Poetry — Sometimes the real world demands practicality, bits of dust to pick up, countertops to slop with Lysol clothes to fold and baby to hold, but I know that magic is real in all this — if I look. If I look at the jacarandas purpling outside and sit for a…

Tips on generating passive income through real estate and reaching financial freedom. — Is “financial freedom” really attainable? YES. My husband and I co-own several properties together and maintain a steady cashflow, and it’s because of his financial planning, persistence, research, and sacrifice. I teach college English, and he retired in 2019 at age 36, after working thirteen years in the banking industry.

“Aging” anxiety? Not anymore. I’ve got better things to focus on. If you’ve ever glimpsed old photos of yourself (damn you, Facebook Memories), you might have had some wistful thoughts. Some of mine have been along the lines of: “Look at how young I was!” “I was so skinny then!” …

How Six Months Off from Teaching Restored and Rejuvenated Me — The Break I Never Knew I Needed Like many, I’m a workaholic. I love checklists and accomplishing my daily and weekly goals. I pride myself in doing ten thousand things in a day from the moment I wake up. It’s a privilege and a blessing, too, that I get to work in a field I love: teaching…

My partner stepped up when I asked, and this has been our best December yet as parents. — I didn’t want to go into December being the one parent who makes the “magic” happen — the house and tree holiday decorations, the present buying, the “family photo” card making and mailing, and the “Santa” role playing for our kid so that she can wake up to beautiful stocking…

When we alerted everyone to “Stop Asian Hate”, our college listened and lifted us up. The power of coordination and collaboration gives me hope. On June 11th, 2021, in Manhattan, New York, “an 48-year-old Asian man was punched in the head.” On June 16th, 2021, in Culver City, California, “an…

I’m surprised and super appreciative. Here are some thoughts about my May and June earnings. — I earned a $50 bonus in May’s monthly payment, on top of my regular article earnings! I admit it felt super validating to get the email notification from Medium that stated I was in the top 2,000 writers on their platform. The email looked like this:

The rules of credit are complex. Follow these simplified tips to gain financial freedom. — We are a nation of consumerism, and greed and capitalism drive it. Unfortunately, most of us barely understand finance and its many complex layers, let alone the significance of credit. However, when you take care of your credit score, you are that much closer to unlocking pathways to financial success. When does your credit score get checked?

Because it’s possible to achieve financial freedom through real estate investments — which YOU don’t have to manage yourself. — Real estate investment can be a very scary business, especially when you’re just starting. My husband Mandela Sow began buying real estate at 28 years old and, thanks to all his research, sacrifices, and strategies, we now co-own five rentals and our own house — six units total. In another…