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From Unemployment to Saving More Than $40K in 2 Years

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Julie Rose

Two years ago I was filing for unemployment and down to my last $1,000. Well, I turned things around.

Tagged 401K contributions, airbnb, balance, bills, budget travel, budgeting, downsizing, experiences over possessions, financial freedom, financial independence, laid off, layoff, materialism, minimalism, refinance, renting out my house, savings, unemploymentLeave a comment

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IPAs are sooooo 2014... Check out @state48brewery in my latest blog ๐Ÿ‘‰ my #favorite places to eat & drink in #phoenix/#scottsdale ๐Ÿ‘ˆ I'm a big fan of the the Van Buren Blonde Belgian Ale, which packs a punch at a not-too-shabby 7% ABV. Prost! ๐Ÿป P.S. What other spots should I check out?! #linkinbio
๐Ÿ’ซ Look around, look around... at how lucky we are to be alive right now ๐Ÿ’ซ so very #thankful for all the blessings in my life ๐Ÿ’– #happythanksgiving, friends & loved ones! ๐Ÿ˜˜
โœจ @coachhousescottsdale, where #holidaytraditions are made๐ŸŽ„โœจ
๐ŸŒต home is where itโ€™s 70 degrees and sunny โ˜€๏ธ
#Nashville, youโ€™re on my mind... ๐Ÿคฉโค๏ธ #flashbackfriday
Wanna know what really irritates me? The โ€œhow old are you?โ€ question. Why, pray tell, do you ask? Would knowing my age somehow solve the puzzle in your mind, as you struggle to assess me, and put me in a box? Yeah, I #travelsolo. Iโ€™m not married. I do what I want. Iโ€™ve had 34 years of #lifeexperience. And Iโ€™m proud of that. Iโ€™m proud of what this brain and body can and has accomplished. The judgment surrounding age is a construct, people. Donโ€™t be a judger โœŒ๏ธ Read the rest #linkinbio & #youdoyou #beproud!! ๐Ÿ˜˜
What does a #backpacker look like?! Itโ€™s a #carryon life for this girl ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ‘ฑ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿผ
Ladies who #brunch ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿถ #ohsobrewery #paradisevalley #dogfriendly
Calling my #digitalnomad, #remoteworker, and #traveler friends... where should I homebase next?! Iโ€™m leaving AZ again... Iโ€™ve officially rented my house out again this winter, and while I *think* I know where I wanna go.. Iโ€™m still taking suggestions! ๐Ÿค— Requirements: โœ… affordable cost-of-living โœ… good WiFi โœ… time zone in the Americas โœ… safe & welcoming for @minipennyrose โœ… not too cold โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚ Hereโ€™s to #newadventures, a #changeofpace, and that #nomadiclife ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’ซ When one door closes, another opens, right?! โค๏ธ
One year ago, I lost my dad suddenly, & shortly afterwards, I took a #solotrip to Ireland, which helped distract me from and process my fatherโ€™s death, while I paid tribute to his life. Ever since, in every country I travel to, I've made it a personal tradition to find an #orthodoxchurch, light a candle, and say a prayer for my dad. In that way, he becomes a part of the trips I take and the memories I make. This is from a #russianorthodox church in #amsterdam #netherlands. Memory eternal, Dad. โ˜ฆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ
Would you live in a 3-story tilted cube? The #cubehouses in #rotterdam are meant to resemble a treehouse and are a HIGHLY coveted place to live. I toured inside, and while itโ€™s more spacious than expected (4 levels & 1,100 sq feet), and a pretty neat architectural concept... I think Iโ€™m content where Iโ€™m at ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‚ #Netherlands #architecture #travelphotography
Happy birthday to this beautiful soul, @elvalnoel, who I met two years ago in #salzburg via @couchsurfing and with whom Iโ€™ve been lucky enough to stay in touch. Now... we meet again in #holland to see the sights together... to include eating #olieballen (raisin doughy things), #poffertjes (roundish small pancakes), #vla (vanilla pudding with sprinkles), and of course, seeing the beautiful sights in the #netherlands. Thank you for showing me a genuine #dutch birthday party and taking me around your home. ๐Ÿ’— our international friendship! ๐Ÿ˜˜ #couchsurfingfriends #travelfriends

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