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  • Camp FI 2- Mid Atlantic Boogaloo
    Back in January, my wife and I went down to Florida and attended our first Camp FI. After we got back, I wrote about our experience and mentioned that I was looking forward to going to similar events in the future. Little did I know that I’d be back for ... read more
    Source: Aardvark AdvisorPublished on 2018-04-19By aardvarkadvisor
  • Why Spider-Man’s Path is Like the Journey to FIRE
    Thought we’d try something a little different in this post for those of you interested in the journey to FIRE (Financial Independence / Retire Early). It’s time for a little analogy on how a hero’s journey is similar to the path to FIRE! You might notice that in a good ... read more
    Source: Route to RetirePublished on 2018-04-19By Route To Retire
  • Saved by the Bubble — Nearly Running Out of Money at 88
    Running out of money — it’s one of our biggest fears. But my in-laws never gave it any worry. With their high incomes and a home in the heart of San Jose, we never dreamed there was any financial problem. And neither did they. It was just the beginning of ... read more
    Source: FI IdeasPublished on 2018-04-19By Susan
  • Visualizing Median Monthly Rent For All 3,000+ U.S. Counties
    This map shows the median monthly rent for all 3,000+ U.S. counties... The post Visualizing Median Monthly Rent For All 3,000+ U.S. Counties appeared first on Four Pillar Freedom. ... read more
    Source: Four Pillar FreedomPublished on 2018-04-19By Zach
  • Why Prospects Need Help Preparing To Leave A Soon-To-Be-Former Advisor
    In the past, financial advisors encountered many prospective clients who were either previous do-it-yourselfers who didn’t already have an advisor, or individuals who had just gone through a “wealth creation” event like selling a business or retiring and getting a lump sum rollover from their pension. Which means they didn’t already ... read more
    Source: Kitces: Nerd’s Eye ViewPublished on 2018-04-19By Michael Kitces
  • There’s something you need to know about fairness…
    One criticism of financial independence I see a lot is that we FIers fail to realise how lucky we are and how privileged our upbringing has been. This may sometimes be true…but often not in the way that the commenter meant. For example, I never inherited any money, never went to ... read more
    Source: The Escape ArtistPublished on 2018-04-19By The Escape Artist
  • How to Reach FIRE and Live Minimally…With Kids
    Hey everyone, today I’ve got an awesome guest post for you by Katie of Retiring To The Road!  I’m going to get real on you for a second – I’m not a FIRE blogger (even though I get mistaken for one all the time). I’m not even actively trying to ... read more
    Source: Millennial Money ManPublished on 2018-04-19By Millennial Money Man
  • Chain of Wealth Podcast Interview!
    Today, I’m featuring our podcast interview with Chain of Wealth. If you haven’t heard of them, you should check out their site. It is run by Denis and Katie and they set it up to document Katie’s debt payoff story while inspiring other folks to tackle their own PF issues. ... read more
    Source: Slowly Sipping CoffeePublished on 2018-04-19By Mr SSC
  • New York City and The American Attitude.
    New York City is one of our favorite places in the world and we were lucky to spend the last four days there.  One of my greatest motivators to build wealth aggressively is so that we can travel and see more of this amazing world without fear, guilt, or stress ... read more
    Source: Wealth Well DonePublished on 2018-04-19By Billy B
  • When One Dream Falls Apart, There Is Always Another One
    Andrew, from Shift Upwards, and his wife Annelise inspire me to continue moving forward when unexpected challenges pop up in the middle of working towards your dreams, even if it means a change in taking a different path. Here is their amazing story: The First Twelve Years I spent ... read more
    Source: Keep ThriftyPublished on 2018-04-19
  • How to be happy and lead a meaningful life
    Overcoming fear is one part of living life without regret. You do that by being open to new people and new experiences, and by acting even when you’re afraid. Another aspect of a rewarding life is learning to find happiness in your daily existence — and building upon that happiness ... read more
    Source: Get Rich SlowlyPublished on 2018-04-19By J.D. Roth
  • Time Is A Finite Resource – Live A Purposeful Life
    Time Is A Finite Resource – Live A Purposeful Life “Just a minute”. The classic three words we’ve used our whole lives. Whether it was when our parents were calling us inside for dinner as kids or when you’re letting your significant other you’ll be upstairs to ... read more
    Source: Making MomentumPublished on 2018-04-19By Scott
  • Happy Blogiversary, Two Cup House!
    Can you believe it?  Just three years ago, we started blogging. Our voyeurism into the personal finances of others became such that we felt the need to dive right in near the beginning of our own journey to fully participate in the community and to hold ourselves accountable while we ... read more
    Source: Two Cup HousePublished on 2018-04-19By Claudia
  • More Reasons Work Makes Us Happy
    On Tuesday we explored some research showing that work actually makes us happier than we think it does. While people regularly tell researchers that they prefer home to work, they tend to be happier at work than at home.  Weird, right?  In that article we explored the concept of flow, ... read more
    Source: Optimize Your LifePublished on 2018-04-19By Matt
  • I Got My First Real Bonus!
