Note: I wrote this post last week before war broke out. It's silly and narcissistic to worry about money when others are fleeing for their lives and children are dying (<-- WARNING! This links to a story about a child killed in the attack and is graphic, tragic, and all-around horrible.).#perspectiveMy normal modus operandi is to not pay attention to news that isn't … [Read more...] about Six Thoughts On Losing $1,000,000
Mad Fientist On Mile High FI!
I first met the Mad Fientist way back at a conference in 2013 in St. Louis. Since then, we've hung out in New Orleans, the mountains of Colorado, and Scotland:I didn't know what to expect when starting a blog, but my favorite part has become meeting fun and interesting humans from all over the world. I'm so thankful for my FI community and the friends I've gained from … [Read more...] about Mad Fientist On Mile High FI!
A Fi By Any Other Name
Today's guest post is from my friend Carla! Carla is a friend and all-around excellent human who happens to be another Longmont local. She has an excellent podcast with her husband Robert called Pennies and Popcorn. Check out the episode that Doug and I appeared on where we discuss Fight Club. Today, Carla guest posts to discuss different flavors of FIRE. Take it away … [Read more...] about A Fi By Any Other Name
Performance Update, January 2022: Inflation Devaluation (-$358,195)!
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 … [Read more...] about Performance Update, January 2022: Inflation Devaluation (-$358,195)!
Mile High FI: Paula Pant, JL Collins, and MMM
My favorite part of having a podcast is that I get to interact with amazing humans. Doug and I have been fortunate to be able to talk to some of the founding members of the FI community recently.Paula Pant Talks InflationInflation has been in the news. Every. Single. *&^%ing. Day. In this interview, we get the lowdown from Paula Pant of Afford Anything.Listen … [Read more...] about Mile High FI: Paula Pant, JL Collins, and MMM