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If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get, So Keep Asking
My Dad has uttered this phrase more times than I can count. “If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” He … Read more
The 15 Worst Ever Pieces of Financial Advice
Every bit of financial advice you hear should be taken with a grain of salt, including advice you read here … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 023: Single & Frugal Equals FI by 40
When you’ve got a family, your financial independence plan must cover not only your own expenses, but also those of … Read more
Taxes on a Million Dollars of Earned Income
How much would the taxes on a million dollars be? We calculate it based on earning that sum over 10 years, 4 years,
The Sunday Best 02/27/2022
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
Remote Work: A Viable Alternative to FIRE?
Instead of stopping work entirely, could working differently be the change of pace that you need? This post speaks to … Read more
Do The Weird Things Now While You Still Can
I’ll be honest. I’ve done some weird things in my life. I’ve donated bone marrow for stem cell research (and … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 022: Giving Up $700,000 a Year
In his late thirties, he’s about to leave a lucrative business he’s built up and start anew. He and his … Read more
6 Years of Physician on FIRE: Blog Stats and the Year in Review
I was both proud and amazed to see my sixth “blogiversary” come and go last month. Yes, after 6 years … Read more
The Sunday Best (02/20/2022)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
3 Ways Real Estate Investors Can Benefit From Inflation
Like an old college roommate, inflation showed up uninvited to the party, got a little out of control, and stayed … Read more
Creating Active and Passive Income Streams After a Late Start
How does your financial picture differ when you discover the concept of financial independence in your late 40s? That’s the … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 021: 60 Years of Expenses Saved at Age 46
Some people retire when they reach a certain net worth number. Others have a particular age as their primary target. … Read more
My Top 5 Airbnb Pet Peeves & How to be a Good Host
I’m a big fan of Airbnb. It’s our go-to for family travel accommodations. Over the last seven years, I’ve spent … Read more
The Sunday Best 02/13/2022
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
Ether to FI: 2022, The Best Year Yet & a Net Worth Update
Can you believe it’s been since September since we heard from Ether to FI? After a few years of very … Read more
Exploring the Relationship Between Happiness and Intelligence
Happiness is more difficult to define than it would seem at first blush. It’s even more difficult to quantify, and … Read more
Post FI Notes 014: $20 Million with a Unique Asset Allocation
Today’s interviewee was certainly good at earning money, and over a lengthy career as a doctor and practice owner, he … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 020: Should They Pay Off the Mortgage?
As a former military doctor, he’s familiar with hard work. And now, despite having a generous pension and enough assets … Read more
6 Weeks of International Travel During Peak COVID
As 2021 came to a close and the New Year began, my family and I decided to spread our wings … Read more