This post was contributed to Leisure Freak by consultant and blogger Alyssa Foster. Image Source You decided to boost your income and enjoy your golden years even more. The question is – where to start? If you are out of ideas for a small busines...

I sometimes find some of the new personal finance and career trends to be amusing. Most times it’s a new clever repackaging of what has always been around. Lately my amusement is about how some people are using quiet quitting to make a statement about ...

There’s always noise meant to warn and influence us. A lot of it is contradictory, especially when it comes to the economy. Regardless of messaging, when it comes to my retirement I always choose optimism. Primarily because I’m certain of one thing. My...

This post was contributed to Leisure Freak by personal finance blogger Ted James. Approximately 22% of Americans have less than $5,000 saved for retirement, according to a study cited by The Motley Fool. Additionally, 15% have no retirement savings at ...

When I was first contemplating retiring young, the idea of funding my lifestyle over decades was of high concern. A lot has happened and changed over the nearly 13 years on this early retirement ride. Even in this high inflationary period, I do believe...

This post was contributed to Leisure Freak by Linda Chase, creator of Able Hire.  When you retire, you may first think about lazy afternoons on the porch or months-long trips to the beach. But, if your income and savings can’t keep up with your aspirat...

This article was contributed to Leisure Freak by Michael Everett, who is a chemistry teacher with a passion for house design. Whether you’re a worker who switched to working from home or a freelancer working after retirement, you’ll need a ...

This post was contributed to Leisure Freak by content creator & digital strategist Akanksha Malik. Although traditional investment options still exist in the stock market, there are many more new types of investments being utilized. One of these ne...

  This article was contributed to Leisure Freak by freelance writer Tracie Johnson. is it still possible in today’s world to achieve early retirement? Knowledge and planning are key. These tips can get the ball rolling. Planning for retireme...

This informative post was contributed to Leisure Freak by freelance writer Sierra Powell.  Regular maintenance comes with a home. Owners spend 1% of their annual budget on repairs, which hurts if you don’t prepare for unforeseen circumstances. To...

This article was contributed to Leisure Freak by freelance writer Stephanie Caroline Snyder. The decision to file for bankruptcy should be done with full knowledge of what to expect. Navigating a chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy can be intense and fear-fille...

This post was contributed to Leisure Freak by personal finance writer Tanya Singh who  knows this topic of loan payoff vs retirement savings.  Are you constantly in a battle to decide which one to choose between the two – paying off loans or saving for...

This post was contributed to Leisure Freak by freelance writer Deborah Waters.  Hundreds of thousands of Americans retire and move every year, saying goodbye to the working world and welcoming a new environment. They choose to retire in regions that of...

I am starting to think that the recent investment market drop along with inflation are crushing early retirement dreams. That thinking is based on the questions I get and the change in certain Leisure Freak site page visits. There are certainly valid r...

This article was contributed to Leisure Freak by writer Samantha Higgins. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the importance of properly planning and managing one’s financial records to build a secure future. While health has taken precedence, pe...

This informative article was contributed to Leisure Freak by freelance writer Regina Thomas that details some necessary first steps. Your parents appeared indestructible to you as a child. You expect them to be present at all times. So it’s accep...

The article was contributed to Leisure Freak by freelance writer Tracie Johnson.  For most people who’ve done it before, starting life after college is cited as being one of the most overwhelming times in their adult life. While some get out of college...

This post was contributed to Leisure Freak by Linda Chase, creator of Able Hire.  Starting out on your own can be a scary concept, but it also comes with a lot of freedom and possibilities. For young people who have never been without a guardian’s help...

This post was contributed to Leisure Freak by freelance writer Hannah Boothe. When you think about making a six or seven-figure salary, you probably think of a career as an attorney, a doctor, a chief executive officer, or a top NBA or NFL athlete. How...

Recession, political jackassery, market insanity, pandemic, inflation, supply chain, extreme weather, war, the list goes on. It seems there’s always an outside crisis beyond our control. Turning even rational and money wise people into a retirement sca...