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.Summer … [Read more...] about Performance Update, May 2022: Maximum OOF!
Random Adventures In Germany!
I don't appreciate travel as much as others in the FIRE community. Seeing other parts of the world is fun, but there is a lot of value to being in the same place with the same friends and same routine. But, that doesn't mean I like to sit around all the time.Right now, I'm in Germany with Mindy and the girls. Germany has been high on my travel bucket list for a couple of … [Read more...] about Random Adventures In Germany!
Why Your Future Is Going To Be Awesome
When I first discovered FIRE, I dove in and started consuming All. The. Things. Mr. Money Mustache. JD Roth. JL Collins. I devoured the information and embraced FIRE without hesitation:Financial Independence is awesome!I can't wait to quit my job!!Life is going to be great!!!-meBut, one thing about index funds bothered me. I understood how index funds worked and why … [Read more...] about Why Your Future Is Going To Be Awesome
The Right Question To Ask About The Crazy Markets
I fully admit that I did the wrong thing back in 2008 when the stock market got walloped. I had only been investing for about 10 years and I freaked out:I logged into my 401(k) account late one night and lowered my contributions so that I put in exactly enough to get the company match and no more. For the next couple of years, I paid no attention to my investment … [Read more...] about The Right Question To Ask About The Crazy Markets
Performance Update, April 2022: Zoom Out
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.What a … [Read more...] about Performance Update, April 2022: Zoom Out