Today's 10 Questions comes from Kevin Ha, better known on the internet as the Financial Panther.I first met Kevin at a Camp FI in his home state of Minnesota. At one point, he made the mistake of falling asleep on a couch which was a mistake on Kevin's part:Please take the time to read all of Kevin's answers. He added his own question at the end which I found to be … [Read more...] about 10 Questions With The Financial Panther
Camp FI Rocky Mountain
Just a quick note that Camp FI Rocky Mountain takes place July 4th weekend in Colorado Springs. I'll be speaking along with Lynn Frair, Diania Merriam, and Mr. Waffles on Wednesday.If you think these events are just a bunch of money nerds debating whether mutual funds are better than ETFs, you've got it mostly wrong. Every Camp FI I've been to has been filled with amazing … [Read more...] about Camp FI Rocky Mountain
April 2021 Performance Update: Call Me Cacafuego
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.Call Me … [Read more...] about April 2021 Performance Update: Call Me Cacafuego
Who Are You Really?
For better or worse (mostly worse), external pressures tend to shape our personalities. This coercion comes from:Our careers: You need to impress Bob if you want the promotion!Our neighbors: Look at our new SUX 6000! You should get one too!Family: You sister (insert one: moved out, had a baby, got a new job, got straight A). When are you going to be more like her?Friends: … [Read more...] about Who Are You Really?
How I Hired The Best People In The World To Make Me Rich
If you own a business, you know how hard it is to hire good people. Heck, it's difficult to hire someone to mow your lawn these days. The labor market is tight. Good humans are hard to find. With that in mind, I'm going to tell you something amazing.I have some of the brightest minds in the world working for me today.And my manager role is almost completely passive. … [Read more...] about How I Hired The Best People In The World To Make Me Rich