We Want Guac

Mind Over Matter 

Is Having a Career a Bad Investment?

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Darcy @ We Want Guac career trajectory, evaluating investments

I finally got around to reading the May NYT article on the FIRE movement. Its title is a clickbaity, pseudo-shaming

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Current Events 

How to Prepare for a Layoff in 7 Active Steps

May 22, 2024January 28, 2025 Darcy @ We Want Guac good job guide, prepare for a layoff

In a past role of mine, I sat in on a lunch with two company owners and another executive. All

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Lifestyle The Life of Darcy The Numbers 

Wait, I Just Hit LeanFI?: How to Calculate Your LeanFI Number

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Darcy @ We Want Guac financial independence milestones, fire movement, leanFI

Earlier this year, I was checking out how much renting a one-bed in the Berkshires would cost me each month.

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The Life of Darcy The Numbers 

A $400000 Milestone Update: We Want Guac Turns 4!

January 30, 2024September 30, 2024 Darcy @ We Want Guac 400000 net worth, money in your 20s, the life of darcy

I crawled out of bed this morning, settled into the living room, and started my workday. Then I remembered it

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The Life of Darcy 

My 2023 Finances in Review

January 22, 2024January 23, 2024 Darcy @ We Want Guac 2023 finance, finance stuff

Now with more tables than ever before, I present to you: my 2023 finances in review! 2023 Spending For reference,

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The Life of Darcy 

The Cross-Country, $1000 Road Trip (and Move!)

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Darcy @ We Want Guac budgets, frugal car ownership, road trip

For a few reasons, I’ve decided to move from Boston to Los Angeles. To do that, I needed to plan

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Uncategorized 

Why You Should Donate On Thanksgiving

November 21, 2023May 16, 2024 Darcy @ We Want Guac charity and financial independence, thanksgiving, the life of darcy

Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday. Growing up, I’d spend Thanksgiving lunch with my paternal side of the family and dinner

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Higher Income 

5 FREE Online Courses to Level Up Your Career

October 31, 2023February 20, 2024 Darcy @ We Want Guac career trajectory, diverse skill set, how to get a high paying job

I love getting mail from readers! A lovely copywriter reached out to me about marketing-specific skills you can get with

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Lifestyle The Life of Darcy 

Changing My Entire Life: Career, SlowFI, and More

September 29, 2023November 3, 2023 Darcy @ We Want Guac money in your 20s, the life of darcy

Pursuing financial independence doesn’t have to be about reaching the goal. When you start young enough, it lets you take

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Current Events The Numbers 

My $1000 Monthly Pension

August 29, 2023January 26, 2024 Darcy @ We Want Guac fire resources, pension, wealth building

In my work towards financial independence, I have stumbled upon a monthly pension granting me $1000 every 30 days. I

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