job has 10% which is fascinating! marvellous, enthralling. Expect that 10% (or more) will be dealing with s*it and scut. 80% will be the routine every day same stuff that you need to do in your particular position. Make ...

The date ideas reminded me of my cheapest date ever with my now DH. If you're Canadian, you'll understand the following.

Coffee at Tim Horton's- he got me a free coffee from his Roll-Up-the-Rim winnings, and a 25 cent TimBit doughnut. Same for him. Total cost = 50 cents.

A TimBit doughnut is like ...

What can you do with young children (12 and younger) on an outing that does not involve spending money?
I am excluding outdoor/nature related activities because that is obvious but not always possible in a city, or due to weather. And also in some cities there is not a lot of "culture" to take ...

Yes, the overseas factor is a major wrinkle, but you have to put health above all other needs, I think. UK is the only workable location that makes it possible to work and be healthy as we don't have a portable income stream at the moment.
Unfortunately with the medical bureaucracy + EU labour ...

My ideal career would be to run a multibillion dollar foundation where I personally got to choose which proposals to fund, tweak them if they needed improvement, but was not involved with operations at all. Sort of Bill & Melissa Gates Foundation scale.

What we are doing to go along the right path in small steps:
- no tv, just internet and netflix
- few personal hobby expenses - I rely on library, internet and community outings that are free (except for food costs sometimes)
- eating mostly from staples
- members of community toy library
- pay as ...

Glad to join this community and endeavour to achieve FI. Still lots to learn so I don't know all the lingo yet. I have questions especially about how to do ERE with children, elderly parents, and multinational family.
Here's a little intro to my situation.
Age: late 30s (and planning to stay that ...

Thanks Hank, I will start a journal.

Hello to others on the ERE journey! It is a huge shame I did not discover this site four years ago before we ( my husband and I) made some very poor financial decisions. Well, I'm hopeful they can be remedied with some daring and determination.
My story: I remember being very frugally minded ...