Road Trips, Parks and Places to See, Making a Living Remotely, Van/RV Life, and How Wealth is Built – and Lost
By Rachel Puryear Previously on this blog, we’ve explored what differentiates the poor, the wealthy, and the middle class – beyond just the numbers. We’ve also talked about why it’s much easier to build more wealth when you already have some, and the how frustration over decreasing class mobility is driving people to stop trying…
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By Rachel Puryear There’s a little town tucked into the San Francisco Bay Area’s Peninsula region. The neighbors are…quiet. You could say lots of people are…dying to get in. And despite the…grave surroundings, it’s actually a pretty pleasant place to live…if you are among its living, that is. If you count the town’s deceased population,…
By Rachel Puryear If you love traveling and exploring the outdoors, you probably want to do it for more than just the few weeks out of the year most in-person jobs will offer you (if you’re lucky enough to even have that). Therefore, if you’re not already retired or financially independent, you’ll need a way…
By Rachel Puryear We all get dirty and stinky sometimes – that’s part of life. When that happens, we need a way to freshen up. When road tripping, this routine task we often take for granted at home can suddenly present more challenges. Of course, many RV’s do come with a shower – but some…
By Rachel Puryear We all know that sex, politics, and religion are taboo subjects – that’s why HR departments don’t like people to talk about it at work. However, there’s another major cultural taboo right up there with those others – money. How do we know money is taboo? Because it’s considered impolite to talk…
By Rachel Puryear If you love beaches, gorgeous coastlines, and diverse sea wildlife; Monterey, California (and many of its surrounding areas) make for a great road trip. Here’s a recap of my own recent road trip down the coast (from the San Francisco Bay Area) to Monterey: Año Nuevo State Park is along the California…
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By Rachel Puryear If you’re interested in flexible, remote income that can allow for traveling and doing other things you enjoy; you’ve probably considered selling goods online. Doing so can be a great way to enable and finance the lifestyle you want – once you’re established at it, of course. Nowadays, getting started selling goods…
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By Rachel Puryear Any traveller, whether experienced or novice, keeps personal security in the back of their minds when taking a trip. We all want safe journeys. On the one hand, fear of bad things happening to us shouldn’t stop us from exploring the world, or doing any other things we’re passionate about. At the…
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By Rachel Puryear In this post, I will address a hotly debated subject regarding situations where freelancers feel taken advantage of by family members who expect free/cheap services and goods from them. This is a touchy subject that many self-employed people deal with, and has implications both for their personal relationships, as well as for…
By Rachel Puryear Nestled in the south Peninsula region of the San Francisco Bay Area, is one of the region’s best kept secrets: Edgewood Park and Preserve. If you’re in the area and haven’t hiked this one yet, then you’re in for a treat. This region offers temperate weather, and proximity to plenty of amenities.…
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