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Financial Independence versus Financial Freedom
Financial Independence is a wonderful thing. I frequently sing its praises, and I am proud to have achieved the milestone … Read more
Leif Dahleen
The Sunday Best (10/30/2016)
The Sunday Best is a collection of a handful of posts I share with you each week. With so many informative and inspirational writers … Read more
Boo! Being a Physician Can Be Downright Scary
You won’t find me at any haunted houses this Halloween. I don’t need any costumed creeps jumping out at me … Read more
The Live on Half Challenge
Live on Half. It’s not a suggestion or a recommendation. It’s a challenge. If you can find a way … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/23/2016)
The Sunday Best is a collection of a handful of posts I share with you each week. With so many informative and inspirational writers … Read more
My Retirement Outlook is Rainy? The Problem With Assumptions
Just when I’m starting to feel good about my future, Transamerica rains on my future parade with a lousy e-mail. “Your … Read more
Who Are the Physicians Who Retire Early?
My little FIRE blog is one of many early retirement blogs, but it was the first written by a … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/16/2016)
The Sunday Best is a collection of a handful of posts I share with you each week. With so many informative and inspirational writers … Read more
Christopher Guest Post: Son of a Doctor
Welcome to another Christopher Guest Post, a Q&A interview series that I will run every few weeks to get you better … Read more
Which Costs More: A 10% Tithe or a 1% Account Fee?
A few weeks ago, I was asked by a reader to consider writing about the financial impact of charitable giving … Read more
The Sunday Best (10/9/2016)
The Sunday Best is a collection of a handful of posts I share with you each week. With so many informative and inspirational writers … Read more
Our Second Home Was One of Our Best Investments
Not long ago, Mitch Wasterlain asked and answered a question many physicians will ask. Is a second home a good real … Read more
The Saturday Best (10/1/2016)
Have you ever shown up for an appointment at the right time on the wrong day? I have. Have you mistakenly assumed … Read more
What if I Quit My Job a Year Earlier?
This post was inevitable. Now that I am entrenched in the world of early retirement blogging, the idea consumes a … Read more
The Sunday Best (9/25/2016)
The Sunday Best is a collection of a handful of posts I share with you each week. With so many informative and inspirational writers … Read more
Christopher Guest Post: The Happy Philosopher
Welcome to another Christopher Guest Post, a Q&A interview series that I will run every few weeks to get you better acquainted with … Read more
Cut the Cord! I Finally Did.
A number of my new online friends have asked whether I’ll be heading to Fincón in a few days. Heck, yeah… … Read more
The Sunday Best (9/18/2016)
The Sunday Best is a collection of a handful of posts I share with you each week. With so many … Read more
Is a Second Home a Good Real Estate Investment?
[Today’s guest post is a great follow-up to Tuesday’s post where I revealed my annual spending, including nearly $5,000 in expenses … Read more
Multimillionaire Family Tracks Spending for a Year: They Spent How Much?!?
Do you know how much money you spend annually? How much would you spend if you were worth millions? Perhaps you … Read more