What's Your Freedom?
Hi! We’re Brian and Liann, husband-and-wife duo and partners in crime, sharing how we’re building freedom through frugal living, intentional travel, and DIY home projects.
Join us on a quiet rebellion against busy, expensive, and expected living. We write for the intentional introvert who wants more freedom, less pressure, and a life that feels like their own.
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What I’m Doing to Protect and Grow My Portfolio Right Now
Oof, I know I’m not the only one watching these wild swings in the market. What a ride it has
9 Road Trip Essentials for a Successful Multi-State Adventure
As Brian and I venture through Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri, we ease into the nostalgia of the good ol’
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Renewal Time: What Happened With Our $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve
Brian and I have held onto the Chase Sapphire Reserve for 8 years, even after its major overhaul. We knew we’d soon be going from a $550 annual fee to a pretty hefty $795. Fortunately, existing cardmembers could keep the
How to Enjoy Your Cruise Without the Crowds
As I write this, we’re fresh off the boat from a Best of Greece family cruise! Our group of 9 was part of the more than 2,000 passengers on board, so you can imagine there were lots of people to
3 Smart Money Decisions We’ve Made as a Married Couple
One of the most consequential financial decisions we ever make is choosing who to marry. Ramit Sethi, author of the New York Times best-seller I Will Teach You To Be Rich, highlights this idea, noting how the person we marry
The Illusion of Affordability: Why Easy Payments Work
Have you noticed how car commercials rarely advertise the actual price of the car? Instead, they highlight something much more digestible: a monthly payment of $599. It’s a strategy that seems to work. Plenty of us are comfortable financing tens
What Spirit Airlines Taught Us About Finding Value in Travel
Why yes, we are late to the party. But now that we’re a few months removed from Spirit Airlines shutting down, we’ve had some time to reflect on just how much the airline influenced the way we travel. When Brian
When Busy Becomes Expensive: Compounding Costs of a Full Schedule
While writing last week’s post on flexible travel itineraries, I found myself thinking about how much I appreciate flexibility outside of travel, too. It’s something I’ve worked hard to incorporate into everyday life. The more I thought about it, the
How to Build a Flexible Travel Itinerary That Actually Works
With a couple of trips on our docket, Brian and I are busy piecing together travel plans before we hit the road. We like to build our itineraries gradually, leaving space for changing minds and unexpected opportunities. That kind of
The 10 Most Boring Ways We Save Money
Today’s post isn’t about dramatic challenges or crazy money-saving hacks. I’m not talking about cutting everything you enjoy out of life or always buying the cheapest option, although there can be a time and place for that. Honestly, I’ve had