We are constantly looking for ways to raise self sufficient kids but it is not always easy. Trying to do so without being controlling and being supportive makes it even harder. The key is to find the right balance between our expectations and their understanding of our expectations. Being a parent, you know the effort…
Author: A Compact Life
The Art Of Savings
Alright, what is it about savings that make this skill so powerful and essential to building wealth? Savings is a process and requires discipline, repetitive action, and patience. Simple and straight forward, yet only few people do it. Why, you ask? I don’t know. It could be a number of reasons, but I do know…
Vanguard Through And Through
It All Started With A Single Article As I sat, wondering what to do with all the money we saved over the years, a number of thoughts came to mind. They ranged from buying a food truck, renting apartments, starting an online business, investing in the stock market, buying a bigger place, shopping for new…
Income Streams
First and foremost, Happy New Year you all! “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal not to people or things.” – Albert Einstein Early Years I remember being asked in kindergarten class, what do I want to be when I grow up. When you ask a 5 year old what they…
Back In The D.C. Groove
After an epic experience in Europe, it was time to take on a new adventure back in Washington, DC. We made a decision to go back to our home base and regroup. Now a family of three, we had to figure out a few logistical things, like place to live, ways to get around town,…
Living A Nomadic Lifestyle
Where In The World Is The Atanasovi Family January, 2011 my sister dropped us off at the airport in Washington, DC to embark on an epic two and a half year adventure in Europe. The tasks at hand were to complete graduate school and make the most of living abroad. First Stop Lisbon, Portugal We…
Once Upon A Time In Our Nation’s Capitol
Life In Washington, DC Over a decade ago, my wife and I lived in Washington, DC. Our 1 bedroom apartment was pretty spacious and the rent was reasonable. We were employed full time, and we lived in a great neighborhood that was walking distance to pretty much all of the cool things you could imagine….