Financial Independence

I started writing this rebuttal in defense of FIRE as an introduction to a related topic, but as the words … Read more

“Daddy, what does it feel like to die?” I drew her in close and held her tightly. “My sweet child, … Read more

Sometimes, looking at a visual representation of facts or numbers can really unlock a concept for you. In this guest … Read more

The goal for most of the audience of this site is to retire, probably earlier than most, from their occupations. … Read more

Work hard. Save every penny you can. Hustle now, so you can escape the rat race and relax later. That … Read more

You’ve heard of trial by fire. It was the fate of many an accused witch in Salem, Massachusetts in the … Read more

Having lots of competing interests and goals can be stressful. Often we search for the One Right Answer, something for … Read more

There are varying schools of thought on borrowing money, but I think most realistic folks would agree that unproductive debt … Read more

Personal finance is truly personal. This is a maxim that can be difficult for some to follow. While some folks … Read more

They say that nothing is certain but death and taxes, and even those can be manipulated or at least influenced … Read more

Every bit of financial advice you hear should be taken with a grain of salt, including advice you read here … Read more

Instead of stopping work entirely, could working differently be the change of pace that you need? This post speaks to … Read more

Gwen was one of the first “FIRE people” I met in person, and back in 2016, she was all about … Read more

As a seeker of financial independence, have you placed FI status on a pedestal? Do you see it as a … Read more

My friend Jim retired from his career at the same age and around the same time that I did. He … Read more

When you’ve had that lightbulb moment, and once-foreign finance topics start to make sense, do you feel the urge to … Read more

As Frank Sinatra famously crooned, “Regrets, I’ve had a few… but then again, too few to mention.” I, too, have … Read more

Outside of the medical field, much of the workforce has experienced a radical change in their professional lives since the … Read more

No one actually retires in their 30s or 40s, right? They’re all just working in a different way. And who … Read more

Reaching financial independence in your 30s is no easy task. You’re still building your career, perhaps growing a family, and … Read more