How to Build Wealth on a $150,000 Salary
A $150,000 salary — to most Americans, that would sound pretty good. To many people worldwide, that salary is unattainable. … Read more
Five Reasons I Like Hanging Out with Millionaires
I’ve got friends in low places, and I do enjoy spending time with them. I’ve also got friends in some … Read more
Where Should You Hold International Stocks: Taxable or Tax-Advantaged?
As an investor in international stocks via several index funds, I’ve considered and reconsidered in which account I ought to … Read more
The Sunday Best (9/27/2020)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
Buy One Property a Year and Retire Early
Sounds simple enough. Buy one property a year until your cash flow exceeds your expenses and, voilà, you can afford … Read more
Muni Bond Tax: 3 Situations Where “Tax-Free” Bonds Are Not
It is commonly understood that muni bond taxation is favorable. Typically, an investor will not owe federal income tax on … Read more
Our Tax Return Revealed: Total Income $522,662, Taxable Income $253,906
I’ve not done a tax return reveal before, but 2019 was an interesting year from a tax perspective, and I’d … Read more
The Sunday Best (9/20/2020)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
5 Reasons to Pay Off Debt (Instead of Investing)
Mention that you want to pay off debt of all kinds in a personal finance forum or Facebook group. I … Read more
8 Rags to Riches Stories: How These Millionaires & Billionaires Became Wealthy
Who doesn’t love a good rags to riches story? Freya Kuka of Collecting Cents has compiled a collection of eight … Read more
Two Months in Spain: a Family FIRE Adventure Part 1: Valencia
From early January to early March, 2020, my family and I spent a glorious two months in Spain. Rewind about … Read more
The Sunday Best (9/13/2020)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
5 Things You Can Do With an Old 401(k)
It’s a common conundrum. What to do with an old 401(k) when you switch jobs? I now have my third … Read more
Christopher Guest Post: XRAYVSN
Today’s interviewee is none other than the radiologist and superhero known for his X-Ray vision. He can see right through … Read more
You Need an Investor Policy Statement
I enjoy internet forums. Before I had a blog (or an investor policy statement), I was a lurker (non-participating reader) … Read more
The Sunday Best (9/6/2020)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more
Asset Allocation (Part 3): The Dream Bucket
The “dream bucket” is the third and final post in a series from Dr. Peter Kim describing his personal asset … Read more
The Virtual Interview for Medical School and Residency Will Save Everyone a Bundle of Money
I’ve never had a virtual interview for any position, but the distance interview may soon be the norm. I wish … Read more
Top 5 Reasons Your Doctor Has a Side Hustle
That’s right. Your doctor spent at least 11 years in post-secondary education to be in a position to take care … Read more
The Sunday Best (8/30/2020)
The Sunday Best is a collection of articles I’ve curated from the furthest reaches of the internet for your reading … Read more