Hello everyone! I thought I would take a bit of a departure from my usual writing when putting this post together, as I realized that this would be the 500th post here at Squirrelers!
I started this blog back in 2010, and was really thinking at the time that it would be fun way do something I had some interest in: have a website. Beyond that, the appeal of starting a blog revolved around being able to have a platform by which I could share my thoughts on personal finance, which could potentially be interesting to some folks while also getting people think a bit more about their money. Additionally, it occurred to me that it might be an opportunity to learn more about personal finance along the way, and maybe even get to know and interact with other folks who have similar interests in the subject.
Well, it’s been more than I imagined it would be at the time. What started out as simply doing something new and different has turned into something I truly enjoy and am passionate about. Publishing 500 posts is probably some kind of evidence of that, and a cool milestone.
Anyway, I also think this is a great time to say thank you for being a part of this! I truly appreciate those of you who have been long-time readers, and of course I am excited to know that there are new readers stopping by as well. Without each of you, whether commenting or visiting, this wouldn’t have become what it is. It’s also been great learning from other personal finance bloggers who are totally passionate about the subject, and has been great to discover so many smart, really nice folks out there.
Along these lines, I’m interested in what you would like to see more of here on Squirrelers. What type of posts here interest you the most, and what other types of subjects would be nice to see discussed? Feel free to email me with any thoughts or feedback if you wish – I can be reached at admin <at> squirrelers <dot> com, or you can use the “Contact Us” form above.
Thanks again!
500 post! That’s awesome. Congratulation! 3 years is a long time to be blogging. Do you feel like you’re slowing down or getting bored with it? The 3rd years seems critical for established bloggers.
Thanks! Good question, and actually I’m getting even more excited about it.
500 posts, wow! I just started my second year a few months ago. Before I started blogging I never realized that there is such a varied community of people with similar interests. Her’s to another 500 posts!
I know what you mean, it has been great to see that there so many different people, with different perspectives, having similar interests. Yes, here’s to another 500!
Congratulations! It’s quite an accomplishment and I enjoy your writing just as much now as two years ago. 🙂
Thank you, Kay Lynn! Much appreciated. I’ve enjoyed your writing as well.
Congrats on the big 5-0-0! 🙂
I’d love to read more opinion pieces on explosive subject matters. Those are always fun!
May you have 500 more!
Sam
Thanks Sam! You’ve had some of those opinion pieces on such subject matters, and I’ve enjoyed those on your site 🙂
Congrats on this milestone, I am fast approaching 200. I am new to this blog so I look forward to trying to read some of your material.
Thanks, and congrats on your progress as well!
That is quite the accomplishment. 500 posts is a lot of work and it shows on how well you are doing. Keep up the great work.
Thanks!
Wow, that’s quite an achievement and quite a lot of words! The site has always been a wealth of information and its nice to see that it continues to grow!
Thanks for the first 500 and I’m looking forward to reading the second 500!
Thanks Andrew! Much appreciated.
Congratulations! I really enjoy your blog!
Best wishes from Europe (the Netherlands),
Saskia