Q & A

A watched pot never boils. And a watched investment account never grows. OK: that may be an overstatement, but today’s … Read more

It’s often said that multiple streams of income are not only helpful, but perhaps necessary, for most folks to achieve … Read more

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Striking that elusive perfect balance between your job and career … Read more

How much of a difference does your area’s cost of living make to your financial independence? That’s the question our … Read more

One of the big keys to financial independence is the control you regain over your own life and affairs. No … Read more

There is considerable polite argument in retirement and financial planning circles about just how much is “enough” to retire. Can … Read more

The cost of becoming a doctor is staggering in terms of both lost youth and actual dollars. The couple featured … Read more

The accumulation phase of savings is generally about piling up money. Money, after all, is the universal lubricant, and more … Read more

Many FIRE plans call for some type of geographic arbitrage – moving to an area of the world with lower … Read more

As you may know, we’ve talked here before about the concept of fatFIRE – that is, a spending budget in … Read more

When you’ve got a family, your financial independence plan must cover not only your own expenses, but also those of … Read more

In his late thirties, he’s about to leave a lucrative business he’s built up and start anew. He and his … Read more

Some people retire when they reach a certain net worth number. Others have a particular age as their primary target. … Read more

Today’s interviewee was certainly good at earning money, and over a lengthy career as a doctor and practice owner, he … Read more

As a former military doctor, he’s familiar with hard work. And now, despite having a generous pension and enough assets … Read more

When I was a young attending, I came to the realization that one day, if I kept doing what I … Read more

It’s an enviable dilemma. How does one retire when the job is so good, pays extraordinarily well, allows for ample … Read more

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