Are you feeling stuck in your nursing career? Do you want to take your skills and knowledge to the next level? Do you want to earn more money and have more autonomy in your practice? If you answered yes to … Read more

Are you ready to start your new job as a nurse practitioner? Congratulations! You have chosen a rewarding and fulfilling career path that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of your patients and the healthcare system. … Read more

Do you want to save time, money, and stress when it comes to your finances? Do you want to have more control over your money and reach your financial goals faster? If you answered yes, then you need to automate … Read more

The expected salary of a nurse practitioner (NP) can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the NP’s education, experience, and area of specialization. In general, however, NPs can expect to earn a competitive salary that is higher … Read more

As a nurse practitioner student, there are several financial tasks that you can take on to set yourself up for success and ensure that you are in good financial health. Here are 10 financial tips for nurse practitioner students: 1. … Read more

It’s been almost a two years since the blog has been updated. In the past two years, much has changed personally as well as in our world and with our economy. We’ve gone through a global pandemic, experienced the pain … Read more

Setting up your 401k or 403b is an easy, simple process that every nurse or nurse practitioner needs to do when they first start a new job. A 401k or 403b offers many benefits including tax savings and asset protection. … Read more

July 2020 continues to remain an interesting time to pursue financial independence with COVID19 related US economy with high unemployment and a still fairly strong stock mark I always enjoy seeing everyone’s financial independence “FI” progress updates. I am a … Read more

A wise person once said that paying taxes and death are the only guarantees. Do you seem to get hit with a BIG annual tax bill? Estimating your taxes will help you plan accordingly. Estimating taxes is especially easy if … Read more

What is the travel nurse pay scale? You’ve heard that travel nursing pays more while allowing you to explore a new area. Is travel nursing financially worth it? Travel nursing can really be a great way to earn more income … Read more

I always enjoy seeing everyone’s financial independence “FI” progress updates. I am a nurse and now nurse practitioner on a journey towards financial independence, and I’m always inspired when others face similar challenges while reaching their financial goals. COVID19 has … Read more

The nursing workforce consists of 3+ million nurses. Nursing jobs are expected to increase above average in the future. Nurses make an average salary of $73,000 per year or $35.24 per hour.  Is financial independence possible for a nurse? The … Read more

Black lives matter! Our nation, the United States, was economically built upon the backs of black men and women. No longer can we remain ignorant of the injustices and disparities between white Americans and black Americans. The data is astounding!  … Read more

You’ve decided keeping a budget is a good idea, but how do you go about starting a budget? I went through a similar experience in 2014 as a travel nurse when I decided to sit down and figure out how … Read more

Our last FI update was in November 2018 with a net worth of $90k. I haven’t updated out FI progress because I’ve been hesitant to put our financial net worth out there for everyone to see. Personal finances feel very … Read more