Reader note: I still have to finish up my happiness series. Happiness is hard. It turns out that writing about it is even harder. Stay tuned for part 3 soon.The $355 Tesla Model YI first bought Tesla stock on October, 11 of 2012. The split adjusted price is $1.93.I bought it because I thought the Model S was a nice car and Elon Musk was cool. He was a little more … [Read more...] about The $355 Tesla Model Y: The Good, The Bad and The FSD
September Performance: Bathroom Madness!
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. I’m not quite sure what purpose … [Read more...] about September Performance: Bathroom Madness!
Happiness Series Part 2: Five Big-Ass Spending Experiments
This is Part 2 of a 3 part post. If you missed part 1 last week, check it out here.Can money buy happiness?It's a great question! And it's complicated...Investing Versus SpendingInvesting isn't always easy, but the recipe is basic:For those in America:Spending is a far more complex task. After basic needs are met, there a billion different … [Read more...] about Happiness Series Part 2: Five Big-Ass Spending Experiments
7 Thoughts On Happiness: Part 1
I've been thinking a lot about happiness lately. I suppose it's the natural evolution of FIREy life:Of course, we all should be working on happiness all along, but sometimes we get thrown off course with the busyness of life. You can only take so much.Happiness is a topic I've been obsessed with for a while. When I retired waaaaay back in April of 2017, I … [Read more...] about 7 Thoughts On Happiness: Part 1
Camp FI: Southern California (Mired In FIRE)
Quick note: I've been thinking a lot about happiness lately. I'm at a good place in life, the best I've been in decades, so have a lot to say on the matter. On Monday, tune in for Part 1 of a 3 part series on happiness...Getting Mired In FIREWhen I discovered FI way back in October of 2012, I thought that it would go like this:FI would be an important phase of my … [Read more...] about Camp FI: Southern California (Mired In FIRE)