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Crap! Tomorrow is Monday
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Unlike nobody, I don’t like being told what to do. Who does? Maybe that’s why I hate Monday so much. The thought of going to
Buying and Selling Abandoned Storage Units as a Side Hustle
Ty Roberts 44 Comments
Buying and selling abandoned storage units as a way to make money is probably the most interesting side hustle I’ve ever done (and I’ve had
Stale Donuts: The Greatest Obstacle to FIRE
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By Ansley Fender The Stale Donuts Test & the Financial Disadvantages of Instant Gratification In my household, you can often hear the phrase “stale donuts”
A Big Savings Rate is Not Required to Retire Early
Ty Roberts 2 Comments
Saving a large percentage of your income, like more than 50% of it, is often preached as a requirement necessary to reach financial independence and
Is the Road to FIRE a Prison Sentence?
Mrs. Smelling Freedom 13 Comments
Obsessed with Financial Independence Many FIRE bloggers set a date when they expect to retire. Some shout it out to the world, while others keep
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4 Things to Beware of in Early Retirement
From Countdown to Tranquility … I took a break from work. And it wasn’t just fun and relaxation. I now know of four things I
PODCAST: F-YOU MONEY, STEPPING AWAY, FEAR & INVESTING WITH JIM COLLINS
From Create My Independence Podcast “In this podcast Jim Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth, talks F-You money, about stepping away from and
What Are The Best Ways To Manage Finances After Job Loss?
Losing your job can be emotionally and financially upsetting. These tips can help you manage your money so a job loss doesn’t destroy all your
Liquid Net Worth – How to Calculate Your Runway to Financial Freedom
From My Money Wizard … In the world of personal finance, liquid net worth is like the underappreciated, red-headed step child. While regular net worth
The True Power of Investing Early
Time is one of the most powerful forces that drives wealth. Investing early and harnessing the power of compounding interest is one of the best
I Wanted to be Poor – Debunking the Scarcity Mindset
From The Fioneers … I always thought I’d be poor, but I’m not exactly sure why. I grew up solidly middle-class. I am well educated.
5 Questions To Help You Discover Your True Financial North
When I first started learning about personal finance, it felt as if I had a huge pile of information to wade through before I could
I’m 30 and Planning on Retiring in 10 Years
From The Cut … The FIRE movement is largely known for being dominated by white tech-bros who stockpile their paychecks in the name of quitting
How I’m Making Money By Investing in a Mobile Home
From Mr. FI Guy … If you are a frequent visitor to Mr. Fi Guy you’ll know that my wife and I both work and
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- 15 FI Quotes from Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke will help you make better decisions. 15 quotes that apply to the search for financial independence.Continue reading 15 FI Quotes from Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke at Principal F.I.. ... Read the article >>> - Random Thoughts – Are you superior because of Financial independence Retire Early (FIRE)?
Important Announcement: I had accidentally messed up the mailing list the other day. If you had previously subscribed to the newsletter, please resubscribe again. Sorry for the inconvenience. A few weeks ago, I learned a close co-worker of mine lost his daughter. Like the rest of my co-workers, I was completely shocked when I heard the news. His daughter was 19 years old ... Read the article >>> - Exponential Growth Calculator [solve for any variable]
The exponential growth formula is used to calculate the future value [P(t)] of an amount given initial value [P0] given some rate of growth [r] over some period of time [t]. Plparen t rparen =P_0spacetimesspacelparen 1 + r rparen ^t This formula is absolutely core to understanding compound interest. It can be used for so many things too! Try entering any numbers in to ... Read the article >>> - Circular Quay, Sydney Harbor Bridge, and Kirribilli
We started day five in Sydney with a fair amount of ambition. We wanted to go to Manly Beach and have a nice dinner in the Rocks neighborhood. But Circular Quay (pronounced “Key) was a madhouse and we would have waited at least an hour and a half to catch a ferry to Manly. Apparently, ... [Read more...] The post Circular Quay, Sydney Harbor Bridge, ... Read the article >>> - The Connection Between Food and Our Brains – Brain Health Part 6
This is part 6 of my series titled, brain health. I’ve found this topic so fascinating as a person in recovery. My initial interest came from the selfish concern of wanting to know if my brain would heal from the abuse of drugs. Now I like to share what I’ve learned and continue to learn about the brain because it’s quite fascinating. Up until now, ... Read the article >>>