    Bonuses. These little lump-sums of magical wonder are the highlight of some employees year. They are the thank you for all your hard work and can be a nice little surprise if you were not expecting one. While I never banked on getting a bonus (or included it in ... read more
    Source: The Frugal OnioinPublished on 2018-04-19By admin
  • The pain you feel today is the strength you’ll feel tomorrow
    ‘Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn Oh yes! Another fitness post! you either love them or hate them I have been very well disciplined so far with my workouts and I have completed my “perfect workout” plan by combining ... read more
    Source: Little Miss FIRE BlogPublished on 2018-04-19By Little Miss Fire
  • Retiring Early in Healthcare Without a Physician’s Income
    I hope you caught my guest post over on Can I Retire Yet last week. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Leaving a Prestigious High-Paying Career in Your Early 40’s. When you’re done, please come back — I’ve got another great guest post for you to read. ... read more
    Source: Physician on FIREPublished on 2018-04-19By PoF@physicianonfire.com
  • Why do the financially challenged pay for our free banking?
    Lately, I have been pondering free banking, after my post on the cost of free and the recent Facebook data scandal. I enjoy free core banking services, but who is ultimately paying for these? How it works In the UK, free personal current accounts are very common.  Every high street and ... read more
    Source: Ms. ZiYouPublished on 2018-04-19By Ms ZiYou
  • Six Realizations That Have Added Value to my Life
    Here are six realizations that have added value to my life... The post Six Realizations That Have Added Value to my Life appeared first on Four Pillar Freedom. ... read more
    Source: Four Pillar FreedomPublished on 2018-04-18By Zach
  • The Never Ending Vacation
    You’ve (probably) heard of the 80’s movie The Neverending Story. Well I am here to introduce a new concept: The Neverending Vacation. It’s now been a little over 2 weeks since I quit my job and moved up north to be with my boyfriend, and I thought a recap of ... read more
    Source: Fiery MillennialsPublished on 2018-04-18By Gwen [Fiery Millennials]
  • F.I.N.I.S.H.–Financially Independent, Needs Insurance, Seeking Help
    As we discussed in the beginning, based on the standard definition, DGal and I have achieved financial independence.  So why do I still get up every weekday morning and go to work?  It’s simple…I am doing it for the health insurance. At my current job, […] The post F.I.N.I.S.H.–Financially Independent, ... read more
    Source: The Dragons On FIREPublished on 2018-04-18By Dragon Guy
  • Buy Only What You Need – An Expert’s Perspective
    Amy has been buying only what she needs, for the last couple of years. Let's find out how she has been so successful. She claims that it gets better with time. That is good news! I definitely could use some pointers. What about you? The post Buy Only What ... read more
    Source: Countdown to TranquilityPublished on 2018-04-18By BusyMom
  • Understanding TWR vs IRR Return Calculation Methodologies In Performance Reporting Software
    As one of the more common processes developed in advisory firms, there is a high level of interest by both advisors and clients in how investment performance is actually calculated. While it may seem straightforward in determining the ups and downs of a portfolio, there are actually quite a bit ... read more
    Source: Kitces: Nerd’s Eye ViewPublished on 2018-04-18By Michael Kitces
  • Building Groovy Ranch: Update 16 (BTW, Happy Anniversary)
    Cleaning up for Home Showings is Fun (Not!) Since we’re selling our home, we’ve got a daily routine for cleaning up for home showings. This routine takes about an hour and consists of the following: all garbage removed, windows opened, cushions and linens fluffed up and sprayed with Febreze, toilets ... read more
    Source: Freedom is GroovyPublished on 2018-04-18By Mrs. Groovy
  • Breadwinning, Six Figure Moms – Mrs. Ditch
    Happy Wednesday everyone, and welcome to another awesome addition to my series on successful moms. Today I’m happy to have The post Breadwinning, Six Figure Moms – Mrs. Ditch appeared first on Chief Mom Officer. ... read more
    Source: Chief Mom OfficerPublished on 2018-04-18By chiefmomofficer
  • Work Sucks, Sometimes
    I am writing this on the way to San Francisco for a short business trip. When I say short, I really mean it. A 3-day… Continue readingWork Sucks, Sometimes The post Work Sucks, Sometimes appeared first on Full Time Finance. ... read more
    Source: Full Time FinancePublished on 2018-04-18By FullTimeFinance
  • Wednesday Reads: Volume 7
    Here are my favorite reads so far this week… The post Wednesday Reads: Volume 7 appeared first on Four Pillar Freedom. ... read more
    Source: Four Pillar FreedomPublished on 2018-04-18By Zach
  • How to Afford Your Dream Honeymoon on a Budget
    So you’re planning your wedding, and everything is going well, until you realize you have to pay for your honeymoon too. Weddings add up in costs, but adding in a honeymoon makes them even more expensive. That’s one of the reasons many choose to skip their honeymoons. But it doesn’t ... read more
    Source: Life and My FinancesPublished on 2018-04-18By Derek
  • Cracking the Secrets of Early Retirement with Jeremy from Go Curry Cracker
    The man. The myth. The legend. Jeremy from Go Curry Cracker joined us for an episode and it is POPPIN’. We didn’t want to record the same ol’ episode with him that’s been done on other podcasts. Oh no. This episode covers entirely NEW content from Jeremy. You won’t want ... read more
    Source: FIRE Drill PodcastPublished on 2018-04-17By firedrillpodcast@gmail.com
  • The Right Path
    Today’s article is inspired by a question I received from someone who recently asked for career and financial guidance. Standing at the crossroads, what path would you take if you were in their shoes? ... read more
    Source: FI HeroesPublished on 2018-04-17By FI Girl
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