For many young investors, and those new to the FIRE movement, the stock market may seem like an easy way to significantly grow your money. If you started investing after 2009, then you only know about bull markets (or increasing … Read More
When Allison and I got laid off from our tech jobs at the beginning of 2015, we thought we would take a little break to travel and recharge our batteries, and then head back to the workforce. Our “little … Read More
If you’re like many people in the workforce, you’ve probably fantasized about retiring early. But how do you know when it’s the right time? Do you know how much money you need to cover your expenses throughout retirement? Where will … Read More
What type of person were you when you graduated from college and became a young adult? Were you a “Go-Getter” or a “Slacker?” Go-Getters know what they want in life, and they don’t waste any time going for it. They … Read More
The nice thing about reducing your carbon footprint is that you can help the world while also saving yourself money. My wife, Allison, and I have always been conscientious about conserving resources — both for the environment and for our … Read More
One of the most common questions to ask someone when you first meet is “So, what do you for a living?” In some cultures, this might seem too forward or a bit awkward. But in America, “what you do for … Read More
If you are one of the many people trying to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence / Retiring Early), then you’re probably using a number of strategies to make this happen. You may be trying to reduce your expenses by eating … Read More
The path to FI, or Financial Independence, can be long and windy with lots of pitfalls and detours along the way. Unless you inherit a bunch of money, win the lottery, or cash in big with an IPO, you’re going … Read More
Have you ever thought, while reading one of your favorite blogs, “I bet I could write something like that” or “How did this blogger get started and become so big?” It’s actually not that hard to start a blog. You … Read More
You may think retiring early is a magic pill that will automatically solve all your problems and make your life amazing and wonderful. Perhaps you envision a happy-go-lucky life filled with sunshine, white sand beaches, rainbows, and butterflies. On the … Read More