Life Is Good: Time to Downsize

Claire Tak

My article was originally published on GoBankingRates.com. I’m in their influencer network — Smart Money Squad.

I’ve always been fascinated by minimalism and simplifying. On a recent trip, I picked up Cait Flanders’ memoir, “The Year of Less,” and devoured it in a day. In the book, Flanders recounts her journey to get rid of things she no longer wanted or needed, to stop shopping, pay off her debt and save more than half her paycheck each month.

I was utterly inspired to live with less and save more. I was reminded that saving money isn’t about how much you earn, but how much you keep. I knew I needed to be more strategic and intentional with saving money and make it an integral part of my life.

To read the rest of the story, go to My Income is Up But I’m Downsizing — Here’s Why.

Published by Claire Tak

I'm an editor, writer, and content strategist with an editorial background in the personal finance tech. I started my career in entertainment as a web writer for ExtraTV and Anderson Cooper. I now consult for Bay Area-based tech startups and help grow their brands by gaining customer trust. I'm also an avid snowboarder, camper, and aspiring author.