Way back in August of 2019, I wrote a post called Getting Rich With A Mortgage. It was about how I could have paid cash for a house I bought in 2013, but decided to get a mortgage instead and invest the rest. I'm a big fan of debt when it's cheap and a low-rate mortgage seemed like a no brainer. I even wrote this:Rare opportunity: Today’s rates are a historical anomaly. … [Read more...] about More Mortgage Musings
July Performance (Tech Gone Wild!? Kindof.)
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. … [Read more...] about July Performance (Tech Gone Wild!? Kindof.)
Lifestyles Of The Happy And Content
First, two stories.Ferrari FallacyYou may have seen me on Good Morning America (GMA) recently. I was with the family in California when a producer from the show called and asked if they could interview me. I said, “Sure!”GMA sent a camera crew to Hermosa Beach. We were staying at a pretty nice place that we weren’t paying for. Yay, points! In the hotel parking lot … [Read more...] about Lifestyles Of The Happy And Content
Indiana And The Aussie Firebug
I live in Colorado now, but I feel most at home in the Midwest. I grew up outside of Chicago and lived near the city most of my life. As a young child, I remember my dad teaching me how to identify tractors. Farm equipment aside, I embrace it all! State fairs, 4H, corn, Iowa; it's all great!Anyway, I'm in Bloomington Indiana now with Older Daughter who is attending a … [Read more...] about Indiana And The Aussie Firebug
Emma, Camp FI, Ryans, Pugs, And Taylor Swift
When I discovered financial independence, I thought that it would be a small part of my life:Well that didn't happen. I liked writing, so didn't shut down the blog. I'm now a part-owner of a coworking space where financial independence is the common thread between members. I still attend FI related events.But my favorite part of it all is the community.Emma, Camp … [Read more...] about Emma, Camp FI, Ryans, Pugs, And Taylor Swift