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What It Actually Takes to Eliminate Debt
Most physicians have some form of debt at some point in their lives. That might be the student loans that … Read more
Who are the Happiest Retirees?
I’ve written a lot about the numbers and the math behind early retirement and financial independence. That’s with good reason, … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 029: Two CRNAs Seeking Work-Life Balance
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Striking that elusive perfect balance between your job and career … Read more
Family FIRE Travels: Malta in the Mediterranean
As part of a month-long European adventure, my family and I spent a week in the island nation of Malta. … Read more
The Sunday Best (04/24/2022)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
Physician Early Retirement: Keys to the FIRE
As you can tell by the name of this place, I’m a pretty big believer in the power and accessibility … Read more
Mr. Fates’ Reflections on 3 Years of Early Retirement
Mr. Fates retired several years ago. An executive for a Fortune 500 company, he left millions of dollars in future … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 028: Geoarbitraging to Partial FIRE
How much of a difference does your area’s cost of living make to your financial independence? That’s the question our … Read more
Inflation in 2022, the Rule of 72, and What to Do
Each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics updates inflation numbers by publishing data for the Consumer Price Index, … Read more
The Sunday Best (04/17/2022)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
Alignment of Interests When Investing in Real Estate
There can be any number of parties to a deal – from simple transactions with a buyer and a seller, … Read more
Creating a Withdrawal Strategy when Accidentally Retired Early
There is a lot of material out there on the interwebs about saving for retirement. Coverage of decumulation, however, and … Read more
Post FI Notes 016: In Control of Your Time and Your Wealth
One of the big keys to financial independence is the control you regain over your own life and affairs. No … Read more
Family FIRE Travels: Athens, Greece
Early in 2022, my family and I spent a month in Europe. We wanted to be immersed in culture while … Read more
The Sunday Best 04/10/2022
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
Making Golf a More Affordable Retirement Hobby
With the world watching The Masters this weekend, taking place at the storied Augusta National course, you might be thinking, … Read more
Room for Error in Retirement
Flexibility. Leeway. Give or take. These are all different ways of articulating the concept of leaving room for error. Particularly … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 027: Perhaps FI, Perhaps Not, But Working Toward It
There is considerable polite argument in retirement and financial planning circles about just how much is “enough” to retire. Can … Read more
Analyzing All 69 Completed RealtyMogul Equity Deals
RealtyMogul, a real estate investment platform for both accredited and non-accredited investors, has been around for the better part of … Read more
The Sunday Best 04/03/2022
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more