Q & A

When I realized I was financially independent and ready to think about winding down my career, I conjured up a … Read more

This dual-income, one-physician household could retire right now if they really wanted to, but that would require a significant downgrade … Read more

They are two hard-working dentists who have done very well for themselves. In their mid-30s, they have a net worth … Read more

David is a mere 26 years old. At that age, many who go into medicine have a net worth in … Read more

You may be more familiar with John from ESI Money as an interview host. I was a guest nearly 5 … Read more

They’re nearly 80% of the way to their personal FIRE goal of $2.5 Million. For this couple in a low-cost-of-living … Read more

It’s been some time since I published a “Christopher Guest Post,” the series with the tongue-in-cheek name featuring fellow bloggers. … Read more

Today’s interviewee has income coming from multiple directions, and any of the three primary sources could support a majority of … Read more

The father with a family of five celebrated his 40th birthday recently, and he’s interested in slowing down the pace … Read more

Much like our most recent FIRE Starter, today’s interviewee has a negative net worth. It’s more common than not for … Read more

The United States is the Land of Opportunity for people all over the world, and today’s interviewee and her husband … Read more

These two young physicians, living in a relatively high cost of living area, have already accumulated half of the $5 … Read more

It gets better. That’s the main message I have for today’s FIRE Starter interviewee. He describes some aspects of life … Read more

As he realized how he could easily afford to retire, this oil man, who goes by the name of Steveark, … Read more

There’s a bicuspid joke somewhere in that title. Today’s interviewee deserves a frugal crown for both he and his wife … Read more

While not a medical doctor, today’s interviewee is a Ph.D. scientist who completed a post-doctoral fellowship, and worked up to … Read more

Today’s interviewee first emailed me as a resident in early 2016. I had only been blogging for a little over … Read more

He’s financially independent many times over. That hasn’t stopped today’s Post FI Notes interviewee from continuing to work two jobs … Read more

He’s a primary care physician, and she’s an obstetrician and gynecologist. He thinks of his career as a good job. … Read more

Our featured FIRE Starter is a neurologist, part of a dual-income, no-kids power couple that is making all the right … Read more