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Testing the Foundation: A Successful Trial Teaching Personal Finance to Kids
A reflection on a successful trial teaching a three-lesson financial literacy program for kids at Galileo Studio. I share the curriculum used to teach main money jobs, budgeting, and the difference between price and value.

Elizaveta Shafir
Feb 13 min read


The Investment Pays Off: My Corporate Job, Five Years Later
A five-year reflection on a post about corporate burnout, this follow-up explores how reframing a 9-5 job as an "investment" led to a happier life, 2 promotions, paying off student debt, buying a rental and primary properties, and getting on track to FIRE, even as the big questions about a "soul calling" remain.

Elizaveta Shafir
Jan 202 min read


I Broke My "No Re-reading" Rule for This One Book
A personal reflection on Ben Renshaw’s "Purpose." Discover how major life events - from early independence to navigating blended families - shape core values like transparency, self-reliance, and trust.

Elizaveta Shafir
Jan 164 min read


The Power of the "Boring": Why Consistent Action Beats Quick Fixes
I share why small, consistent financial actions are more powerful than chasing quick-win investments. True wealth comes from discipline and recognizing that the best time to invest is today.

Elizaveta Shafir
Jan 125 min read


Why Your Primary Home Isn't an Investment, And Why That's Okay
I challenge the common belief that your primary home is an investment. I break down the hidden costs (like high SFH maintenance vs. HOA fees) that erode returns and explain why a home is truly a lifestyle asset. Learn how to separate financial analysis from emotional value to make intentional decisions aligned with your values.

Elizaveta Shafir
Jan 35 min read
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