When I was a kid, I remember lusting after sports cars. I'm sure I had a poster of a Lamborghini Countach on my wall. I remember even dreaming about cars as a kid and young adult. I thought it would so cool to own one.But I was always a saver, even as a kid. This continued on to adulthood where Mindy and I have lived a frugal life. I've always fixed my own stuff, taken … [Read more...] about A New Vantage Point
The World Is Amazing
If you don't pay attention to The Big Scary News, the world is amazing. I like to think of all of the differences between modern life and my childhood:You wouldn't know how great the world is if you pay attention to news. Instead, you'd be quickly convinced that society is on the verge of collapse and the cause is people from the opposite side of the political aisle. … [Read more...] about The World Is Amazing
Interview With The Mad FIentist
The Mad FIentist (Brandon) is a FI legend. Many of his posts are cornerstone content for planning and executing FIRE life. These stand out:And my all-time favorite: How To Access Retirement Funds EarlyMindy and I recently interviewed Brandon recently for the Mindy On Money podcast. Since we've known him since 2013, it was fun to discuss how our lives have changed. To … [Read more...] about Interview With The Mad FIentist
Performance Update: March Badness!
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers. For now…March Badness!March was … [Read more...] about Performance Update: March Badness!
How Far Will Tesla Tank? -or- When Your Hypothesis Takes A Break
Tesla's earnings come out later today. I'm publishing this now so I'm not biased. I'll probably add an update to the end after the earnings call.Tesla sales have not been going well in 2024. Tesla is pulling all sorts of demand levers, but electric vehicles (EVs) just aren't selling.Here's what I got wrong about Tesla in the near term: Before 2024, if you bought an EV, … [Read more...] about How Far Will Tesla Tank? -or- When Your Hypothesis Takes A Break