Broke AND Beautiful

I’m just gonna say it…. I love money. 

And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.  I don’t believe money is the root of all evil.  I don’t think it can buy you happiness either.  But I do believe it can give you a lot of freedom.

Financial freedom.  What a glorious idea.

Not absurd wealth, just enough money to pay the rent, support yourself, support a family, save for retirement, and maybe take the occasional vacation or indulge in a day at the spa.  The freedom to live without the stress of this months bills or how you’re going to put your children through college.

So that’s the dream.  My dream at least.  And I’m set on getting there.  But to be perfectly honest, I’m broke.  I can barely support myself- and some months, I can’t.  Being a college graduate at the height of the financial crisis didn’t help.  Nor does being an actor or living in one of the most expensive cities in the world (NYC). 

But regardless of my current circumstances I am determined to achieve financial freedom- and live a glorious and beautiful life while I work on getting there.

So that’s what this blog is about.  My journey, thoughts, observations- navigating the chasm between everything I want and need and the funds to support it. 

I know lots of people in similar circumstances.  We’re all working at finding our way through this strange period of establishing our independence and identity in an economic environment where the odds are stacked against us.

But I see so many making poor financial choices (in my opinion).  Sacrificing the fruits of tomorrow for the indulgences of today.  So I’m searching for the balance.  I want to retire someday, but not at the cost of giving up every pleasure and whim of the present.  And I want to enjoy the here and now, but not for the price of my future.

So here goes.   I hope my personal journey will serve as either guidance, brilliance, stupidity, entertainment, or just assurance that you’re not alone in your “broke”ness.   I’m off to live the broke and beautiful life, with the hope that someday soon the broke will become the abundant.

Disclaimer:  The thoughts and strategies presented in this blog are entirely my personal opinions and trials.  I am not a financial advisor nor have I had any formal training or education in the financial world.   Just sharing :)