We just finished watching Culinary Class Wars on Netflix. 👨🍳
There’s something SO inspiring about pouring everything into something that’s more than just joy—something that makes you feel truly alive. ✨
The chefs reminded us of the Japanese way of living.
When we were in Kyoto, we waited nearly an hour in line for negi udon.🍜 When we finally got in, we were surprised 😮 to see only four tables in the restaurant.
The owner could have expanded her business and made more money. But instead, she chose to perfect her craft over chasing wealth. 💎
What a beautiful way to live. 🥹
They say time is more valuable than money.
But what’s even more valuable than time? Being in a flow state—like those chefs, completely immersed in their work, with all distractions melting away. Flow isn’t just productive—it’s deeply fulfilling.
Even better than flow? A sense of freedom. Freedom from worries and distractions—a calm undisturbed mind. 😌
Whether we’re working or on vacation, we try to practice mindfulness. Whatever we do with mindfulness feels like time well spent.
And a day well spent? That’s a life well lived. 🙏
That’s why we tread carefully on the path to freedom.
There’s a line we never want to cross: 🙅🏻♀️🙅🏼♂️ getting lost in greed, chasing bigger goals, striving for more money than we need, and forgetting to ask—when is enough?
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OK… moving on…
With Trump officially back in the spotlight, investors are weighing how his administration could influence the market. 🧐
One key area to watch? Tariffs.
A proposed 10% baseline tariff on imports could hurt companies relying on international trade, like tech giants. 🍏📱
Meanwhile, domestic-focused businesses may gain a competitive edge. Watching earnings reports could help spot the winners and losers.
Welp, we’re not into tracking individual companies that closely 😅. So we’re sticking with the classics: diversifying into S&P 500 and Total Stock funds.
Oh and crypto! Yep, we’ve been believers since day one. 🤭
Crypto is our ultimate hedge against the economy. 🚀
Our tech index fund investments (VGT, VITAX, and QQQ) have performed quite well over the past few years. ✨
But with potential economic shifts on the horizon, we trimmed ✂️ half of our tech holdings in tax-advantaged accounts and slid that cash into the S&P 500.
Why tax-advantaged accounts? Deferred tax perks mean these moves won’t hit our current tax situation.
Also, we can tolerate with the ups and downs of swapping ETFs, as long as we’re in it for the long game. 🌱
Not financial advice, friends 😅—just sharing what we’re up to. When we started this newsletter, we promised to keep things as transparent as possible. 🤙
What we shared above is our strategy—you might be playing a whole different game. 🎲 So, know your rules and play your cards wisely. 🃏😉
Got a financial advisor? Awesome—have a chat with them.
Don’t have one? Even cooler 🥒—more gains for you! 💰 Just be sure to do your own research before making any moves. 📚
Hope it's helpful for your journey to Freedom 🙏
Love you to freedom and back, 🫰
Angie & Tyler
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“What are those sandals? They look almost biblical.” 😂 That’s what a tour guide in Mexico said about Tyler’s sandals.
After a year of intense use—city walks, mountain hikes, and swims around the world—he’s hooked.
Once you get used to a zero-drop barefoot sole, it’s hard to go back. They’re also lightweight and packable—perfect for travel. 🤌
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